Emergency Lighting Certificate

Ensure your property is legally safe and compliant with a certified emergency lighting inspection from Manchester EICR Limited. We provide emergency lighting certificates for landlords, letting agents, commercial buildings, and public spaces across Greater Manchester.

Are Emergency Lighting Certificates a Legal Requirement?

Yes — under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, responsible persons (such as landlords, managing agents, or business owners) must ensure all emergency lighting systems are fully operational, tested, and documented.

You must:

Carry out monthly function tests
Arrange a full 3-hour annual discharge test
Maintain a valid certificate of inspection by a competent person

Non-compliance can result in enforcement action by local authorities or the fire service.

What’s Included in an Emergency Lighting Inspection?

Our NICEIC electricians in Manchester carry out inspections to BS 5266-1 standards. Each certificate includes:

3-hour discharge testing
Inspection of luminaires and signage
Battery and control gear checks
Review of previous logbook entries
Issuance of an official emergency lighting certificate (PDF format)

We can also provide quarterly testing schedules and combine with your fire alarm inspection certificate.

Who Needs an Emergency Lighting Certificate?

Landlords & HMO owners
Letting agents & estate managers
Commercial spaces (shops, offices, salons, gyms)
Education, healthcare, and hospitality buildings
Public housing & communal areas

Combine with Other Compliance Services

Save time and stay compliant with a one-visit service covering:

Landlord Electrical Certificate Manchester
Fire Alarm Testing Certificate
PAT Testing in Manchester
Gas Safety Certificate
Commercial Electrical Inspection Manchester

We’re your trusted partner for full electrical compliance in Manchester.

Areas We Cover

We provide emergency lighting certificates across Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Trafford, Stockport, Tameside, Bury, Salford, Oldham, Bolton, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should emergency lighting be inspected?

You should perform monthly functional checks and arrange a full annual 3-hour test by a qualified person. We provide annual certification and logbook updates.

What’s the legal basis for emergency lighting testing?

Can this be combined with other safety checks?

Case Studies

Vinci Hair Clinic

Commercial Installation Case Study

Full M&E design & installation. Over a period of 4 months, our team conducted the design and installation to Vinci’s new hair clinic in Manchester. Taking up the 4th floor suite, the space included a new reception, offices, consultation rooms & surgeries.

“Working with Jonny on this project was a seamless experience. The team’s professionalism and attention to detail ensured that everything was completed efficiently and to a high standard. We are extremely pleased with the results and would highly recommend Manchester EICR for any commercial electrical installation needs.”

— Neil, Vinci Hair Clinic Representative

Book Your Commercial EICR with Manchester EICR Limited

At Manchester EICR Limited, we specialize in providing expert EICR inspections for businesses across all industries. Our fully qualified electricians ensure that your commercial electrical systems meet legal and safety requirements.