A Compliance Guide to Emergency Lighting Testing
Emergency lighting is one of those building systems that has to work the first time, every time. It sits on standby for months at a stretch, and you only find out whether it works during a power cut or an evacuation. The duty to maintain it sits under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and BS 5266-1 sets out how that […]
Emergency Lighting Discharge Test: Are Your Batteries Ready for Winter Power Cuts?
Your emergency lighting system is designed to work when the power goes out. But if the batteries can’t hold a charge, those lights won’t come on when you need them most. Winter power cuts test whether your system actually works. An emergency lighting discharge test is the only way to verify that backup batteries can sustain illumination for the full […]
Emergency Lighting Requirements For UK Schools
Emergency lighting is vital for schools, colleges, universities, and all other educational institutions. Not only does it help students, teachers, and visitors evacuate the building safely in an emergency, but it also helps emergency personnel like paramedics and firefighters navigate their way around. In this article, we’ll examine the emergency lighting requirements for UK schools […]