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At Nicholas James Fire Protection & Security Engineers Ltd, we provide expert emergency lighting solutions to ensure safe evacuation and full compliance with UK fire safety regulations. Emergency lighting is essential for guiding occupants to safety in the event of power failure or fire, especially along defined escape routes. Our team designs and installs systems to BS 5266 standards, ensuring every route is clearly lit and legally compliant.
✔️ Legal Compliance – Emergency lighting is required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and BS 5266 standards for safe evacuation.
✔️ Illuminated Escape Routes – Ensures all emergency exits and pathways remain visible during power failure or fire.
✔️ Enhanced Safety for Occupants – Guides people to safety in low visibility, reducing panic and evacuation time.
✔️ Proof of Compliance – We issue a Certificate of Design & Commissioning and detailed Photo Risk Assessmentupon completion.
✔️ Emergency Lighting System Design – We create tailored lighting plans based on your building layout and evacuation needs.
✔️ Professional Installation – Fully qualified engineers install lighting systems in accordance with BS 5266 standardsand BSI accreditation.
✔️ Routine Inspections & Testing – Regular checks ensure lighting remains functional during power loss or fire emergencies.
✔️ System Upgrades & Repairs – We modernise older setups and repair faulty systems to maintain compliance and safety.
✔️ Comprehensive Certification – Includes a Certificate of Design & Commissioning and a detailed Photo Risk Assessment.
We supply and install a wide range of emergency lighting systems, designed to suit various premises and safety requirements:
🔥 Conventional Emergency Lighting – Reliable and cost-effective, ideal for standard commercial or industrial applications.
🔥 Self-Managed Lighting Systems – Features built-in testing and diagnostics, reducing maintenance workload and improving compliance.
🔥 LED Emergency Lighting – Energy-efficient with longer lifespan, offering bright, low-maintenance illuminationin emergencies.
🔥 Maintained & Non-Maintained Units – Options available for lights that stay on at all times or only during power failure.
Perform a short functional test to confirm lights operate during power failure.
Carry out a full 3-hour discharge test and inspection by a qualified engineer.
Test all lighting immediately after installation to ensure correct performance and compliance.
Recheck emergency lighting if wiring or systems have been altered.
Emergency lighting automatically activates during a power failure, illuminating escape routes, exits, and safety equipment to ensure safe evacuation in emergencies such as fires.
Emergency lighting must comply with BS 5266, which outlines requirements for design, installation, and maintenance, including a minimum of one lux on escape route centerlines.
We supply conventional, self-managed, LED, and maintained or non-maintained systems tailored to different buildings and safety needs.
Yes. We provide a Certificate of Design & Commissioning and a Photo Risk Assessment for all completed installations.
Absolutely. We offer system upgrades to energy-efficient LED technology and self-test units, reducing maintenance and improving reliability.
Nicholas James Fire Protection & Security Engineers Ltd – Committed to safety, quality, and reliability in fire protection services.
Tel: 01268 566690
Email: info@nicholasjamesfire.co.uk