Emergency Lighting Testing (EML)
Emergency lighting plays an important role in keeping people safe during power cuts or emergencies. It is also a legal requirement in most commercial and public buildings across the UK.
Your system must work properly at all times, not just when it is installed.
TISS Electrical provides reliable emergency lighting testing to help you stay compliant and protect everyone on site.
Why Emergency Lighting Needs Regular Testing
Emergency lighting systems are regulated by BS 5266-1, Building Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
These rules apply to a wide range of buildings including offices, schools, warehouses and public venues.
If your system is not tested, faults can go unnoticed. In an emergency, this could lead to unsafe conditions and serious consequences. It may also leave you open to penalties if your site does not meet legal standards.
Routine testing ensures your emergency lighting performs as expected when it matters most.
Required Testing Intervals
mergency lighting must be checked on a regular basis to remain compliant.
Monthly checks confirm that each light activates when the power supply is interrupted. This quick test helps identify visible faults and ensures fittings are in working order. Each check must be logged.
Once a year, a full duration test is carried out. The system must stay on for three hours to prove that batteries and fittings can perform under real conditions. Any failures must be addressed straight away.
We plan testing at times that suit your business to avoid disruption.
Qualified Engineers You Can Trust
Emergency lighting systems are safety critical. Testing should only be carried out by trained professionals who understand the standards.
Our engineers are fully qualified and complete ongoing training to stay aligned with current regulations. After each visit, you receive a clear report outlining any issues and next steps.
A Straightforward Service That Covers Everything
We manage your emergency lighting testing with a practical and organised approach. From routine checks to detailed reports, we keep things simple and easy to understand.
If any part of your system needs improvement, we will guide you on the best way forward. We can also carry out ITEE testing alongside your annual inspection to save time.
We regularly carry out emergency lighting inspections across Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. Whether you are based in Mistley, Lawford, Beccles, Huntingdon, Balsham, Kesgrave, Mildenhall, Wivenhoe, Histon, Clacton, St Ives, Cambourne, Brandon, Waterbeach, Walton, Milton, Brightlingsea, Great Bentley, Woodbridge, Teversham, Cambridge, Wrabness, Ely, Brentwood, Haverhill, Sawston, Bury St Edmunds, Soham, Basildon, Frinton, Needham Market, Peterborough, Ipswich, Sudbury, Harwich, Manningtree, Burwell, Colchester, Halesworth, Lowestoft, Trimley St Mary, St Neots, Bungay, Braintree, Linton, Saffron Walden, March, Felixstowe, Tiptree, Cottenham, Halstead, Leiston, Great Shelford, Chelmsford, Hadleigh, Wisbech, Bar Hill, Stowmarket, Newmarket, Fulbourn, Bures or Marks Tey, we would be happy to hear from you.
Keep Your Site Ready For Inspection
Emergency lighting is only useful if it works when needed. Regular testing helps you stay prepared and confident in your system.
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Contact Us
To book emergency lighting testing or find out more about what is involved, get in touch with our team. Call us on 01245 377 625 or email enquiries@tisselectrical.co.uk.