L-03Emergency Lighting Installation, Servicing and Repairs
Emergency lighting is a critical life safety system required in most non-domestic buildings. When normal lighting fails, it must illuminate escape routes, exits and key safety points. That’s a legal responsibility of the building’s Responsible Person.
We provide emergency lighting installation, testing, servicing and repairs for commercial and public-sector premises across Teesside, designed and maintained to current UK regulations.
L-03Overview
A backup lighting system that activates automatically when the main supply fails, lighting escape routes, staircases, corridors and exits so occupants can evacuate safely. It’s required by UK safety regulations and building standards, with testing set out in BS 5266.
How we help
What we deliver
Effective emergency lighting begins with proper design. We assess your layout, escape routes and safety requirements, then specify the right units.
Fittings, cabling and control equipment installed so the system can be tested safely and maintained easily, then commissioned and certified.
Routine testing confirms the system will activate when it matters. We record every result and track corrective actions so you stay audit-ready.
Approach
Failing to install or maintain emergency lighting correctly can lead to enforcement action, invalidated insurance and serious safety risks during an incident.
When we take over an existing system, we review the installation and paperwork first, so nothing is missed and you start from a known baseline.
Standards & accreditation
All of our team carry the relevant trade qualifications and work to recognised industry standards, supported by memberships with CHAS, Constructionline (Gold Member), RESET and SafeContractor.
FAQs
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must ensure that emergency routes and exits requiring illumination have adequate emergency lighting and that fire safety measures are maintained. In leased buildings, the Responsible Person can be the landlord, tenant, managing agent, or shared, depending on who has control of the premises and maintenance responsibilities.
Duration should be based on evacuation strategy and re-occupation risk , not habit. Three-hour duration is generally expected where evacuation is not immediate, or where early re-occupation may be required.; One-hour duration may be acceptable only if the premises will be evacuated immediately and not re-occupied until batteries are fully recharged.; This is set out in guidance based on BS 5266.
The monthly functional test can often be performed in-house if the person conducting it is competent and follows a consistent method, but many organisations use a contractor to maintain confidence and audit resilience.
The annual full duration test is the one that proves battery capacity and real performance , so it is difficult to replace with “a quick check” without increasing risk.
Treat it as a life safety defect , not a minor maintenance issue.
You should expect documentation that stands up in audits and handovers, not just a “job done” note.
Client testimonials
“Brilliant and knowledgable staff from enquiry to job completion.”
“I've worked with EIT for over 10 years and have always found the team professional, knowledgeable and always willing to assist in whatever way they can.”
“Your professionalism, efficiency, and clear communication throughout were greatly appreciated. We are especially thankful for the care you took to ensure minimal disruption to our daily school routine and for completing the work safely and to such a high standard.”
“EIT have stood the test of time; delivering very complex projects with Omega in the most challenging of environments for many a year now.”
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