Monthly Emergency Lighting Testing

Monthly Emergency Light Testing: Because Stumbling in the Dark Isn’t a Safety Plan!

Sanjay, The Fire Safety Company
BAFE registeredNSI Gold

At The Fire Safety Company, we specialise in keeping your emergency lighting systems in peak condition. With over 2,800 emergency lighting tests conducted every year, we ensure your property and occupants are always protected. Regular testing is not just good practice—the law requires emergency lighting to be maintained in efficient working order (Article 17 of the Fire Safety Order). British Standard BS 5266-1:2025 recommends a monthly functional test and an annual emergency lighting service with a full-duration test to help you demonstrate compliance and avoid penalties.

How Do We Test Emergency Lighting?

Our expert technicians use precise tools like fishtail keys to activate test switches, often located near the main fuse board or relevant light controls. This ensures every emergency lamp is operational and ready to perform when needed.

Why Choose The Fire Safety Company?

Industry-Leading Experience

With over 25 years of fire safety experience, we conduct thousands of emergency light tests every year. You can trust us to safeguard your property and help you demonstrate compliance.

Comprehensive Pre-Service Audit

Every service begins with a tailored audit of your property. This step allows us to design a testing procedure customised to your building’s layout and systems, ensuring a seamless process.

Efficient Combined Services

Combine your emergency lighting tests with other essential services like fire alarm testing, smoke detector checks, and meter readings. Our integrated approach reduces site visits, saves money, and streamlines your compliance efforts.

Tenant-Focused Approach

We understand the importance of minimizing disruptions. Our team liaises with tenants and on-site personnel to ensure everyone is informed and testing schedules are convenient, reducing hassle for all parties.

Detailed Reports for Your Peace of Mind

  • Clear Monthly Reporting: Receive easy-to-understand reports summarizing test results and any issues.

  • Rapid Fault Alerts: Serious faults are reported immediately, giving you the chance to act quickly.

  • Secure Records: All visit records are securely stored off-site and accessible whenever needed, especially in the event of an incident.

Take the First Step Toward Safer Premises

Don’t compromise on safety or compliance. Partner with The Fire Safety Company for reliable, efficient, and cost-effective emergency light testing.

Call us now on 01748 811992 for expert advice and a free, no-obligation quote.

Don’t let your emergency lights keep you in the dark—literally! Let us handle the testing, so you can sleep easy knowing your property is safe and compliant. Act now—because “winging it” isn’t a fire safety strategy!

Monthly Emergency Light Testing: frequently asked questions

What is an emergency lighting flick test?

A short monthly functional test. The mains power to the emergency lights is interrupted, and every light and exit sign is checked to make sure it comes on. The result is recorded.

Who is responsible for testing emergency lighting?

The Responsible Person for the premises. They can carry out the tests themselves or have a competent person do it for them, which is what our monthly service provides.

What happens if an emergency light fails its test?

The failure is recorded and the fitting is repaired or replaced, then tested again so your records show the fault was put right.

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