Emergency Lighting
Emergency Lighting Testing Frequencies
BS 5266 good practice indicates monthly brief function tests and an annual full-duration test, with records kept in a logbook.
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Emergency Lighting Testing
Function and duration testing of emergency lighting to support BS 5266 good practice.
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What Is an EICR?
An EICR is a formal, documented assessment of a fixed electrical installation against BS 7671, recording classified observations and a satisfactory or unsatisfactory outcome.
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What Is Included in an EICR?
An EICR covers the consumer unit, protective devices, circuits, earthing and bonding, and a representative sample of the installation, with observations and test results recorded.
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What Do C1, C2, C3 and FI Mean?
C1 = danger present (immediate action); C2 = potentially dangerous (prompt remediation); C3 = improvement recommended; FI = further investigation required. C1, C2 and FI make a report unsatisfactory.
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What Happens After an Unsatisfactory EICR?
C1, C2 and FI observations must be addressed. A remedial quotation is provided, work is completed, affected circuits are re-tested and electrical certification is issued where required.
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