How quickly can you carry out a emergency lighting in Tower Hamlets?

Standard bookings in Tower Hamlets are confirmed within one working day. Emergency call-outs (fire alarm fault, enforcement notice, post-incident) are responded to within 4 working hours.

How often does emergency lighting need testing?

Monthly short-duration function test, and a full 3-hour discharge annually.

Self-test addressable systems are now the cost-effective standard and provide an audit trail. Worth retrofitting in any building over 5,000 sq ft.

Emergency Lighting in Tower Hamlets

Emergency Lighting for Tower Hamlets buildings

Emergency lighting is required wherever artificial lighting is provided in a workplace. We design, install and certify self-contained and central battery systems, including 3-hour monthly function tests and annual full-duration discharge.

What we deliver in Tower Hamlets

Lux-level design to BS EN 1838 (escape route 1 lux min on centreline).
Self-contained, central battery and self-test addressable systems.
Annual 3-hour full discharge testing with certified report.
Photoluminescent and active exit signage to ISO 7010.

Why this matters in Tower Hamlets

The Fire Safety Order requires emergency routes and exits to be illuminated. Many older buildings still rely on degraded batteries that will not last the 3-hour duration mandated by BS 5266.

Standards we work to

BS 5266-1BS EN 1838 (Luminance)BS EN 50172ICEL 1001

Frequently asked

Cost depends on building size, complexity and access. Most emergency lighting bookings in Tower Hamlets are quoted within one working day of survey — call 0208 059 4836 for an immediate ball-park.