Emergency Lighting Benfleet

When you’re responsible for the safety of a whole building, there’s a lot of things to consider. There are fire risk assessments to carry out, dozens of laws to comply with, and, most importantly, people’s lives to protect.

It’s a big responsibility, and we know how hard it can be to make sure that all of the boxes are ticked. And one of the boxes that many people struggle to tick is the installation of emergency lighting.

There’s a whole system that needs designing, installing and testing, and it’s all too easy to make mistakes, especially if you’re not experienced at managing systems of this kind.

That’s why Detek Fire & Security Services provide a Benfleet emergency lighting service. We’re experts in all things fire and security, and we have the knowledge and qualifications to effectively design and install the perfect emergency lighting system for you.

If you think you could benefit from a quick and easy emergency light service that meets your specific needs, why not get in touch with us today?

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    What is Emergency Lighting?

    Emergency lighting is lighting that’s provided in the event of an emergency. Whether it’s a fire, earthquake, or anything else, emergency lighting provides occupants with the necessary light to escape the building safely.

    Since power outages are common during an emergency, emergency lighting has to be able to automatically turn on, and will need its own separate power source.
    Emergency lighting can generally be split into two main categories:

    • Emergency escape lighting – probably the one that most people are familiar with, it’s goal is to give sufficient lighting to allow people to escape an area or building while highlighting escape routes.
    • Standby lighting – this is used to allow activities to resume as normal in the event of a power outage.

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    How do I install Emergency Lighting?

    These days, most buildings will have emergency lighting installed as part of the construction process. But there are still many older buildings that don’t have the necessary emergency lighting.

    To get emergency lighting installed, you’ll have to follow several steps. The first of these will be to do a fire risk assessment, which will identify any potential safety risks in the building and describe what procedures need to be implemented to tackle these.

    You can then begin to design your emergency lighting system around this. These designs should include what system is being used and the positioning of all the emergency lights.

    Finally, you need to plan the installation of the system, as well as the procedures of testing the system.

    But it’s worth noting that you should always hire a professional with the necessary qualifications to install the emergency light system for you. While electricians are able to do this as well, those with the relevant qualifications are likely to have additional training and experience which means they can install the system in the most effective and efficient way possible.

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    Why should I get Emergency Lighting?

    It’s a legal requirement that any non-residential property, as well as the common areas of multiple occupancy dwellings, has sufficient emergency lighting for its occupants. Failure to meet emergency lighting requirements could result in a variety of punishments.

    But besides the fact that it’s a legal necessity, there are still several reasons why you should want emergency lighting for your building anyway, such as:

    • Protecting the occupants of your building in the event of an emergency.
    • Helps people locate safety equipment, which could help both them and the property.
    • Peace of mind, knowing that you’ve taken all possible steps to keep people safe and comply with the law.
    • Standby lighting can save your business money, by allowing you to work as usual during a power outage.

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    FAQs

    What happens if I don’t have the necessary emergency lighting?

    If your building or business is legally required to have emergency lighting, you could face a variety of punishments for not complying. Firstly, you’re likely to receive a notice which details how you’re failing to comply. If you’re still not compliant, it’s possible that you could receive a fine, and in worse case scenarios, such as if injury was caused by your negligence, you could even face jail time.

    How much does emergency lighting cost?

    There are a range of costs involved in emergency lighting, such as installation and testing fees, energy costs, and the cost to buy the system in the first place. Due to all of this, putting a final figure on how much emergency lighting will cost you is hard to accurately do.

    Saving money, removing stress, and protecting lives

    As we’ve already mentioned, Emergency Lighting provides a host of benefits. You can save money by using standby lighting to continue business as usual, remove the stress of knowing you’ve taken all the necessary steps, and you can help protect lives.

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    But when you choose Detek Fire & Security Services to help you with your Emergency Lighting Benfleet, you can get even more out of those benefits. That’s because through our comprehensive service that’s been designed based on many years of experience, we can:

    • Save you money with our competitive rates.
    • Remove any stress that choosing and installing an emergency light system may cause.
    • Protect lives more effectively, by designing the system so that it’s as efficient and reliable as possible.

    So if you want to save money while enjoying a stress free service, why not get in touch with us today and tell us about how we can meet your emergency lighting needs?