Guardian Fire Solutions engineer delivering emergency lighting testing at a commercial property in Catford, South East London
Emergency Light Testing · Catford

Emergency Light Testing in Catford

BS 5266 emergency lighting testing in Catford for commercial premises, apartment blocks and HMOs — monthly function and annual 3-hour duration tests, fully certified.

Emergency lighting testing across Catford

Guardian Fire Solutions carries out emergency lighting testing across Catford. Catford's residential blocks and high-street businesses depend on six-monthly fire alarm inspections.

We deliver monthly function checks and annual three-hour duration tests in line with BS 5266, covering residential blocks, retail, restaurants and small offices. Faulty fittings are replaced on the same visit wherever possible, and every test is logged with a compliance certificate.

SE6 is covered as part of our south-east route. Working emergency lighting is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 — our testing programmes keep landlords, property managers and Responsible Persons fully covered.

What's included

  • Monthly function tests
  • Annual 3-hour duration tests
  • BS 5266 compliance
  • Fitting replacements and upgrades
  • Logbook updates and certificates
  • Coverage of commercial and residential sites
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Compliance Focused

Every service aligned with BS 5839 and current regs.

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Reliable Maintenance

Predictable schedules and dependable workmanship.

Commercial & Residential

Tailored support for businesses and homes.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — we work with landlords and managing agents across Catford on monthly function tests, annual three-hour duration tests and full BS 5266 certification.

Monthly function tests plus an annual full three-hour duration test, in line with BS 5266 — the same standard everywhere in the UK.

We isolate the mains, confirm every luminaire stays lit for the full three hours, replace failed fittings, and issue a compliance certificate for your logbook.

Yes — communal areas in Catford apartment blocks fall under BS 5266 and are a regular part of our testing route.

In most Catford jobs we replace failed fittings and batteries on the spot, minimising follow-up visits.

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