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MetroFire Protection
Service · BS 5266-1

Emergency Lighting

When the power fails, your people need to find the exit. Emergency lighting is non-negotiable.

Emergency Lighting

Overview

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 do

  • 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

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