Emergency Lighting Testing
Professional Emergency Lighting Testing Specialists Since 1992
Emergency lighting systems play a critical role in protecting building occupants during power failures, emergencies and evacuations. Regular testing and inspection helps ensure emergency lighting remains operational when it is needed most.
Since 1992, Electrical Testing Surveyors (ETS) has provided specialist Emergency Lighting Testing services for commercial, industrial and public sector organisations throughout the UK and Ireland. Our experienced engineers inspect, test and assess emergency lighting installations to verify compliance with current standards and identify any issues that could compromise performance during an emergency.
Whether you manage an office, warehouse, healthcare facility, retail premises or multi-site property portfolio, ETS can help you maintain compliant and effective emergency lighting systems.
Why Is Emergency Lighting Testing Important?
Emergency lighting is a vital life safety system designed to assist building occupants in safely evacuating a premises during a power outage or emergency situation.
Regular testing helps organisations:
- Maintain compliance with BS 5266 requirements
- Ensure emergency escape routes remain illuminated
- Identify failed luminaires and batteries
- Verify system performance and duration
- Support fire safety procedures
- Protect employees, visitors and members of the public
- Demonstrate compliance during audits and inspections
Routine inspection and testing provides confidence that emergency lighting systems will operate correctly when needed most.
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What’s Included In Our Emergency Lighting Testing Service?
ETS provides a comprehensive emergency lighting inspection, testing and assessment service tailored to your premises and compliance requirements.
Emergency Lighting Inspection & Testing
- Functional testing of emergency lighting systems
- Battery discharge testing
- Emergency duration testing
- Lumen output assessments
- Inspection of luminaires and signage
- Verification of system operation during power-loss situations
Compliance Assessments
- Assessment of emergency lighting coverage
- Review of luminaire positioning
- Verification of escape route illumination
- Assessment against BS 5266 requirements
- Recommendations for improvements where required
Client Support & Training
Support with routine testing procedures
Guidance on ongoing compliance
Client training for interim testing
Practical advice on maintaining emergency lighting systems
Detailed Reporting & Certification
ETS provides comprehensive inspection, testing and certification services designed Following completion of testing, ETS provides a detailed report designed to support compliance, maintenance planning and day-to-day system management.
Your Report Includes:
- Full Asset Register
- Emergency Lighting Inventory by Location
- Detailed Test Results
- Battery Discharge Test Records
- Compliance Observations
- Interim Testing Instructions
- Emergency Lighting Log Book
- Recommended Actions Where Required
The documentation provided helps organisations maintain accurate records of testing, inspections and any remedial actions undertaken.
Supporting BS 5266 Compliance
BS 5266 recommends that emergency lighting systems are regularly tested and inspected to ensure they remain fit for purpose and capable of providing safe evacuation lighting.
Our engineers assess:
- Lighting performance
- Battery duration
- Escape route coverage
- Emergency signage positioning
- System functionality
- General compliance requirements
Where improvements are recommended, our reports clearly identify observations and provide practical guidance on corrective actions.
Trusted By Businesses Across The UK & Ireland
For more than 30 years, ETS has delivered specialist electrical testing services for ETS carries out Emergency Lighting Testing for organisations operating across a wide variety of sectors, including:
- Manufacturing & Engineering
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Healthcare Facilities
- Retail & Shopping Centres
- Commercial Offices
- Automotive Dealership Groups
- Education Establishments
- Leisure & Entertainment Venues
- Public Buildings
- Multi-Site Organisations
From single-site businesses to national property portfolios, our clients rely on ETS to deliver professional testing, certification and compliance support.
Why Choose ETS?
Established Since 1992
More than three decades of specialist electrical testing and compliance experience.
Nationwide Coverage
Providing Emergency Lighting Testing throughout England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Specialist Compliance Engineers
Dedicated testing professionals with extensive experience in life safety systems and regulatory compliance.
Detailed Reporting & Certification
Clear, practical documentation designed to support audits, inspections and ongoing maintenance planning.
Trusted By National Organisations
Supporting businesses across multiple sectors with consistent, reliable testing services.
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Emergency Lighting Testing & Certification
Need Emergency Lighting Testing & Certification?
Whether you require routine compliance testing, a comprehensive emergency lighting survey or support across multiple sites, ETS can provide a professional and reliable service.
Request a quotation today and discover why businesses have trusted ETS since 1992.