EMERGENCY LIGHTING
Professional Emergency Lighting Testing & Servicing
Keep your emergency lighting ready when it matters most. WP Extinguishers provides professional emergency lighting testing and servicing for businesses, landlords and commercial premises across Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey & Oxfordshire.
✓ Emergency Light Testing ✓ Servicing & Maintenance ✓ Clear Reporting
EMERGENCY LIGHT SERVICING
Professional lighting system Testing & Servicing
Emergency lights plays a vital role in helping people safely leave a building if the normal lighting supply fails.
WP Extinguishers provides professional emergency light servicing and maintenance for businesses, landlords and commercial premises across Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey & Oxfordshire.
We inspect and test the equipment to help identify faults, failed fittings and battery issues, while supporting the ongoing maintenance of your emergency escape lighting.
✓ Emergency Light Testing
✓ Annual Full-Duration Testing
✓ Servicing & Maintenance
✓ Clear Test Documentation
WHY EMERGENCY LIGHTING MATTERS
Helping People Leave Safely in an Emergency
If the normal lighting supply fails during a fire, power cut or other emergency, emergency lighting provides illumination to help occupants find and follow a safe escape route from the building.
A properly maintained system helps illuminate escape routes, exits and important safety equipment when normal lighting is unavailable.
🚪 ESCAPE ROUTES
Helps illuminate corridors, stairways and other routes used to safely leave the building.
🟢 EMERGENCY EXITS
Helps occupants identify exits and follow the correct direction of escape.
🧯 FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Provides illumination around important fire safety equipment and manual call points where required.
⚠️ CHANGES & HAZARDS
Helps provide appropriate illumination at changes of direction, changes of level, stairs and other areas where additional visibility may be important during an emergency.
Emergency lighting should be designed, installed, tested and maintained appropriately for the premises and its fire risk assessment.
TESTING & MAINTENANCE
How Often Should you have Emergency Lighting Maintenance?
Emergency fittings require regular testing to confirm that fittings operate correctly when the normal lighting supply fails.
Routine checks also help identify failed lamps, damaged fittings and battery problems before they’re needed in an emergency.
MONTHLY FUNCTIONAL TEST
emergency escape lighting should undergo a short functional test each month.
The test simulates a failure of the normal lighting supply and checks that the emergency fittings illuminate correctly.
Typical monthly checks include:
✓ Emergency luminaires operate
✓ Illuminated exit signs operate correctly
✓ Fittings are clean and undamaged
✓ Charging indicators are functioning where fitted
✓ Any faults are identified and recorded
Monthly tests can normally be carried out by the responsible person or another suitably instructed person.
ANNUAL FULL-DURATION TEST
A full-duration test should be carried out at least annually.
The emergency system is operated for its full rated duration to check that the batteries and fittings can maintain the required emergency illumination.
The annual test includes checking:
✓ Operation of emergency luminaires
✓ Condition of fittings and indicators
✓ Battery performance throughout the test
✓ Emergency exit signs and escape-route lighting
✓ Faults or failed equipment requiring attention
✓ Test results and maintenance records
WP Extinguishers provides professional annual emergency lighting testing, servicing and maintenance in accordance with the applicable emergency lighting requirements and BS 5266-1.
PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION & TESTING
What We Check During an Emergency Lighting Service
Our emergency lighting testing includes checks of the system’s operation, condition and performance to help identify faults and ensure emergency fittings are ready to operate if the normal lighting supply fails.
💡 EMERGENCY LUMINAIRES
Check that fittings operate correctly when the normal lighting supply is interrupted.
🔋 BATTERIES & DURATION
Check that emergency fittings remain operational for their required duration and identify potential battery-performance issues.
🟢 EXIT SIGNS
Check illuminated and emergency exit signs for correct operation, condition and visibility.
🔌 CHARGING INDICATORS
Check charging indicators and other visible status indicators where fitted.
