Emergency Light Testing

Emergency Lighting Tests for Safer Spaces

What Is This Service?

Emergency lighting systems play a critical role in helping occupants exit buildings safely during power failures or emergency situations. Regular testing and inspection helps ensure systems remain reliable, compliant and fully operational when needed most. BlocTest provides professional emergency lighting testing services for landlords, businesses and commercial properties with scheduled inspections, reporting and ongoing compliance support.

Maintains safe emergency exit routes
Supports compliance responsibilities
Checks operation during power failure
Identifies faults & battery issues early
Creates safe commercial environments
Required by most Insurers

Who Needs This Service?

Emergency lighting testing is recommended for commercial premises, rental properties, HMOs, offices, schools, community spaces and shared residential buildings where emergency lighting systems are installed. Routine testing helps property owners maintain safe evacuation routes and meet ongoing compliance responsibilities.

What's Included in This Service?

Emergency lighting tests check operation of systems in the event of power failure during an emergency and identifies potential back up battery issues. Engineers will also check luminaires, diffusers and prismatic lenses are clean, free from debris and fit for purpose and signage is clear and meets mandatory requirements

Battery discharge test
Signage is clear and meets requirments
Brightness & Illumination is sufficient
Physical condition of units
Chargers & Iindicators are working
Inspection Logs are up to date

Why Choose Bloctest?

BlocTest delivers reliable emergency lighting testing with a practical and professional approach. Our certified engineers provide clear reporting, flexible appointments and responsible service designed to help landlords and businesses maintain safe, compliant properties with minimal disruption.

Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

What areas do you cover?

North West and surrounding areas. We can offer testing on multiple sites outside the region on request.

What is emergency lighting testing?

Emergency lighting testing involves checking that emergency lighting systems operate correctly if the normal power supply fails. Testing helps identify faults with luminaires, batteries, charging systems and other components so that any issues can be addressed promptly.

How often should emergency lighting be tested?

Emergency lighting should be tested regularly in accordance with the relevant standards and the manufacturer’s instructions. Routine checks are generally carried out more frequently, with a full-duration test typically undertaken annually. The appropriate testing regime depends on the installation and its circumstances.

Is emergency lighting a legal requirement?

Emergency lighting may be required where it is necessary to protect people if normal lighting fails. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places duties on those responsible for relevant non-domestic premises to ensure appropriate fire safety measures are provided and maintained.

The exact requirements depend on the premises, layout, occupancy and risk assessment.

How much do you charge?

We have fixed rate for smaller sites & HMO’s which include first 50 to100 appliances. For larger sites we charge per appliance depending on quantities. Our quotes are very transparent and we over competitively priced comprehensive testing in full accordance with IET Code of Practice.

Need to arrange a test today?

Practical compliance support with flexible appointments and minimal disruption.

Emergency Lighting Testing