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Emergency Lighting
Guiding every person on your premises to safety when a fire or power failure strikes.
Ensure People Know Where to Go if the Lights Go Out
In an emergency, the way people move through a building matters enormously. Smoke reduces visibility. Power failures cut out standard lighting. Unfamiliar visitors may have no idea where the nearest exit is. In these circumstances, clearly illuminated escape routes are a vital safety requirement.
Emergency lighting is a legal obligation for commercial premises under BS5266, and the consequences of a non-compliant or poorly designed system can be more than simply a failed inspection. If an evacuation goes wrong and your emergency lighting is found to be inadequate, the liability implications for your business are serious.
At Incognito Systems, we design and install emergency lighting systems that are built around the specific layout and occupancy of your premises. Every system is tested, documented and maintained to keep your building compliant and your people protected.
Emergency lighting is a legal obligation for commercial premises under BS5266, and the consequences of a non-compliant or poorly designed system can be more than simply a failed inspection. If an evacuation goes wrong and your emergency lighting is found to be inadequate, the liability implications for your business are serious.
At Incognito Systems, we design and install emergency lighting systems that are built around the specific layout and occupancy of your premises. Every system is tested, documented and maintained to keep your building compliant and your people protected.
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How Emergency Lighting Works
Emergency lighting operates independently of your main power supply, activating automatically when mains power is lost. Battery-operated fittings provide illumination along escape routes, at exit points and in areas where people could otherwise be left in darkness during an evacuation.
The positioning of each fitting is critical. A system that leaves dark spots along an escape route or fails to clearly indicate exit directions is not doing its job. We assess your building layout in detail before specifying placement, ensuring coverage is complete and evacuation routes are clear and easy to understand for everyone on site.
The positioning of each fitting is critical. A system that leaves dark spots along an escape route or fails to clearly indicate exit directions is not doing its job. We assess your building layout in detail before specifying placement, ensuring coverage is complete and evacuation routes are clear and easy to understand for everyone on site.
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Lighting Products for Different Environments
Commercial premises vary significantly in terms of size, layout and the nature of the space. The fittings we specify reflect that.
Bulkhead fittings are a practical choice for corridors, stairwells and general office environments, providing reliable illumination in a compact format. Edge-lit fittings offer a lower-profile option suited to environments where aesthetics matter alongside compliance. For larger open spaces such as warehouses and industrial units, twin-spot fittings with directed beams provide the coverage needed across wide floor areas. Combined emergency lighting and exit signage fittings address both illumination and directional guidance in a single unit.
We select the right product for each area of your building, rather than applying a single fitting type throughout.
We select the right product for each area of your building, rather than applying a single fitting type throughout.
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Why Choose Incognito Systems for Emergency Lighting?
Serving businesses throughout Northamptonshire from our base in Kettering.
Designed around your building
We do not use standard templates or fixed layouts. Every emergency lighting system we install is preceded by a thorough assessment of your premises, taking into account floor plans, occupancy levels, escape routes and any areas that present particular challenges.
Compliant and fully documented
Every installation meets the requirements of BS5266 and is verified through our SSAIB accreditation. Full documentation is provided and kept up to date, so your compliance records are ready whenever they are needed.
Maintained to stay compliant
Emergency lighting systems require regular testing and inspection to remain effective and legally compliant. Our maintenance packages cover routine visits, functional testing and any remedial work required, with all findings logged and available for inspection.
Part of a Complete Fire Safety System
Emergency lighting does not operate in isolation. It is one component of a broader life safety strategy that includes fire detection, suppression,
When these elements are properly integrated, they work together to give your staff and visitors the best possible chance of evacuating safely and give your business the layered compliance position that current legislation expects. Bringing emergency lighting into a single managed setup is a practical and efficient approach.
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FAQs – Emergency Lighting Systems in Northampton
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that all commercial premises have adequate means of escape that are suitably illuminated. BS5266 sets out the specific technical requirements for emergency lighting systems. Failure to comply can result in enforcement action, and in the event of an incident, significant legal and financial consequences.
Design begins with a thorough assessment of your building, including floor plans, escape routes, occupancy patterns and any areas with specific challenges such as low natural light or complex layouts. From that assessment, we specify the type and positioning of each fitting to ensure complete, compliant coverage throughout your premises.
Any commercial premises where people work or visit requires emergency lighting. This includes offices, warehouses, retail units, industrial facilities, hospitality venues, healthcare settings and educational buildings. The specific requirements vary depending on the size and nature of the premises, which is why proper design is important.
BS5266 requires monthly brief functional tests, an annual full discharge test and routine inspection of all fittings and documentation. Our maintenance packages are structured around these requirements, with all testing logged and recorded to keep your compliance records current.
Yes. If you have an emergency lighting system already installed and need a new service provider, we are happy to carry out an initial inspection, review your existing documentation and take over the ongoing maintenance from there. We will be upfront with you about the condition of the system and any remedial work required.
Yes. Any changes to your building layout, escape routes or occupancy should be reviewed against your existing emergency lighting provision. New areas need to be covered and existing fittings may need to be repositioned. We can carry out a reassessment following building works and update the system and documentation accordingly.
Speak To Our Team About Emergency Lighting Systems in Northampton
Call us on 01536 680988, email [email protected] or request a quote and we will be in touch.
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