Emergency Downlights

Emergency downlights give discreet escape route and open area lighting from a small ceiling fitting. This range covers recessed and surface-mounted LED emergency downlighters from Advanced, CQR, BLE, Hochiki and Lumi-Plugin, with corridor, open area and high-level lens options.

Emergency downlights we stock

• Advanced LED-Lite (LuxIntelligent) – recessed, surface-mount and through-hole downlighters in maintained, non-maintained and slave versions, with standard, high-output and weatherproof options, such as the LLED3/NM3/P/REM. Non-addressable LED-Lite versions are also available.
• Advanced EasySafe – low-voltage addressable downlighters such as the ESL/C, powered from the LuxIntelligent data loop with no local mains feed.
• CQR – the recessed Emergency Downlight Spot, supplied with both open area and corridor lenses, and IP65 round and square surface downlights. See CQR.
• Lumi-Plugin – fire-rated LED downlights with an emergency light plugin, such as the Lumi-Emergency Corridor, combining everyday lighting and emergency lighting in one fitting. Browse Lumi-Plugin.
• BLE and Hochiki – the BLE RICHMOND recessed emergency downlight and Hochiki FIREscape Nepto addressable downlighters. See BLE and Hochiki.

How to choose an emergency downlight

• Lens: corridor lenses throw light along escape routes; open area lenses give a wide, symmetrical spread for rooms. Open area (anti-panic) lighting applies to floor areas larger than 60m².
• Mounting: recessed downlights suit suspended or plasterboard ceilings; surface-mount versions suit solid ceilings.
• Operation: choose non-maintained or maintained, and addressable models if the site uses an automatic test system.
• Environment: weatherproof versions are available for damp or exposed areas.

Spacing and positions should come from an emergency lighting design to BS 5266-1 and your fire risk assessment.

Why buy from JEM Systems UK

Every product is genuine, brand new and factory sealed. JEM Systems UK is an authorised distributor of Advanced and Lumi-Plugin, and we supply trade customers with fast, tracked UK delivery. Browse all emergency lighting.

Emergency downlight FAQs

What is an emergency downlight?

It is a compact ceiling luminaire with a battery that lights escape routes or open areas when the normal lighting fails. Most are non-maintained, so they stay off until the mains supply fails.

Should I choose a corridor or open area lens?

Use a corridor lens on escape routes and an open area lens in rooms and larger spaces. Some models, such as the CQR Downlight Spot, come with both lenses.

Can an emergency downlight also be the main light?

Yes. Maintained models and combined fittings such as the Lumi-Plugin emergency downlights provide everyday lighting and switch to battery if the power fails.

How often should emergency downlights be tested?

A short functional test monthly and a full rated-duration test annually, recorded in a log book. Self-test and addressable models automate this.