Emergency Light Testing | DCC Electrics

Ensuring Safety and Legal Compliance for Your Business

DCC Electrics provides professional emergency light testing services across Kent and the South East.

Emergency lighting is a crucial safety feature for any commercial property, providing illumination during a power outage to ensure a safe exit for staff and customers. Our expert team offers swift and effective solutions, including both monthly ‘flick’ tests and annual 3-hour duration tests, to ensure your systems are fully functional and compliant with all legal requirements.

Don’t let faulty emergency lighting put your business at risk. Call us today for a free consultation and quote.

What Our Emergency Light Testing Services Include

Regular testing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems are legal requirements for all non-domestic premises. Our services are designed to be thorough and hassle-free.

What’s included:

Monthly ‘Flick’ Tests: A simple but vital test where we simulate a power failure to ensure all emergency lights illuminate immediately. This checks the lights’ functionality and confirms they are connected to a power source.
Annual 3-Hour Duration Tests: Once a year, we perform a full discharge test to confirm that your emergency lights can operate for their full rated duration (typically three hours). This ensures they will provide adequate lighting for a safe evacuation.
Logbook and Documentation: We maintain a detailed logbook for your premises, documenting all tests, repairs, and inspections. This is a legal requirement and provides a clear record of your compliance.
Fault Diagnosis and Repair: If any faults are found during testing, our qualified electricians will diagnose the problem and provide a no-obligation quote for the necessary repairs, from replacing a faulty battery to upgrading the entire system.

Our services are essential for businesses of all sizes, from small retail units to large office blocks and factories.

Why You Need Emergency Light Testing

Regular emergency light testing isn’t just good practice; it’s a legal and safety necessity for every commercial business.

Common Problems This Service Solves

Failing Batteries: Over time, the batteries that power emergency lights can degrade and fail to hold a charge, rendering the lights useless in an emergency. Our tests identify these failing batteries.
System Failures: Emergency lighting systems can fail due to faulty wiring, blown bulbs, or issues with the charging circuit. Our testing ensures all components are working correctly.
Outdated Systems: Older emergency lighting systems may not meet current regulations. Our team can identify and recommend upgrades to ensure your business remains compliant.

The Importance of Legal Compliance

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: This regulation places a legal duty on employers to ensure all safety equipment, including emergency lighting, is properly maintained and tested.
Insurance Requirements: In the event of a fire or other emergency, your insurance may not be valid if you cannot provide a recent, documented record of your emergency lighting tests.
Protecting Your People: The primary purpose of emergency lighting is to save lives. Regular testing ensures that your staff and customers can safely and quickly evacuate the building in the event of a power cut or fire.

Our Emergency Light Testing Process

Our process is designed to be systematic and to cause minimal disruption to your business operations.

Initial Consultation and Quote

We begin by discussing your premises and your specific emergency lighting setup to provide a detailed, transparent quote for our testing services.

Scheduling the Test

We work with you to schedule the monthly and annual tests at a convenient time, minimizing any inconvenience to your business.

On-Site Testing

Our qualified electrician will carry out the necessary tests. For the annual 3-hour test, this will involve a temporary power shutdown to the lighting circuit, which we will coordinate with you in advance.

Logbook Update

After each test, we will update your emergency lighting logbook with the date of the test, the results, and any actions taken.

Reporting and Remedial Action

If any faults are found, we’ll provide a clear explanation and a no-obligation quote for the necessary repairs. We’ll only proceed with repairs with your explicit approval.

Certification

Upon completion of the annual test, we will provide an official certificate of compliance, giving you the documentation you need for your records.

Why Choose DCC Electrics for Your Emergency Light Testing

Qualified Team

We pride ourselves on our team of qualified electricians, making sure we have the knowledge and experience to get the job done right. We also carry out regular background checks on all our employees to ensure they are trustworthy and reliable. Your business security and peace of mind are our priorities.

No Hassle Electrical Services

We provide no-hassle electrical services designed to meet your needs and budget. We understand that your time is valuable, so we offer a wide range of services that can be completed quickly and efficiently. From a monthly flick test to a full system repair, our team of experienced professionals can handle any project.

Quality Work

We take pride in the quality of our work. We believe that our attention to detail and dedication to excellence are what set us apart from the competition. In everything we do, we strive to exceed your expectations. That’s our promise to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I need to test my emergency lighting?

A monthly ‘flick’ test is required to ensure all lights come on. An annual 3-hour discharge test is legally required to check that the lights can operate for their full rated duration.

What are the legal requirements for emergency lighting in commercial properties?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires all non-domestic premises to have a suitable emergency lighting system that is regularly tested and maintained to ensure it is in good working order.

How long does the annual test take?

The annual test involves a 3-hour discharge period, but our team can set the test to run and return to document the results, minimising our on-site time and your disruption.

What happens if issues are found during testing?

If a fault is found, we will document it in your logbook and provide a separate, no-obligation quote for the repair. We will not proceed with any work without your approval.

Do you provide the required certificates/documentation?

Yes, we provide a certificate of compliance for the annual test, and we can also provide a formal record of the monthly tests, ensuring you have all the necessary documentation for your records and for fire safety inspections.

What's included in your pricing for emergency light testing?

Our pricing is based on the number of lights and the size of your premises. Our quotes are transparent and include all necessary testing and documentation.

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