Emergency lighting is an absolute essential in non-domestic environments in order to provide a safe environment for guests and service users. In the event of an emergency, you need lighting to illuminate automatically and stay on long enough for safe evacuation; design should also be a consideration to ensure lighting is optimally placed.
At RPB Electrical, we provide an all-inclusive emergency lighting service for rental properties, larger HMO’s, schools and universities, retail premises and sports complexes.
Our Emergency Lighting Service
Our emergency lighting service includes the design, installation, inspection, testing and ongoing maintenance and repair of all components of emergency lighting and associated equipment including:
- Internal emergency lighting including
- Hallway lighting.
- Fire escape lights.
- External emergency lighting.
- Smoke detectors.
- Break glasses.
- Sounder alarms.
- Disabled alarms.
- Fire alarms systems.
We are NICEIC approved contractors and all of our emergency lighting will comply to BS 5266-1:2016.
Is Emergency Lighting a Legal Requirement In HMOs?
In a HMO that is 4 storeys or more, emergency lighting / escape lighting should be installed throughout all escape routes of the property; it may also be required in communal rooms. This lighting must be installed in accordance with BS 5266.
In a HMO that is less than 3 storeys, emergency lighting will be required in if:
- The escape route is complex or lengthy.
- The property is occupied by 6 or more residents.
- There is no or limited natural light available.
Emergency Lighting Electrician Gloucestershire
RPB electrical are experts in all aspects or emergency electrical systems. To find out more about our service, or request a quote – give us a call today on 07506735568 or fill out a contact form for a prompt response.
