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Emergency Lighting Certificate

An Emergency Lighting Certificate confirms that an emergency lighting system has been installed and tested in accordance with BS 5266. Emergency lighting provides illumination when the normal lighting fails, ensuring safe evacuation of a building during a power outage or fire.

BS 5266-1, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005Valid: Annual test required

Free to fill in. £4.99 to send one, or £14.99 a month for as many as you like.

Sample Emergency Lighting Certificate certificate

Sample Emergency Lighting Certificate certificate created with CertBox, showing the professional PDF layout with system type (maintained, non-maintained, sustained), luminaire locations and coverage, duration test results (1-hour or 3-hour)

Sample Emergency Lighting Certificate with fictional data. All personal details shown are fake.

What it covers

  • System type (maintained, non-maintained, sustained)
  • Luminaire locations and coverage
  • Duration test results (1-hour or 3-hour)
  • Battery condition and charging verification
  • Lux level measurements
  • Escape route illumination assessment

Who needs a Emergency Lighting Certificate?

Building owners
Landlords (HMOs, commercial)
Employers

Create your Emergency Lighting Certificate with CertBox

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Frequently asked questions about Emergency Lighting Certificate

How often must emergency lighting be tested?
Monthly functional tests (short flash test) and an annual full-duration test (1 hour or 3 hours depending on the system). All tests must be recorded and the certificate updated annually.
What buildings need emergency lighting?
Any building where people work or visit, including offices, shops, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and the common areas of flats. The fire risk assessment determines the extent of coverage required.

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