Is emergency lighting a legal requirement?

Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires all non-domestic premises to have adequate emergency lighting that activates automatically on mains power failure. BS 5266-1 sets the technical standard. This applies to all commercial and public premises — including offices, retail, warehouses, care homes, schools and HMOs.

How often does emergency lighting need to be tested?

BS 5266-1 requires three levels of testing: a brief monthly function test (can be done by your staff), a 1-hour duration test every 6 months, and a full 3-hour duration test annually which must be carried out by a competent person. All results must be recorded in a logbook.

What is the difference between maintained and non-maintained fittings?

Maintained fittings stay illuminated at all times — powered from the mains during normal operation and from battery during power failure. Non-maintained fittings stay off during normal operation and only illuminate during a power failure. Our engineers survey each area of your building and specify the correct type for each zone.

Do you issue compliance certificates?

Yes. We issue a written BS 5266-1 compliance certificate and condition report before we leave your premises. Certificates are accepted by fire authorities, building inspectors and insurers. Your logbook is fully updated on every visit.

Can you upgrade older fittings to LED?

Yes. We specialise in LED emergency lighting upgrades — replacing older fluorescent fittings with modern LED luminaires. LED upgrades extend battery life, cut energy costs and reduce ongoing maintenance. We carry out a lux level survey post-installation to confirm compliance.

How much does emergency lighting testing cost?

Cost depends on the number of fittings. For a typical commercial unit with up to 20 fittings, annual testing starts from around £219 + VAT. We provide a detailed, no-obligation quote after a free site survey — no hidden call-out charges.

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Is your emergency lighting legally compliant? FireJet installs, tests and certifies emergency lighting for Hedge End businesses to BS 5266-1 — with written compliance certificates and same-day fault call-out.

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Emergency Lighting Installation

Design and installation of BS 5266-1 compliant emergency lighting for Hedge End commercial premises.

Emergency Lighting Testing

Monthly short-duration and annual full-duration tests across Hedge End, with compliance certification issued after every visit.

Maintenance & Repairs

Reactive and planned maintenance for all emergency lighting systems in Hedge End — battery replacements, lamp repairs, fault diagnosis with same-day call-out.

LED Emergency Lighting Upgrades

Energy-efficient LED emergency lighting conversions for Hedge End businesses to reduce maintenance costs and improve reliability.

Central Battery Systems

Design and installation of central battery emergency lighting systems for larger Hedge End industrial and commercial premises.

Compliance Certification

Full BS 5266-1 compliance certificates and logbooks after every test, essential for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service inspections.

How Emergency Lighting Works in Hedge End

Four simple steps from enquiry to compliance certificate.

Free Survey

We visit your premises, assess your requirements and identify any compliance gaps — at no cost and with no obligation.

Clear Quote

You receive an itemised quote with no hidden extras. We specify the correct equipment and approach for your building.

Work Carried Out

Our accredited engineers carry out the installation, servicing or assessment with minimal disruption to your operations.

Certification

A written compliance certificate and full documentation is issued before we leave — ready for your insurance or fire authority audit.

BS 5266-1 — Testing & Inspection Schedule

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires all non-domestic premises to maintain and document compliance. BS 5266-1 sets out the required testing schedule:

MONTHLY

Brief function test — simulate mains failure, confirm all fittings illuminate, restore mains. Record in logbook.

6-MONTHLY

1-hour duration test — simulate mains failure for 1 hour, verify all fittings remain illuminated throughout.

ANNUAL

Full 3-hour duration test by competent person — lux levels checked, exit signs verified, defects repaired. Certificate issued.

ON CHANGE

Full system survey whenever building layout changes, new tenancy, or after any modification to escape routes.

Your local fire authority carries out routine inspections. Non-compliant records and missing certificates result in enforcement notices.

Premises We Cover for Emergency Lighting in Hedge End

Offices & business parks

Retail units & shopping centres

Industrial & warehouse premises

Care homes & supported living

Schools, colleges & educational buildings

Hotels, pubs, restaurants & hospitality

HMOs & residential conversions

Places of worship

Local authority & public sector buildings

Multi-tenanted commercial properties

New builds & refurbishments

Listed & heritage buildings

FireJet provides emergency lighting design, installation, testing and maintenance across Hedge End and the wider Hampshire area. Our engineers ensure your emergency escape lighting meets BS 5266-1 and satisfies the inspection standards of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, keeping your premises compliant and your occupants safe.

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all non-domestic premises in Hedge End must have adequate emergency lighting that illuminates escape routes if the normal lighting fails. This requires monthly short-duration tests and an annual full-duration test, both documented in your fire safety logbook. Our certified engineers carry out both, issuing compliance certificates and logbook entries after every visit — essential evidence for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service inspections and insurance audits.

We install and maintain emergency lighting for every type of Hedge End premises — including offices, retail units, restaurants and hospitality venues, care homes, schools, industrial units and heritage buildings. LED emergency lighting upgrades are available to reduce maintenance costs and improve reliability, and same-day fault call-out is available across all local postcodes.

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Hedge End Emergency Lighting — Local Expertise

FireJet provides emergency lighting design, installation, testing and maintenance across every Hedge End postcode. Our engineers understand the specific fire safety challenges that Hedge End's commercial town east of Southampton with major retail parks present, delivering compliant systems for commercial premises of every type.

Every system we install or test meets BS 5266-1 and satisfies the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. We work to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service inspection standards, ensuring your premises pass enforcement checks and insurance audits without issue.

All testing includes a full compliance logbook and digital certificate — essential evidence for fire authority inspections.

Hedge End Areas We Cover

Town Centre (SO30)

Hedge End Village (SO30)

Bursledon (SO31)

Botley (SO30)

Moorgreen (SO30)

Crowdhill (SO30)

Hedge End Retail Park (SO30)

Hobb Lane (SO30)

Hedge End Premises We Service

Specialist emergency lighting for Hedge End's diverse property landscape.

Industrial & Business Estates

Emergency lighting for Hedge End's industrial estates and business parks — robust systems for warehouses, units and logistics operations.

Town Centre Retail & Commercial

Emergency lighting for Hedge End's town centre shops, offices and commercial premises — meeting compliance for busy retail environments.

Healthcare & Care Homes

Emergency lighting for Hedge End healthcare practices, clinics and care homes — meeting the stringent standards for vulnerable occupants.

Schools & Education

Emergency lighting for schools, colleges and educational premises throughout Hedge End — safeguarding staff and students with reliable escape route illumination.

Heritage & Listed Buildings

Sympathetic emergency lighting for Hedge End's historic and listed buildings — discreet, compliant systems for heritage premises.

Hospitality & Leisure

Emergency lighting for Hedge End hotels, restaurants and leisure venues — protecting guests and staff with clear escape routing.

Book Your Hedge End Emergency Lighting Test

Same-day call-out available across all Hedge End postcodes. Your annual test includes a full BS 5266-1 compliance certificate and logbook — typically delivered within 48 hours of the site visit.

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