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It supplies the power that keeps the emergency batteries charged. That’s why it must not be affected by any switching of L SW. We can provide emergency lighting testing and servicing to ensure you are fire safety compliant. We can test your emergency lighting system at a time that suits you. The results of all testing and any necessary corrective action can be recorded in your fire safety logbook. This record is then available for inspection if required. Carry out a full discharge test of the emergency lights to ensure that they remain illuminated for the required duration (usually 1-3 hours).
An emergency log book is required to keep a record of all the testing, maintenance, and servicing carried out on an emergency lighting system. It is a legal requirement to keep an emergency log book for each building that has an emergency lighting system installed. The duration that emergency lighting should stay on for depends on the relevant regulations and standards, as well as the specific requirements of the building and its occupants. However, the general requirement is that emergency lighting should remain illuminated for a minimum of 1 hour, but it may need to remain illuminated for up to 3 hours in certain circumstances. When zero voltage is detected at L PERM it is the indication to the emergency module in the light fitting that mains power has been lost and that battery power must now be switched on. Emergency lighting testing requirements stipulate that emergency lighting must be maintained and regularly tested in the same way as other emergency equipment. Each light should be identified and have a location identity for recordkeeping. A record log can then be kept of the system test, defects, any damage to the system, and remedial action relating to each light. BS5266-1 states that emergency lighting should be regularly tested. How often should emergency lighting be tested?L PERM is the permanent live supply and must have no normal (manually operated) switch or sensor on it. However, a key-switch is permissible and will usually be installed on this circuit. L PERM has two functions:
Areas in which there is moving machinery or vehicles, flammable materials or control rooms associated with potentially dangerous processes have, as ‘high risk task areas’, slightly different requirements in relation to emergency lighting – particularly in relation to the illuminance levels to be maintained and duration of operation. High risk task area lighting is provided predominantly to ensure that processes can be safely terminated, and occupants make their evacuation from the area without undue risk from the process.
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The name of the person or organization responsible for the maintenance and testing of the emergency lighting system.
This performs the same function as a key-switch, isolating the fitting from its permanent live supply and thereby simulating a power failure. There are different ways to test emergency lighting in the UK, depending on the type of emergency lighting system and the requirements of the relevant regulations and standards. However, the following is a general procedure for testing emergency lighting: Here at the Fire Protection Association, we offer a 5-day Fire Detection, Alarms, and Emergency Lighting training course that provides a comprehensive understanding of systems, legislation, and standards including BS 5266-1 and BS 5839, as well as practical guidance for carrying out installation, commissioning, and maintenance of systems. Find out more here. Details of the testing and commissioning carried out on the emergency lighting system, including dates and the results of the tests.
Simulate a power failure by either an emergency key switch or by switching off the mains power to the emergency lighting. UK fire regulations stipulate that your emergency lights should be turned on and off monthly to test them and have a full service once a year. The latest British Standard recommends that you have a 3 hour emergency lighting test once a year, during which your main light circuit should be switched off and your emergency lights left on for a 3 hour period to find out of any batteries need replacing. How can Equiptest help me? Standby lighting enables normal activities within in building to continue in the event of a mains power failure. Standby lighting is not a legal requirement but is a facility that some buildings may need depending on the use and occupancy of the premises. Details of the emergency lighting system, including its location, components, and the type of system installed.
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