About this service
Emergency lighting operates when the normal lighting supply fails. Escape lighting helps people identify routes, changes of level, exits, fire equipment and open areas during evacuation.
The layout is based on the building’s escape routes and risk, not simply one fitting above each door. Luminaire type, duration, test facilities, signage and the effect of later layout changes all matter.
Common problems we help with
Escape route has dark sections
Corners, stairs, level changes and final exits can be missed by a minimal layout.
Fittings fail a duration test
Ageing batteries may light initially but not sustain the required period.
No convenient test arrangement
Poor test facilities lead to missed checks or unnecessary disruption.
Partitions or use have changed
The original spacing may no longer cover the current route or open area.
How we carry out the work
Survey escape routes and risk points
We identify exits, stairs, changes of direction, safety equipment and open areas.
Design fittings and test controls
Maintained or non-maintained equipment, duration and testing method are selected.
Install, commission and record
Normal-failure operation and duration are verified, with a schedule and logbook information supplied.
What is normally included?
- Initial discussion about the property, symptoms, priorities and timescale
- Assessment of the relevant circuit, equipment, access and existing protection
- A written scope for the proposed emergency lighting work
- The agreed installation or repair work, with disruption kept to a reasonable minimum
- Inspection, electrical testing and appropriate handover documentation
Before the work starts
- The building layout, escape routes and areas that genuinely need coverage
- Who uses the system and how alerts, entry or routine tests will be managed
- Cable routes, power supplies, networking and resilience during an outage
- Ongoing testing, maintenance and record-keeping requirements
What affects the price?
The price depends on the existing installation and the amount of work required. For emergency lighting, the main factors normally include:
- Device and detection-point quantity
- Wired, wireless or hybrid infrastructure
- Access at height and containment requirements
- Monitoring, recording, integration and maintenance options
Testing, certificates and handover
Once the installation work is complete, we inspect and test it and provide the records that apply to the job.
- System demonstration for the people who will use it
- Device, zone or camera schedule as appropriate
- Test results and commissioning information
- Maintenance and routine-user-check guidance
Emergency Lighting questions
What is maintained emergency lighting?
A maintained fitting is lit during normal use and remains available during supply failure. A non-maintained fitting normally lights only on failure.
Does every business need it?
Requirements depend on the premises, escape route, occupancy and fire-risk assessment.
Can self-test fittings replace maintenance?
They simplify routine monitoring but still need recorded review, physical inspection and action on faults.
Booking the work
What happens after you contact us
1. Discuss the job
Tell us about the property, the symptoms or the result you want. Photographs and model numbers are often helpful.
2. Inspect and quote
We check the relevant installation and give you a written quotation showing what is included.
3. Complete and test
We carry out the agreed work, verify it electrically and explain any controls, labels or certificates at handover.