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  Regular maintenance of a central battery emergency lighting system is critical for ensuring its reliability, compliance, and performance when it matters most.    1. Ensures System Reliability 2. Compliance with Regulations 3. Extends System Lifespan 4. Maintains Battery Performance 5. Minimises Downtime 6. Enhances Safety 7. Reduces Liability Risks    

With over 56 years of experience, BLE Lighting & Power is dedicated to providing high-quality emergency lighting solutions that ensure compliance and safety in healthcare environments. Emergency lighting is critical in hospitals, clinics, and care homes, where patient safety and regulatory adherence are paramount. At BLE, we offer a comprehensive range of services and products […]

In healthcare environments, maintaining safety and ensuring compliance with regulations is critical. Emergency lighting is a vital part of these safety systems, helping to protect both patients and staff in the event of power outages or emergencies. However, monitoring and maintaining these systems can be a time consuming and resource heavy task. This is where […]

Emergency lighting is a critical element in healthcare settings, where the safety of patients, staff, and visitors is paramount. From hospitals to care homes, ensuring that emergency lighting systems are properly tested and maintained is essential to remain compliant with safety regulations and ensure a safe environment during emergencies. Healthcare facilities must adhere to British […]

BS 5266-1:2016 is the code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises inside the UK. This British Standard provides guidance and recommendations on the design, installation, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems in non-domestic buildings. It establishes the necessary requirements to ensure that people can quickly and safely evacuate the premises during power failures or other […]

Building regulations in the UK are in place to ensure that all buildings have emergency lighting and that the lighting conforms to BS 5266 part 1. This means that the latest best practices should be applied, as this is not just guidance but a legislative requirement. The UK Building Regulations are designed to ensure that […]

If you are considering swapping to an electric car, you are likely to have heard all the misconceptions regarding owning one. Electric vehicle technology has developed quickly in recent times but limits of early technology are still considered reasons not to make the switch to an EV. Let’s unpick the top three common myths to […]

Exit signs – deciding the viewing distance. Emergency exit signs are a mandatory part of building safety. It is essential to maintain the safety of the individuals in your place of business. Evacuation routes must be clearly marked and visible. Any final exits and locations where the escape route may be unclear must have signs […]

A fire alarm call point or manual call point, provides an opportunity to manually raise the alarm in the event of a fire. The button, which is usually placed behind breakable glass, is pushed raising the alarm and so alerting everyone in the building.  They add another safety measure to a fire alarm system by […]

The battery backup of the emergency lighting system will depend on the building and the evacuation strategy. A 3-hour duration is required in entertainment places (cinemas, theatres, etc.) and facilities with a sleeping risk (hotels and guesthouses, etc.). A 3-hour duration is also required if evacuation is not immediate or where early re-occupation may be […]