Emergency Lighting Testing & Certification for Commercial & Industrial Sites
BS 5266-Compliant Testing. Audit-Ready Certification. Fully Documented Fire Safety Compliance.
Ensure your emergency lighting performs correctly during power loss or evacuation — with structured monthly and annual testing delivered by NICEIC-approved engineers.
Electroglow provides emergency lighting inspection across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and the East Midlands, with minimal disruption to live environments and certification suitable for fire authorities, insurers, and audits.
Overview
Emergency lighting is critical to safe evacuation during power failure, fire, or emergency situations. Failure of luminaires, batteries, or control gear can leave exit routes unsafe and your business exposed to compliance breaches.
Our NICEIC-approved engineers carry out monthly functional tests and annual full-duration testing in accordance with:
- BS 5266 (Emergency Lighting Code of Practice)
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Insurer and fire authority requirements
We verify:
- Luminaire operation
- Illumination coverage of escape routes
- Battery discharge duration (typically 3 hours)
- System integrity and logbook accuracy
Testing can be delivered as a standalone service or integrated within broader Electrical Maintenance & Compliance Services or alongside your Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) programme
Who This Service Is For
Emergency lighting testing is essential for:
Warehouses and logistics centres
Manufacturing facilities
Pharmaceutical sites
Commercial offices and multi-occupancy buildings
Facilities managers responsible for fire safety compliance
If your building requires a fire risk assessment, emergency lighting compliance is not optional — it must be tested, recorded, and maintained.
What We Deliver
Routine EICR inspections provide essential assurance that your electrical systems remain safe, compliant, and fit for continued operation.
Monthly functional testing to BS 5266
Annual full-duration (3-hour) discharge testing
Inspection of luminaires, batteries, and control systems
Verification of escape route coverage
Identification of failed fittings or battery degradation
Logbook maintenance and updates
Certification suitable for insurers and fire authorities
Fast remedial repair or replacement of failed luminaires
All works can be scheduled out-of-hours or overnight to avoid operational disruption.
Benefits of Regular Emergency Lighting Testing
Routine inspection ensures systems operate when required and documentation remains up to date.
Key benefits include:
Demonstrable compliance with BS 5266 and Fire Safety Order
Reduced risk of enforcement action or fire regulation breaches
Clear audit trail for insurers and fire authorities
Improved evacuation safety for staff and visitors
Early identification of battery or fitting failure
Minimal disruption through phased or out-of-hours testing
Structured testing demonstrates proactive fire safety management.
Why Structured Emergency Lighting Testing Matters
Emergency lighting failure is rarely obvious during normal operation.
Only controlled functional and duration testing verifies battery performance and compliance with required discharge times.
In high-occupancy or industrial environments, this level of assurance is essential for life safety and regulatory compliance.
How it Works
Clear. Controlled. Fully documented.
Survey & Planning
Review of layouts, fire escape routes, and existing compliance records.
Functional Testing
Simulated mains failure to confirm luminaire operation.
Duration Testing
Verification of battery discharge performance (typically 3 hours).
Reporting & Certification
Update logbooks, record results, and issue compliance documentation.
Case Study
Multi-Warehouse Distribution Centre – Castle Donington, Leicestershire
Challenge:
A major distribution facility in Castle Donington required its annual full-duration emergency lighting testing to maintain compliance with BS 5266.
The site operates continuous logistics and dispatch activity, meaning testing had to be completed without disrupting live warehouse operations. Existing records were paper-based, making audit preparation difficult across multiple warehouse units.
The objective was clear:
Full 3-hour duration testing
Zero operational downtime
Structured, trackable compliance records
Solution:
Electroglow delivered a phased overnight testing programme across three consecutive nights, allowing daytime operations to continue uninterrupted.
Our engineers:
Completed full 3-hour discharge testing of all emergency luminaires
Identified and replaced 11 failed fittings and battery units
Updated all logbooks and issued BS 5266 certification
Electroglow delivered a phased overnight testing programme across three consecutive nights, allowing daytime operations to continue uninterrupted.
Our engineers:
Results achieved:
Full BS 5266 compliance restored
11 defective fittings replaced and re-certified
Zero operational downtime
Full digital asset traceability implemented
Real-time compliance visibility via secure portal
Why Businesses Choose ElectroGlow
NICEIC-approved compliance specialists
BS 5266 and Fire Safety Order expertise
Structured reporting and logbook management
Fast remedial turnaround
Proven experience across industrial and logistics environments
Minimal disruption to live operations
Structured testing demonstrates proactive fire safety management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about our solar and EV solutions.
How often should emergency lighting be tested?
BS 5266 requires a monthly functional test and an annual full-duration discharge test (typically 3 hours). All results must be recorded in an on-site logbook to demonstrate ongoing compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Can testing be carried out overnight or during weekends?
Yes. We regularly schedule testing outside normal operating hours — including nights and weekends — to minimise disruption to warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and commercial environments.
Do you maintain and update logbooks?
Yes. Logbooks are reviewed, updated, and maintained as part of every inspection, with clear records of test dates, results, remedial actions, and certification issued.
Do you provide digital compliance tracking?
Yes. Where required, assets can be logged within a secure customer compliance portal, providing management-level access to test history, certification records, and compliance status across the site.
Do you carry out remedial works if fittings fail?
Yes. Failed luminaires, batteries, or control gear can be repaired or replaced promptly. Affected fittings are re-tested where required, and updated certification is provided to maintain compliance.
Ensure your emergency lighting system is compliant, documented, and ready to perform in an emergency.
Book structured testing with our East Midlands compliance team today.