Emergency Light Test
What Is an Emergency Lights Certificate?
An Emergency Lights Certificate confirms that your building’s emergency lighting system—including escape-route illumination, emergency exit signage, and battery backup units—has been professionally tested and is fully compliant with UK standards, such as BS 5266-1:2016 and associated fire safety regulations.
This certification ensures that all safety lighting remains operational during a power failure, allowing occupants to evacuate safely.
Why an Emergency Lights Certificate Matters
In London commercial buildings, HMOs, and multi-occupied residential properties, compliant emergency lighting is not optional—it’s a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and UK building regulations.
A valid certificate helps you:
Ensure safe evacuation during emergencies
Meet landlord, business, and HMO licensing requirements
Avoid fines, enforcement notices, and insurance issues
Maintain full regulatory compliance
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Why Trust SureSafe Certifications?
Qualified & Certified Inspectors
Specialists with extensive knowledge of London fire safety regulations and UK compliance standards.Comprehensive Emergency Lighting Testing
Full inspection of battery performance, luminaires, escape routes, signage visibility, duration testing, and complete lighting coverage.
Fast Certificate Issuance
Receive your Emergency Lights Certificate promptly, including:Full test log
Compliance report
Clear remedial recommendations (if required)
Emergency Lights Certificate – FAQs
How often must emergency lighting be tested and certified?
Emergency lighting requires:
Monthly functional tests
Annual full duration test
Most properties require annual certification by a competent fire safety engineer.
Which properties require an Emergency Lights Certificate?
Commercial premises
HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation)
Multi-unit and shared residential buildings
Public buildings and workplaces
Industrial properties
Essential for all London landlords, business owners, and property managers.
What if my emergency lighting system fails the test?
Any non-compliant or faulty components must be repaired or replaced before a valid certificate can be issued. You’ll receive a detailed report outlining the required remedial work.
Can emergency lighting tests be done in-house?
Monthly visual checks may be carried out internally.
Annual full testing and certification must be performed by a competent and qualified inspector to meet UK compliance standards.
How long is an Emergency Lights Certificate valid?
Certificates are typically valid for 12 months. After one year, retesting and recertification are required to maintain compliance.