Emergency Lighting Installation
Our first priority is to protect you and your property from fire and help ensure you have a quick and efficient escape if necessary. You can be confident in our experience and expertise in providing high quality services in Sussex.
Emergency Lighting is a very important factor in escaping a building safety without any accidents. J Fire Safety can insure you have situated emergency lights should the worst happen.
Emergency lights come with 3 Hour battery back up should there be an evacuation and the power fails you will be lead the correct path towards an exit. Emergency Light levels are very important to offer just enough lights for a safe exit.
Emergency lights have to be tested monthly to ensure they work and the batteries have the chance to decharge and recharge. Incorrect maintenance will damage your emergency lights.
See our Emergency lighting contracts Emergency Lighting Contracts page for details on how we can help with this.

FAQs: Emergency Lighting Installation (Sussex)
1) Why is emergency lighting important?
It provides illumination during a power failure or fire, helping occupants find escape routes and exit safely with fewer accidents.
2) What types of emergency lighting do you install?
We design and install maintained and non-maintained fittings, bulkheads, downlights, exit signs, and route/area luminaires to suit your building layout.
3) Do your systems include battery back-up?
Yes. We specify luminaires with up to 3-hour battery back-up, so occupants can follow a clearly lit escape path during an evacuation.
4) Do you cover East & West Sussex?
Yes — we survey, install, commission and maintain emergency lighting across Sussex. We also cover Surrey, Hampshire and parts of Kent.
5) Will you design the locations and light levels?
Yes. Our designers set out escape routes, open areas, high-risk task areas, and exit doors to provide suitable illumination and signage.
6) How often should emergency lighting be tested?
A monthly function test is required to check each fitting operates on battery. We also recommend a full-duration test (typically 3 hours) annually to confirm batteries meet their rated duration.
7) Can you provide maintenance and testing contracts?
Absolutely. We offer planned maintenance with monthly checks and annual duration tests, plus remedial repairs and records for audits.
8) What documentation do I receive after installation?
You’ll get commissioning certificates, a logbook, as-fitted drawings (where applicable), and a maintenance schedule to support inspections.
9) Can you upgrade or replace existing fittings?
Yes — we can retrofit LED emergency luminaires, replace failing batteries/units, and improve coverage to meet current requirements.
10) Will installation disrupt my business or residents?
We plan works at convenient times and work efficiently to minimise disruption; phased installations are available for occupied buildings.
11) Do you integrate emergency lighting with fire alarms?
We can coordinate with your fire alarm system and building controls so escape signage and lighting support your evacuation strategy.
12) How do I get a quote or site survey?
Call 01903 372103 for a free, no-obligation quote. We’ll discuss your building, arrange a survey, and provide a clear proposal.
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