Emergency Lighting
Northern Ireland.
Emergency lighting is a critical life safety feature. We provide comprehensive 1-hour and 3-hour discharge tests strictly to British Standard BS5266 to keep your building compliant and your occupants safe during power failures.
Uncompromising
Core Values.
When it comes to Emergency Lighting Testing and Certification in Northern Ireland, CTS Electrical Services stands out as the premier compliance partner. These systems are the only thing guiding occupants to safety during critical power outages.
Our highly experienced engineers rigorously verify that your emergency lighting operates correctly, providing absolute peace of mind and contributing to the overall safety of your building - whether it is a busy secondary school or a large commercial premises.
City & Guilds Qualified
Our engineers are highly trained in life safety systems and strictly adhere to BS5266 guidelines.
Fully Vetted Engineers
Every tester is Access NI cleared, ensuring secure access to schools, hospitals and sensitive sectors.
NICEIC Approved Contractor
You receive a legally binding digital logbook and certificate to prove compliance to any safety executive.
The Testing Process
A meticulous, non-disruptive framework to ensure your emergency exit and standby lighting activates exactly when required.
1. Visual & Inventory Check
We locate and document every luminaire, exit sign and standby battery pack to ensure no unit is missed.
2. Simulated Power Failure
Using test keys, we safely isolate the local lighting circuit to trigger the emergency backup systems into action.
3. Discharge Testing
We conduct statutory 1-hour or full 3-hour discharge tests to guarantee the batteries can sustain illumination.
4. Lux Level Verification
We verify that the light output during emergency mode meets the minimum required lux levels for safe egress.
5. Digital Logbook Update
Your results are instantly logged into a secure digital portal, generating your legally required compliance certificate.
6. Rapid Repairs
If a battery or bulb fails during testing, we provide a rapid, competitive quote to replace the unit immediately.
Why Emergency Lighting
is Essential.
Under the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010, the "responsible person" must ensure that premises have adequate emergency lighting that is routinely maintained.
Safe Egress: Guarantees that employees and the public can safely locate and use escape routes during an evacuation.
Legal Compliance: Avoids severe penalties, closure of premises or invalidation of commercial insurance policies.
Panic Reduction: Provides immediate anti-panic illumination in large open areas to prevent crush injuries.
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