How do I know if I have emergency lighting?
A green or red LED should be visible on each light fitting, you should also have a clearly labelled key switch for testing. If you can’t see either of these […]
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What are the 5 types of Emergency Lighting?
There are five main types of emergency lighting: Emergency lighting – safety lighting for when normal lighting fails. It should provide prompt, automatic, and timely lighting in a specified area. […]
How do I know which emergency lighting I need for my building?
Most buildings require a combination of the different types of emergency lighting to make the evacuation process as safe as possible for the building’s occupants. It is important to understand […]
What sort of business needs its emergency lights tested?
Where lights are fitted as a requirement of planning law, they must be tested. No-one is exempt, if you are in any doubt please contact us.
I have emergency lighting, how often should I have it tested?
You must have your emergency lighting tested every month, in accordance with BS EN 50172:2004 / BS 5266-8:2004. The requirement for this monthly testing is a simple period of simulated failure, during which […]
What benefit do I receive from having my emergency lighting tested?
As well as fulfilling your legal obligation, you will gain peace of mind.
How can Black Pear Electrical help me?
When you contact Black Pear Electrical we will take the time to discuss your emergency lighting requirements with you. We will book you a full review and consultation, where we […]
What does the engineer do during his visit?
The engineer will test every light, and ensure that they have a minimum of 3 hours working time. This will be done with the least possible disruption to your business.
What do I get after my testing is complete?
A certificate showing that your emergency lighting has been tested, which shows evidential proof of your compliance for yourself and your insurers, and peace of mind that you have fulfilled […]
What is EICR?
Sometimes referred to as fixed wire testing or periodic inspection (PIR), EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report. The report is an official document which is created following a detailed […]
