Calendar Fire

Emergency Lights play a vital role in supporting proactive evacuation procedures, guiding people
to the nearest exit or safe route in the event of an emergency, they will however only help to protect
your premises if they are functioning correctly.

Why is Emergency Lighting Testing important?
In the event of an emergency, like a fire, smoke or a power failure, emergency lights and exit signs
play a critical part in supporting safe and effective evacuation procedures. Reliable and effective
lighting should come on as soon as it is needed, guiding people clearly to their nearest emergency
exit. The emergency lighting should stay on throughout the emergency, maintaining the quality of
its brightness.

That is why it is a legal requirement to have appropriate emergency lighting installed, the BS 5266-
1:2016 standards state that emergency lighting should be tested at least every month to meet your
legal obligations.

In addition to these monthly inspections, a more comprehensive annual inspection must legally also
be carried out by a competent person with the necessary experience, training and qualifications.

This is where Calendar Fire can help, fully trained engineers carry out the necessary inspection and
maintenance of your emergency lighting systems, providing you with the peace of mind that you
are legally compliant.