Emergency lighting testing and compliance
Ensure your building remains safe, compliant, and fully prepared for an emergency with our nationwide emergency lighting testing and maintenance services. We support businesses of every size - from single‑site premises to multi‑location national estates - with reliable, fully certified testing carried out by qualified engineers.
Why emergency lighting testing matters
Emergency lighting is a legal requirement for all non‑domestic premises. In the event of a fire, power failure, or evacuation, it provides critical illumination to guide occupants to safety.
Building owners and responsible persons have a legal duty to ensure emergency lighting is installed correctly; maintained in efficient working order; tested monthly and annually; and documented with accurate records
Regular testing ensures:
Your system will operate correctly during an emergency
You remain compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
You meet BS 5266‑1 and BS EN 50172 standards
Faults are identified early, reducing risk and repair costs
You maintain a clear audit trail for insurers and enforcement bodies
GridCore’s emergency lighting testing services
We provide a complete suite of emergency lighting compliance services, tailored to your building type, occupancy, and risk profile.
Monthly function testing
A short functional test to confirm that each emergency luminaire operates correctly.
Includes:
- Visual inspection of all fittings
- Brief activation to confirm lamp and battery function
- Identification of any visible defects
- Digital reporting for your compliance records
Annual three‑hour duration test
A full discharge test to ensure your emergency lighting operates for the required duration under BS 5266. The test includes:
- Full three‑hour battery discharge test
- Inspection of luminaires, control gear, and signage
- Verification of lux levels and escape route coverage
- Detailed remedial recommendations
- Certification for your compliance file
Emergency lighting installation and upgrades
Whether you’re expanding, refurbishing, or replacing outdated systems, we design and install compliant emergency lighting solutions.
We cover: LED emergency lighting upgrades; central battery systems; self‑test emergency lighting; escape route and open‑area lighting; fire exit signage
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
For multi‑site organisations, we offer scheduled PPM programmes to keep your estate compliant year‑round.
Benefits include fixed annual pricing, consolidated reporting, reduced downtime and priority response for remedial works.
What you receive
Fully-qualified engineers
All testing is carried out by highly-trained engineers with extensive experience in commercial and industrial environments.
Digital reports and certification
Clear, audit‑ready documentation delivered after every visit.
Nationwide coverage
Engineers available across the UK, supporting single sites and national portfolios.
Competitive pricing
No hidden fees and clear quotations for any remedial work.
Fast turnaround
Flexible scheduling, including out‑of‑hours testing to minimise disruption.
Who we work with
Electrical safety is one of the most important responsibilities for any employer. GridCore has long-standing clients in a range of sectors, helping them stay compliant and safe.
Sectors we work with include:
Offices and commercial buildings
Schools, colleges and universities
Healthcare and care homes
Manufacturing, industrial and logistics sites
Government, local authorities and public sector
Hospitality and leisure
Landlords and property managers
Aggregates and quarries
Utilities
Defence
Retail stores and shopping centres
Whether you have 1 site or 100, we deliver consistent, compliant testing nationwide.
Book your emergency lighting test
Whether you need a one‑off annual test or a fully managed compliance programme, our team is ready to help.
Contact our compliance specialists today to discuss your emergency lighting testing.
