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Emergency Lighting Testing London helps keep emergency lighting systems compliant with BS 5266-1:2025. Testing of emergency lighting includes regular checks, monthly tests, annual three-hour tests, certification, and logbook updates. Our NICEIC and BAFE accredited engineers provide emergency light servicing across all 33 London boroughs and the M25.

Reviewed September 2026 against BS 5266-1:2025

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What emergency lighting testing involves

Annual emergency lighting test verifies that emergency luminaires and illuminated exit signs operate correctly during a mains failure. The system switches to battery power and provides suitable illumination in line with BS 5266-1:2025 requirements.

BS 5266 emergency lighting testing includes mains-failure simulation to confirm the system switches correctly during a power failure. The test checks that every luminaire illuminates and exit signs are clean and visible for safe operation. It also includes a full 3-hour duration test, along with battery condition and charging performance checks.

What you receive

After testing, you receive a Periodic Inspection & Testing Certificate plus completed emergency lighting logbook entries.

An emergency lighting test certificate is not a single universal document. The logbook provides the ongoing record of inspections, test results, and remedial actions.

How often must emergency lighting be tested?

Our emergency lighting compliance services follow scheduled inspections under BS 5266-1:2025 and BS EN 50172:2024. Emergency light compliance testing London follows these intervals to maintain accurate inspection records.

Interval
Test
What it confirms
Who can do it
Daily
TestVisual check of central panel
What it confirmsThe central battery system is powered and charging
Who can do itTrained site staff
Monthly
TestFunctional 'flick' test
What it confirmsEvery luminaire and exit sign illuminates on mains failure
Who can do itCompetent in-house staff
Annually
TestFull 3-hour discharge test
What it confirmsBatteries sustain illumination for the full rated duration
Who can do itCompetent professional (NICEIC/NAPIT)
Every 5 years
TestPhotometric (LUX) verification
What it confirmsLux levels meet the original design (BS EN 1838)
Who can do itCompetent professional

An emergency lighting testing certificate records inspection results with the emergency lighting logbook. Testing includes monthly functional checks, an annual 3-hour discharge test, and five-year photometric verification under BS EN 50172:2024.

The current standard

What changed in BS 5266-1:2025

BS 5266-1:2025 came into effect on 31 October 2025 and replaced the withdrawn 2016 edition. It is used alongside BS EN 50172:2024 and BS EN 1838:2024. These changes affect emergency lighting testing requirements, verification, scope, and wiring resilience.

Five-year photometric (LUX) verification

Emergency lighting inspection now includes consideration of five-year photometric (LUX) verification under BS EN 50172:2024 Cl. 7.4.5. BS 5266-1:2025 supports this approach.

Expanded scope

Emergency lighting checks cover escape lighting, open-area (anti-panic) lighting, high-risk task-area lighting, and standby lighting contexts within the updated scope.

Wiring resilience

A single fault on a centrally supplied final circuit affects no more than 20 luminaires. Dual-circuit supply applies in high-risk task areas.

RRO 2005 compliance route

BS 5266-1:2025 provides a recognised method for demonstrating compliance with the RRO 2005. The standard itself is not law.

Reviewed July 2026 against BS 5266-1:2025

The five-year photometric check is a recommendation of the standard, not a statutory instrument. Source: BS 5266-1:2025, published by BSI.

Is emergency lighting testing a legal requirement?

Yes. Under the RRO 2005 , the Responsible Person must provide emergency lighting under Article 14 and maintain it in efficient working order under Article 17. A competent person can complete testing, but the legal responsibility remains with the Responsible Person.

Where the duty sits

The legal duty stays with the Responsible Person. A competent provider carries out the testing, certification, and record-keeping. You receive the documents that show your emergency lighting checks are completed.

Who can carry out emergency lighting testing?

Emergency lighting testing is completed by trained in-house staff or competent professionals, depending on the type of test.

Monthly test
Trained in-house person.
Annual 3-hour test
Competent professional.
Five-year LUX check
Competent professional with calibrated equipment.
Competent person

Has the skills and experience to test, record results, and identify faults.

SR engineers

SR engineers hold NICEIC/NAPIT and BAFE competence.

Types of emergency lighting we test

Emergency lighting systems vary by operation, power source, and application. We test different luminaire types and coverage categories to confirm the system meets the required design.

Maintained vs non-maintained

Type
When lit
Use
Maintained
When litLit at all times during normal supply and mains failure
UseCinemas, theatres, places of assembly
Non-maintained
When litLit only during mains failure
UseOffices, shops, commercial premises

Self-contained vs central-battery

System
How it works
Daily check?
Self-contained
How it worksEach luminaire has its own battery
Daily check?Not required
Central-battery
How it worksOne central battery powers all luminaires
Daily check?Yes, daily panel check

How much does emergency lighting testing cost in London?

