Emergency Lighting Testing
Mandatory emergency lighting inspections to keep your building compliant
Certified emergency lighting testing and maintenance for commercial premises, schools, and public buildings. BS 5266 compliant testing with full certification.
About Our Emergency Lighting Testing Service
Emergency lighting is a legal requirement for almost all commercial, public, and multi-occupancy premises. Under BS 5266 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, building owners and managers must ensure emergency lighting is regularly tested, maintained, and certified.
MES PAT Testing Ltd provides comprehensive emergency lighting testing services including monthly function tests, annual discharge tests, and full system commissioning. Our qualified engineers test all emergency lighting luminaires, exit signs, and maintained fittings, providing BS 5266-compliant certificates and logbooks.
Who Needs Emergency Lighting?
What's Included
- Monthly & annual BS 5266 testing
- Full discharge & function tests
- Exit sign & maintained fitting testing
- Emergency lighting logbooks
- Remedial work & bulb replacement
- System commissioning & design advice
- Fire risk assessment integration
- Priority response for failures
Equipment We Test
Our engineers are trained to test a wide range of electrical appliances
Emergency luminaires
Exit signs & directional signs
Maintained & non-maintained fittings
Central battery systems
Self-contained emergency units
Emergency escape lighting
High-risk area lighting
Anti-panic lighting
Emergency Lighting Testing Coverage Areas
We provide emergency lighting testing across Essex, London, and the South East
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about emergency lighting testing
How often must emergency lighting be tested?
Under BS 5266, emergency lighting requires a short function test monthly, a 1-hour discharge test every 6 months, and a full 3-hour discharge test annually.
What certificate do you provide?
We issue BS 5266-compliant certificates for all testing. These satisfy fire risk assessments, insurance requirements, and regulatory inspections.
What happens if emergency lighting fails a test?
Failed units are clearly identified and reported. We can carry out remedial repairs including bulb replacement, battery replacement, or full unit replacement.
Is emergency lighting testing part of fire safety law?
Yes — the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires responsible persons to maintain adequate emergency lighting and keep records of testing.
Can you take over an existing emergency lighting system?
Yes — we can audit your existing system, identify any shortfalls, and take over the testing and maintenance programme from your current provider.
Ready to Book Emergency Lighting?
Get a free, no-obligation quote for emergency lighting testing at your premises. Same-day and next-day availability across Essex and the South East.
