…is yours working?

Each year as many as 55 people die in commercial building fires*

The law insists that you protect your staff and customers.

There are certain British Standard tests:

MONTHLY

Check indicator light and that all maintained luminaries are operating.  

We will train a member of your staff to carry out the basic monthly test.  

ANNUALLY 

Test for full duration (3 Hours). Completion of maintenance log and issue a certificate of compliance. 

Is your emergency lighting fully charged? In a fault will it run for the required time?

PROCEDURE

During each test, the lights must be checked for correct operation. After testing, the supply should be restored and then checked to ensure the system is charging correctly. 

A detailed test schedule and test reports are listed in BS5266. Test records and log books are required. For maintained luminaries it is recommend that that lamps are routinely replaced after 5000 hours running (approx 7 months ), or according to the manufacturer's guidelines. 

Don’t ignore emergency lighting inspections.
To ask the professionals to test it for you, telephone The Power Service on:  01707 654600

This information relates to BS5266. It should not be regarded as complete and full advice. Please refer to the full BS5266 document or contact us for help and information. *2004 figure including three firefighters.