Following an external fire risk assessment the client required further investigation into emergency lighting provision across office areas. ARH was appointed to assess the findings, confirm compliance requirements and deliver any necessary upgrades with business continuity and staff safety as a priority.
The fire risk assessment advised that additional emergency lighting may be required but did not identify specific locations or quantities. This required a contractor with the technical knowledge to assess the site accurately and determine what was genuinely required to meet BS 5266 standards.
Any testing and installation work also needed to be completed outside normal office hours to avoid disruption and ensure safe working conditions during low-light testing.
ARH engineers attended site after hours and carried out a detailed lux level test after nightfall to capture accurate emergency lighting performance. All non-emergency lighting was isolated during testing to replicate true emergency conditions.
The assessment confirmed that additional emergency lighting was required within meeting rooms and the canteen area. It was also identified that the canteen lighting levels were below expectations during normal operation. ARH therefore proposed a solution that addressed both statutory compliance and day-to-day usability.
Once approved, the team returned to site to complete the works. All site procedures were followed, including inductions, safe isolation, risk assessments and method statements, with appropriate barriers and signage in place.
Four new recessed, non-maintained LED emergency spotlights with test switches were installed, selected to suit the building’s layout and appearance. The canteen lighting was upgraded with recessed Skydisc fittings to improve visibility and comfort.
On completion, electrical test certificates were issued and all documentation uploaded to both client and ARH portals to support ongoing compliance records.