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Emergency Lights / EL

Emergency lighting testing to BS 5266. Monthly function checks and the annual full-duration drain test — all logged, all certified, all on schedule.

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At a glance

StandardBS 5266-1

FrequencyMonthly + annual

TestFunction + 3hr drain

OutputTest log & certificate

What it is

Lights on when it counts.

Emergency lighting keeps escape routes visible when the power fails. BS 5266 requires regular function tests plus an annual full-duration (usually 3-hour) discharge test to prove the batteries last.

We carry out and log every test, fix or flag any failures, and certify the system so you can demonstrate compliance and keep your escape routes safe.

Who needs it?

✓All commercial premises
✓Offices, shops & venues
✓Schools, care & healthcare
✓Landlords & managing agents
✓Anyone with an FRA escape-route action

What you get

Tested, logged, certified.

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Function testing

Monthly checks that every fitting illuminates on demand.

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Annual drain test

Full 3-hour discharge to prove battery duration.

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Test logbook

A complete record satisfying BS 5266 and your insurer.

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Test reminders

We schedule monthly and annual tests so none slip.

Pricing

Priced by fittings.

Annual testing is charged on the number of emergency fittings. Bigger systems, better per-fitting rates.

Annual Test

Small premises

From

£3.50/fitting

Up to 30 fittings
Annual 3hr drain test
Function test
Test certificate

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Test & Log

Larger sites

From

£2.80/fitting

30–100 fittings
Annual + interim tests
Full BS 5266 logbook
Test reminders
Priority booking

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Managed

Multi-site portfolios

From

POA

100+ fittings / multi-site
Monthly test scheduling
Remedial works quoting
Dedicated account manager
Bundled service discount

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Indicative pricing for this demo. Firm quotes reflect fitting count and site access.

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What's in each tier.

Feature	Annual Test	Test & Log	Managed
Annual drain test	✓	✓	✓
Test certificate	✓	✓	✓
Full logbook	—	✓	✓
Test reminders	—	✓	✓
Monthly scheduling	—	—	✓
Account manager	—	—	✓

Questions

Emergency lighting, answered.

A brief monthly function test plus an annual full-duration (typically 3-hour) discharge test to confirm the batteries sustain the lights for the rated period.

It proves the emergency lights will actually last long enough to evacuate safely if mains power fails — a quick flick doesn't confirm battery health.

We log it, advise on repair or replacement, and can quote the remedial works. Failed fittings are a common FRA action we help close.

Yes — our Managed tier schedules and records monthly checks across one or many sites, so the whole regime is covered.

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