Emergency Lighting System Testing

Ensure Safe Evacuation During a Power Failure and Comply with BS 5266.

Illuminating Your Path to Safety

In the event of a power failure or fire, your emergency lighting system is a critical life-safety provision. It activates automatically to illuminate escape routes, fire-fighting equipment, and exit doors, allowing for a calm and orderly evacuation. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it is a legal requirement for businesses to ensure this system is working correctly through regular testing. The British Standard BS 5266 provides the code of practice for this maintenance, which is vital for protecting lives and preventing injury. At Northwest Contractors, our engineers provide compliant emergency lighting testing for businesses across North Wales, Cheshire, and the West Midlands.
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Our Emergency Lighting Testing Service Includes:

Our service is carried out in strict accordance with BS 5266 and ensures your system is fully prepared for an emergency:
Annual Full Duration Test

We conduct the mandatory annual 3-hour test by simulating a full power failure. This ensures every emergency luminaire and exit sign remains illuminated from its own battery power for the required duration.

For larger systems, we perform six-monthly tests for a reduced duration (e.g., one hour) as part of a comprehensive maintenance plan, providing greater peace of mind.

We can perform the brief monthly functional check on your behalf, or provide clear training to your designated staff member on how to correctly perform and log this simple but important test.

During each visit, our engineers visually inspect every emergency light fitting to check for any damage or deterioration and to ensure charging indicators are operational.

We meticulously update your fire safety logbook with the results of all tests conducted, and issue a certificate of inspection for your compliance records, providing a clear audit trail.

If any fittings fail a test, we provide a clear, no-obligation quotation for their repair or replacement with modern, energy-efficient LED emergency lighting.

We provide a complete report on the health and compliance of your entire system, identifying any areas where coverage may not meet current standards.

Why Choose Us for Your Business's Electrical Needs?

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Commercial Expertise

Experienced in the unique demands and regulations of commercial electrical systems.

02

Minimising Disruption

We work efficiently and can schedule work to minimise impact on your business operations.

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Compliance Focused

All work is carried out to the latest BS 7671 standards and relevant commercial regulations.

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Reliable & Responsive

Dependable service with a 24-hour line for urgent commercial issues.

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