Looking for Emergency lighting?

Looking for emergency lighting electricians in Walton on Thames? If you require expert advice regarding emergency lighting, installation or even maintenance for emergency lighting at your HMO or commercial business, Precision Electrical Services have years of experience and top quality craftsmanship, ready to jump into action.

Why might you need emergency lighting in Walton on Thames?

You never quite know when an emergency such as loss of power or a fire could take place. Emergency lighting is a solution for safely evacuating individuals out of a building as quickly as possible, minimising injury and damage which often takes place when visibility is hindered.

HMO’s, emergency lighting in Walton on Thames

If you own or manage a HMO or house in multiple occupations, emergency lighting is imperative to make sure individuals can safely escape the premises in an emergency situation. Communal spaces such as the kitchen, stairwells and living rooms as well as escape routes in HMO’s require emergency lighting for the safe evacuation of individuals.

Having installed emergency lighting at HMO’s in Walton on Thames, we aim to create a bespoke lighting plan for our clients as legal requirements specific the number and type of emergency lighting is dependent on the size of the HMO, the occupancy and floor plan.

Commercial premises, emergency lighting in Walton on Thames

Precision Electrical Services work closely with numerous commercial businesses in Walton on Thames, the team have an in-depth understanding of the emergency lighting criteria required in commercial premises. Key features of emergency lighting which need to be considered include illumination for escape pathways such as corridors and exit points. Lighting must be installed in stairwells, especially illuminating uneven flooring or levels. Emergency equipment such as fire safety equipment must be illuminated too.

What are the legal requirements for emergency lighting?

The Regulatory Reform Order 2005 states that all HMO’s and commercial buildings in the UK include emergency lighting, demonstrating your legal obligation as a commercial business owner or landlord in Walton on Thames. The order stipulates  that emergency lighting provided illumination for exit points and pathways in the case of normal lighting failing.

Benefits of emergency lighting

Emergency lighting offers a clear and well lit pathway for occupants when trying to exit a building. During times of power interruptions, the loss of lighting can be disastrous but emergency lighting can reduce panic during stressful scenarios, allowing occupants to vacate the premises quickly and safely.  

During an emergency situation such as a fire or power outage, emergency lighting can still provide illumination to ensure safety equipment such as fire alarm call points and fire extinguishers are still visible.

Emergency lighting is a legal requirement, put in place to keep work environments safe for all occupants.

Installing emergency lighting is just the first step, to demonstrate compliance, emergency lighting must also be regularly serviced to ensure all bulbs, lighting and signage is clear and functioning. Luckily for you, Precision Electrical Services provide personalised aftercare once emergency lighting is installed and are always available for regular maintenance to ensure all individuals at your HMO or commercial premises are safe in the event of an emergency.

Precision Electrical Services, emergency lighting specialists

The team at Precision Electrical Services are NICEIC and Part P qualified electricians. We pride ourselves on providing clients with reliable and trustworthy electrical services and overall excellent customer service. Our electricians never compromise on electrical safety, always abiding to building regulations set out in BS7671, the national standard for electrical installations and safe wiring.

If you need emergency lighting electricians in Walton on Thames, Precision Electrical Services are ready to assist so feel free to give us a call.