Emergency Lighting Testing BS 5266-1
This test verifies that an emergency lighting system has been tested and installed according to safety standards. SYSTEMS DESIGNED TO BS 5266-1 AND BS EN 50172/BS 5266-8. Regular inspection and testing of emergency lighting are crucial for ensuring safety, complying with regulations, and potentially preventing injuries or loss of life during emergencies like power outages or fires.
STR Property Services
05/19/2025
Emergency Lighting Testing BS 5266-1
The relevant British Standard for emergency lighting is BS 5266-1. This standard, which is a code of practice, provides guidance and recommendations for the design, installation, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems in various types of premises.
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Details of the inspection undertaken
Are drawings available?
Is the logbook available?
Are luminaires correctly positioned?
Luminaires tested and found to operate to their full rated duration.
After test, each luminaire charging indicator operate correctly.
Relevant details of the work carried out and faults identified have been entered in the system logbook
Is the installation in a generally satisfactory condition?
Noted Defects
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I hereby certify that the emergency lighting system described in the "Details of the inspection undertaken" Section above, has been inspected and tested and in accordance with the "Results of the Inspection and Testing Section, and to the best of my/our knowledge and belief , the installation complies with the appropriate recommendations and requirements of BS 5266-1: 2016 Emergency Lighting Part 1 : Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises and BS EN 50172:2004 ? BS 5266-8 : 2004 BS 1838 : 2013 Lighting applications - Emergency lighting systems , except for the deviations, if any recorded in Details from the recommendation section.
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