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Emergency Lighting

Design, installation, testing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems across the North East, to BS 5266, keeping escape routes and exits lit when the mains power fails.

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  • IFSM Accredited (No. 8566)
  • Level 4 Diploma Assessor
  • Enhanced DBS Certified
  • 30+ Years' Experience
Emergency Lighting

Emergency lighting that works when it matters

When the mains power fails, emergency lighting keeps escape routes, exits and key areas lit so people can leave a building safely. For most non-domestic premises it is a legal requirement, and it needs to be designed, installed and tested correctly to be relied upon.

We design, install, test and maintain emergency lighting systems to BS 5266, from single luminaires to full schemes. The level of cover needed is confirmed by your fire risk assessment, and we keep everything logged and fully compliant.

Emergency lighting system installed by vortex
What we do

Our emergency lighting services

Design, installation, testing and maintenance to keep you compliant.

Site survey & design

Emergency lighting designed to BS 5266 around your escape routes, exits and risk areas.

Installation

Neat installation of maintained and non-maintained luminaires and illuminated exit signs.

Testing & servicing

Monthly functional and annual full-duration testing to keep your system reliable.

Certification & logbook

Compliant certificates and a logbook that records every test and result.

Upgrades & repairs

Upgrades to efficient LED luminaires and prompt repair of any faults.

Exit route lighting

Illuminated exit signs and route lighting so people can get out safely.

Illuminated emergency exit sign fitted by vortex
Where it is needed

Where emergency lighting is required

Emergency lighting is needed across escape routes and key areas in almost all non-domestic premises. We cover them all:

  • Corridors, stairways and escape routes
  • Final exits and external escape areas
  • Open areas and places of assembly
  • High-risk task areas and plant rooms
Why choose Vortex

Lighting you can rely on in an emergency

BS 5266 compliant

Systems designed, installed and tested to the emergency lighting standard, BS 5266.

Testing & logbooks

Regular testing with clear records, so you can prove compliance at any time.

LED upgrades

Efficient LED luminaires that cut running costs and maintenance.

30+ years' experience

Decades of fire safety experience across North East premises.

Emergency Lighting FAQs

Common questions

Do I need emergency lighting?

Most non-domestic premises are required to have emergency lighting so that people can escape safely if the normal lighting fails. Your fire risk assessment will identify where it is needed, and we can design a compliant system to match.

How often should emergency lighting be tested?

Emergency lighting should be tested monthly with a short functional test and annually with a full-duration test, in line with BS 5266. We carry out both and keep a logbook of every result.

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

Maintained emergency lights are on all the time, while non-maintained lights only come on when the power fails. We will advise which is right for each area of your premises.

Can you upgrade my existing emergency lighting?

Yes. We can upgrade older or failing systems, including converting to efficient LED luminaires, and repair faults to bring your system back into compliance.

Do you provide certificates?

Yes. We provide compliant certification and a logbook that records your emergency lighting tests and results, ready for inspectors and insurers.

Areas we cover

Emergency Lighting across the North East

Delivering Emergency Lighting for businesses and homes throughout Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham.

Get an emergency lighting quote

Talk to us about designing, installing or maintaining a BS 5266 emergency lighting system that keeps your premises safe and compliant.