Emergency Lighting Installation and Maintenance
Emergency lighting is designed to operate when the main lighting fails providing adequate lighting in order to safely evacuate, therefore the correct design and installation is paramount in ensuring that escape routes will be correctly lit, it is important to ensure the emergency lighting is regularly tested so that it is ready to operate when required.
From initial design, right through to installation, certification and ongoing maintenance, PLP Fire Protection provide a cost effective compliant service, in order for you to meet the requirements of the fire safety order.
Types of systems we install and maintain
- Self-contained fittings (e.g. battery and charger within each light fitting)
- Central battery Systems
- Addressable systems
What is the frequency of testing?
Monthly
Short functional test to ensure all emergency lights function correctly during mains supply failure.
Annually
A full test is carried out for the full rated duration of the emergency lights installed (generally 3 hours)
It is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to ensure that your Emergency Lighting is covered by a contract of maintenance and kept in full working order to ensure you remain compliant.
From residential blocks of flats to shops, offices and large complexes, PLP Fire Protection can ensure you remain compliant by ensuring your emergency lighting is kept maintained and in an operational state in accordance with the fire safety order and British Standards BS5266.
Services we provide:
- Annual full duration test
- Installation of test key switches
- Installation of emergency lighting
- Replacement emergency lighting
- Upgrades to emergency lighting
- Repairs to existing lighting
- Energy saving lights (LED)
We also provide monthly testing of emergency lighting to take the pressure off the responsible person, monthly testing of your buildings emergency lighting is a legal requirement under the fire safety order for every owner/manager/landlord/occupier.