What inspection and testing does an emergency lighting system need?

Premises (other than cinemas and certain other specified premises used for entertainment) should comply with BS 5266-1:2005. This requires a systematic shedule of inspections and tests to be carried out at the following intervals:

Completion certification for new installation or alterations
daily
monthly
six-monthly
annual test .

Emergency Lighting Competent Engineer Scheme

The Industry Committee on Emergency Lighting (ICEL) and the British Standards Institution (BSi) have launched a Competent Engineer certification scheme for the design, installation and testing of emergency lighting. Certelec can now offer a range of emergency lighting services provided by an engineer who is certified under this scheme.

Certelec Emergency Lighting Services

BS 5266 Completion Certificate

Certelec can inspect and verify the addition or installation of an emergency lighting system for a completion certificate.

Periodic Inspection and Test Certificate

A full inspection and test of the emergency lighting system is carried out for the annual requirements under BS 5266. You will receive the following documentation:

Periodic Inspection and Test Certificate to BS 5266
Copy of all test results
"Plain English" Appendix listing any works needed for the system to comply with BS 5266

Emergency Lighting System Design

Certelec can produce a design to meet BS 5266-1:2005 for either a new installation or for any required alterations/additions to an existing system.

Documentation will include ACAD drawings, full calculations to show the design meets the requirements of BS 5266, 3D views where possible and Certelec will provide a signed 'Design Declaration of Conformity' as required by BS 5266-1:2005.

Costs

The cost of any of the above will be dependant on the size of the premises and amount of emergency lighting involved so we offer you a free survey and quotation. Once a quotation has been agreed there will be no hidden costs added on at invoice time. The only extras which we charge for are congestion charging and car parking where these are essential to carrying out the work. Discounts are available if the work is carried out at the same time as an electrical installation inspection and test.

Emergency Lighting