Emergency lighting installations must comply with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).
This includes:
Camden
Westminster
Hackney
Islington
Tower Hamlets
Croydon
Southwark
Lambeth
Newham
Haringey
And surrounding London areas.
We focus on compliance, safety, and long-term reliability — not quick “tick-box” certificates.
An Emergency Lighting Certificate confirms that your system:
This document forms part of your legally required fire safety records.
If you are a landlord, managing agent, or business owner in London, you may be asked to provide this certificate during inspections.
If you are responsible for a property in London, emergency lighting is not optional — it is a legal requirement.
At Spycon Security Ltd, we provide professional Emergency Lighting Testing and Certification across London, ensuring your system complies with:
Our certificates are suitable for council inspections, HMO licensing, insurance compliance, commercial audits, and fire risk assessments.
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Emergency lighting systems must meet specific performance standards.
Most buildings require a minimum 3-hour emergency operation after mains failure.
Lighting design must support safe evacuation:
Lighting must ensure continuous visibility along the entire escape route.
Emergency lighting installations must comply with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).
This includes:
Incorrect installation can invalidate certification and create serious safety risks.
When you book with us, you receive:
We do not provide generic or rushed inspections. Each system is assessed thoroughly and professionally.
To remain compliant, systems must be tested regularly.
A brief simulated power failure to confirm lights operate correctly.
A full discharge test (typically 3 hours) to verify battery capacity and system performance.
All results must be recorded in an emergency lighting logbook.
Spycon Security Ltd carries out both routine and full discharge testing professionally and issues formal certification.
Understanding your system type is essential for correct testing and certification
Installed along corridors, staircases, and exit pathways to guide occupants safely to a final exit.
Used in larger rooms or halls to prevent panic and ensure clear direction toward escape routes.
Installed where hazardous processes require safe shutdown before evacuation.
Remains illuminated during normal operation and switches to battery backup when power fails.
Activates only when mains power fails. Both systems are common across London residential and commercial properties.
Yes. If your building has shared escape routes or public access, emergency lighting is generally required under fire safety legislation.
A monthly functional test and an annual full duration test are required.
Typically a minimum of 3 hours following power failure.
1 lux along escape routes and 0.5 lux in open areas.
Yes, especially in corridors, staircases, and shared areas.
Monthly checks can be carried out by a responsible person, but annual testing and certification should be completed by a competent engineer.
Faults must be rectified and retested before certification can be issued.
Yes. Installation must comply with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
Many insurance providers require annual emergency lighting testing records.
Most London properties take between 1–3 hours depending on size and system complexity.