🔧 CONDITION & DAMAGE
Inspect fittings for damage, deterioration, cleanliness or other issues that could affect their performance.
📋 TEST RECORDS
Record the test results and identify faults, failed fittings or maintenance requiring attention.
If we identify a fault during testing, we’ll explain the issue clearly and advise on the appropriate maintenance or replacement required.
SERVICING & MAINTENANCE
Emergency Lighting Faults & Maintenance
Emergency light faults can develop between scheduled tests, particularly as batteries and components age.
Regular maintenance helps identify problems early and keeps your emergency lighting system in good working order.
If faults are identified during testing,
WP Extinguishers can provide clear advice on the work required and help arrange suitable repairs or replacement fittings where necessary.
✓ Failed emergency Lights fittings
✓ Battery and charging faults
✓ Damaged or deteriorated equipment
✓ Replacement fittings where required
Fault Found During Testing?
We’ll explain what has failed, what action is recommended and any additional costs before replacement work is carried out.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Emergency Light Testing to BS 5266-1
Emergency lighting is an important part of a building’s fire safety arrangements. Regular inspection, testing and maintenance helps ensure the system is ready to operate if the normal lighting supply fails.
WP Extinguishers carries out emergency lighting testing and maintenance with reference to BS 5266-1 and the requirements identified within your premises’ fire risk assessment.
✓ EMERGENCY LIGHTING sERVICING & Testing
✓ Annual Full-Duration Testing
✓ Clear Test & Maintenance Records
BS 5266-1 provides guidance on the provision and maintenance of emergency lighting for premises, helping support safe evacuation when normal lighting fails.
AREAS WE COVER
Emergency Lights Services Across the South
WP Extinguishers provides professional emergency lighting testing, servicing and maintenance for businesses, landlords and commercial premises across Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire.
HAMPSHIRE
Emergency light testing, servicing and maintenance across Hampshire.
BERKSHIRE
Professional emergency light services for businesses and commercial premises across Berkshire.
SURREY
Reliable emergency light inspection, testing and maintenance throughout Surrey.
OXFORDSHIRE
Professional emergency light testing and maintenance for commercial premises across Oxfordshire.
Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch — we regularly work throughout the surrounding areas.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about emergency light testing, servicing and maintenance.
How often should emergency lights be tested?
Emergency lights should be checked regularly. Routine functional tests are normally carried out monthly,
with a full-duration test carried out at least annually. Testing and maintenance should be recorded in the premises’ fire safety records.
What is an annual emergency lighting test?
During the annual test, the emergency lighting system is operated for its full rated duration. This helps confirm that the fittings and batteries can continue providing emergency illumination for the required period.
How long should emergency lighting stay on for?
The required duration depends on the premises and the emergency lighting system installed.
Many systems are designed for a three-hour duration, but the appropriate requirement should be determined for the particular building and its use.
Who is responsible for testing emergency lighting?
The responsible person for the premises should ensure that emergency lighting is appropriately tested and maintained.
Routine checks may be carried out by a suitably instructed person, while professional servicing and annual testing can help identify faults and maintenance requirements.
What happens if an emergency light fails its test?
A failed fitting, battery or other fault should be investigated and appropriate corrective action taken.
WP Extinguishers will explain any faults identified during testing and advise on suitable maintenance or replacement.
Do emergency lights need maintenance?
Yes. Batteries, lamps, LEDs, charging components and fittings can deteriorate or fail over time. Regular inspection, testing and maintenance helps keep the system operational.
Do you provide emergency lighting test records?
Yes. Following professional testing, appropriate documentation can be provided detailing the inspection and test results and any faults identified.
Can you replace faulty emergency lights?
Where faulty or unsuitable fittings are identified, we can advise on suitable replacement equipment and the work required.
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Keep Your Emergency Lighting Ready When It Matters
Whether you need an annual full-duration test, routine maintenance or help with faulty emergency lighting, WP Extinguishers provides professional emergency lighting services for businesses and commercial premises.
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