In BS 5266-1:1999 the legislation clearly states the requirements of testing emergency lighting units. Maintaining your emergency lighting units ensures that all users have sufficient illumination in the event of an emergency to evacuate a building. The role of the "responsible person" in a premises is to carry out periodic checks, below we have provided an overview of the testing procedure to give an idea of the frequency and means of testing that should be carried out. Please note that when you purchase emergency lighting from Safelincs you will be offered to register for a free emergency lighting test reminder at the end of the checkout process. We will then text or email you to remind you when the tests are due. As you need to record your emergency lighting tests, we offer a free downloadable fire safety logbook which should be helpful.
To try and make testing of your emergency lighting units quicker and easier we also offer a range of self-test emergency lighting. These units automatically replicate a power cut, checking their own circuitry and functionality and should a fault be found the units create both a visual and audible warning .
After the third year of installation, the lighting units should be checked annually by a competent person, carrying out the same routine and checks as were made on the three year anniversary.