What is Emergency Lighting Certificate?
Emergency lighting is primarily used to aid in the direction of all types of safety as well as life easier (queue number, washroom direction, etc.) points at a gathering place or public place. During an emergency, it is far more beneficial to everyone. When an emergency occurs, the building’s main power supply may be cut, and normal lighting fails to provide an indication for the emergency exit, as well as life safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire alarm boards, distribution boards, and others.
An emergency lighting certificate is required for usage in the office, apartment blocks, any form of building, and all public emergency points, among other places. . The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires it as part of a building’s fire safety provision. The element of an emergency lighting system that permits regular operations to continue uninterrupted is known as standby lighting.
Emergency lighting should be maintained in the following locations:
- Each and every exit door
- Routes established & Corridors of Emergency
- Exit point on the outskirts & Routes found from the outside
- Zones identified by emergency signs & Changes in Floor Level
- In buildings larger than 60 square metres, emergency safety lifts and all lift areas are required.
- Contact remarks for firefighting equipment
What we offer
Who is responsible for the Emergency lighting certificate ?
The landlord, building owner, or managing agent is solely responsible for arranging emergency lighting and obtaining authorized certification. Please contact us if you require an emergency lighting certificate. Obtain a Certificate of Emergency Lighting.
For further information, refer to the building rules and British standards:
2016 BS 5266-1 Code of practice for emergency lighting of premises – provides broad principles and recommendations on emergency lighting supply and operation in most non-dwelling locations.
The Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Order of 2005
2013 BS EN 1838 Emergency lighting applications define the kind of illumination given by emergency lighting (including luminance, duration, and color)
2004/BS 5266-8/BS EN 50172: 2004 Emergency escape lighting systems – defines the basic requirements for emergency lighting supply and testing in various locations.
2015 Luminaries, BS EN 60598-1. General requirements and testing (for specific criteria, see the 60598 series)
Programmed test frameworks for battery-powered emergency escape lighting BS EN 62034: 2013 provides a test system for battery-powered emergency illumination.
2001 BS EN 50171 Specification of central power supply systems for emergency lighting luminaries.
Cost of Emergency lighting certificate
- 1-10 Lights costs - £99
- 11-20 Lights costs - £149
Testing and maintenance
On-premises emergency lighting is necessary to enable residents to safely evacuate in an emergency. According to BS 5266: 2016, a building must have appropriate lighting for evacuation and clearly identify firefighting apparatus. In the United Kingdom, emergency lighting is required in all commercial buildings, including offices, industries, pubs and clubs, schools, clinics, and amusement settings, counting tents and marquees. If artificial illumination is used (lamps), it will be used on escape routes with exit signs and in open spaces of 60m2 or more.
During a power outage or an evacuation, the emergency lighting framework must permit for the secure development of inhabitants walking out of a building. If the residents can see the directing signs for escape routes, it will reduce panic during the evacuation. All escape routes, including rooms, corridors, and emergency exit route signs, must be lighted. The signage will be either luminous or in the form of lit instructions signs.
Moreover, emergency lighting ought to highlight firefighting equipment such as fire caution call centers and helpful fire extinguishers, either on evade courses or someplace else insides the structure, allowing secure utilization and operation of such gear to elude or battle the fire.
What is the procedure for obtaining an emergency lighting installation certificate?
2 Hour Service can install new emergency lights as well as inspect existing emergency lights. The test is necessary, among other things, to ensure that the lighting tubes radiance correctly and that the backup battery-operated system lasts long enough for the building to be completely evacuated. If any problems arise during a routine inspection, we will record them in the logbook. Once a month, tests should be performed. You must get an emergency lighting certificate for your premises under UK legislation. If you have any problems when obtaining an emergency lighting certificate, please contact us via our 24/7 chat support or by email at info@2hourservice.co.uk.
