Emergency lighting
We design, install and test emergency lighting so people can find their way when normal lighting fails, and so you have clear records showing it has received the attention it needs.
Chapter 1 · Survey and design
Emergency lighting must help people find their way when normal lighting fails. Atlantic Fire Systems considers the route people will take, the places where they could stumble or become disorientated, and the equipment they may need to locate.
Our emergency-lighting work is carried out by qualified electricians. We bring electrical competence together with an understanding of emergency illumination and the building’s evacuation arrangements.
We review escape routes, stairs, changes of level and direction, exits, open areas and relevant safety equipment. Mounting height, fitting spacing, obstructions, output and battery duration influence the design. We consider exit signs and illumination around call points, firefighting equipment and other locations required by the applicable design standards.
Suitable photometric information and calculations support fitting selection and coverage. The design follows BS 5266-1 and the relevant emergency-lighting standards, including BS EN 1838 where applicable. Existing layouts are assessed for alterations that may have left gaps in protection.
Chapter 2 · Installation
We supply and fit appropriate maintained or non-maintained luminaires, signs, test facilities and associated wiring. We check the electrical installation and operation under simulated supply failure, document the work and explain the arrangements for future tests.
Chapter 3 · Testing, records and follow-up
Our maintenance can include monthly functional tests and the annual full rated-duration test. These are different activities:
A short check that each fitting and sign switches to emergency operation.
Fittings run on battery for the system’s full rated duration to confirm they last as designed.
We inspect fittings and diffusers, look for damage or obstruction, check charging indicators and assess battery performance. Failed fittings and batteries are reported for repair or replacement, with the work and subsequent checks recorded.
Duration tests are planned around occupancy and the time needed for batteries to recharge. We discuss any temporary reduction in protection with the responsible person.
You receive test results, defect information and updates to your records. The purpose is practical: lighting that supports the planned escape route and evidence that it has received the attention it needs.
