Monthly function check
Operate the test facility for long enough to confirm that each emergency lamp illuminates. Self-test and monitored systems still need their status and faults reviewed.
Emergency lighting testing / UK
Emergency lighting testing requirements UK
Create a practical 12-month emergency lighting test and maintenance schedule for manual, self-test, DALI-monitored or central systems.
Emergency light test frequency
How often should emergency lighting be tested?
Annual full-duration inspection
Plan the full-duration inspection for a low-risk period and allow for battery recharge. Review self-test or DALI arrangements separately from the normal lighting controls.
Keep the evidence usable
Record the date, zone, test type, result, fault, remedial action and sign-off. The record also helps distinguish dedicated products from emergency conversion options.
Central controlsAdd a routine visual check of central indicators where the installation uses a central power system.
Self-test and DALIUse reported results to reduce manual operation, not to ignore faults or record keeping.
Project changesReview the emergency-lighting arrangement and the wider commercial product range when the layout, use or risk assessment changes.