SR Maintenance tests emergency lighting for the full three-hour discharge and records the results in the test certificate and logbook. The emergency lighting certificate cost depends on the number of luminaires and exit signs, building size, floors, and zones.

Property profile
Luminaires
Indicative London range
SR price
Domestic
LuminairesUp to 3
Indicative London range£80–£135
SR priceFrom £99
Small Commercial
LuminairesUp to 5
Indicative London range£135–£250
SR priceFrom £150
Portfolio
Luminairesmulti-site
Indicative London rangeBespoke
SR pricevia free audit

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Emergency lighting testing across a portfolio

Managing multiple buildings means keeping emergency lighting tests, certificates, logbooks, and compliance management organised across every site.

  • Recurring emergency lighting testing across your full property portfolio.
  • Combined certificates and clear records for every building.
  • Renewal tracking that keeps testing dates organised.
  • One point of contact for all emergency lighting requirements.
  • Emergency lighting visits combined with EICR, fire alarm services, or FRA to reduce disruption.
  • Audit-ready records covering every property in one place.
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    Across your portfolio

    Every interval tracked
    Monthly, annual & 5-year, per site
    Consolidated certificates
    One record set across sites
    One accountable contact
    A single point across the portfolio

    Emergency Lighting and Fire Safety Compliance

    Emergency lighting is a key part of your Fire Risk Assessment. We provide supporting fire safety services to help maintain compliance, accurate records, and safer premises.

    Fire Risk Assessment London
    Fire Alarm Testing
    Regular checks and servicing help keep fire alarm systems reliable and compliant with safety requirements.
    See Our Fire Alarm Solutions
    Fire Door Inspection
    Fire door inspections help maintain compartmentation and support effective fire safety measures.
    See Our Fire Door Solutions
    Fire Extinguisher Servicing
    Routine servicing ensures extinguishers remain accessible, functional, and ready for emergency use.
    See Our Fire Extinguisher Solutions

    Emergency lighting testing across every London borough

    All 33 London boroughs (32 boroughs plus the City of London) and the M25 corridor area for commercial and managed properties.

    Emergency Lighting Barking and Dagenham

    Emergency Lighting Barnet

    Emergency Lighting Bexley

    Emergency Lighting Brent

    Emergency Lighting Bromley

    Emergency Lighting Camden

    Emergency Lighting City of London

    Emergency Lighting Croydon

    Emergency Lighting Ealing

    Emergency Lighting Enfield

    Emergency Lighting Greenwich

    Emergency Lighting Hackney

    Emergency Lighting Hammersmith and Fulham

    Emergency Lighting Haringey

    Emergency Lighting Harrow

    Emergency Lighting Havering

    Emergency Lighting Hillingdon

    Emergency Lighting Hounslow

    Emergency Lighting Islington

    Emergency Lighting Kensington and Chelsea

    Emergency Lighting Kingston upon Thames

    Emergency Lighting Lambeth

    Emergency Lighting Lewisham

    Emergency Lighting Merton

    Emergency Lighting Newham

    Emergency Lighting Redbridge

    Emergency Lighting Richmond upon Thames

    Emergency Lighting Southwark

    Emergency Lighting Sutton

    Emergency Lighting Tower Hamlets

    Emergency Lighting Waltham Forest

    Emergency Lighting Wandsworth

    Emergency Lighting Westminster

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    Emergency lighting testing London, frequently asked questions

    Emergency lighting requires regular checks to confirm it works correctly. The testing schedule includes:

    • Daily visual checks for central battery systems.
    • Monthly functional tests to confirm operation.
    • Annual three-hour discharge tests.
    • Five-year photometric (LUX) verification.
    Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places duties on the Responsible Person to maintain fire safety systems. BS 5266-1:2025 provides the recognised route for emergency lighting compliance.

    The three-hour discharge test checks that emergency lighting batteries maintain illumination for the rated duration. It confirms the system performs during a full emergency period.

    • The battery supply is tested through a full discharge cycle.
    • Emergency lights are checked throughout the test.
    • Results are recorded in the maintenance logbook.

    The five-year emergency lighting test is a photometric (LUX) verification. It measures actual light levels and checks them against the emergency lighting design requirements.

    • Light levels are measured at required locations.
    • Results confirm illumination performance.
    • Findings are recorded for compliance records.
    Monthly checks can be completed by competent and trained in-house staff. Annual discharge tests and five-year photometric checks require a competent professional with suitable qualifications and experience.
    After testing, you receive a Periodic Inspection & Testing Certificate with a logbook entry. Emergency lighting records require full inspection details rather than a single universal certificate.
    Yes, trained and competent staff can complete monthly functional checks. Annual discharge tests and five-year photometric verification require a qualified professional.
    Yes. Emergency lighting testing is available across all London boroughs and the M25 corridor, supporting commercial properties, managed buildings, and other premises.

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