Emergency Lighting

Buy emergency lighting for commercial and residential premises: maintained and non-maintained LED emergency bulkheads, self-test emergency lights, emergency downlights, test key switches and batteries from BLE Lighting & Power, CQR, Hispec, Lumi-Plugin, Advanced and Yuasa.

Emergency lights we stock

• Emergency bulkheads, many IP65, for surface or recessed mounting: BLE Norfolk, BLE Crooksmoor self-test, CQR Bulkhead Plus, Hispec Emerald and the 1500lm CQR Bulkhead Max.
• Emergency amenity lights: BLE Endcliffe, Whirlow, Dore, Oxley and Chelsea fittings with photocell, microwave sensor and self-test options, such as the BLE Endcliffe 14W.
• Emergency downlights: Lumi-Plugin fire-rated LED downlights with emergency.
• Exit signs, blades and twin spots: CQR exit legend kits, the Hispec Emerald with legends, and Advanced addressable Blade-LED escape signs and Twin-LED spotlights. For printed signage see fire exit signs.
• Testing and spares: test key switches, spare keys and Yuasa emergency lighting batteries.

Choosing emergency lighting

• Maintained or non-maintained. Maintained lights are lit all the time and stay on when the mains fails, which suits exit signs and public areas. Non-maintained lights only come on when the supply fails, common on escape routes and in stairwells. Many fittings, such as the CQR Bulkhead Plus, can be set to either.
• Duration. M3 and NM3 mean maintained or non-maintained with a 3-hour duration, the most commonly specified rating.
• Self-test or manual. Self-test lights run their own tests and show the result on an indicator; manual fittings are tested with a key switch.
• Environment. Choose IP65 for outdoor, wet or dusty areas.
• Standard. UK emergency lighting is normally designed, installed and tested to BS 5266-1 by a competent person.

Why buy from JEM Systems UK

JEM Systems UK is a fire and security distributor supplying electrical contractors, fire alarm installers and facilities teams. We supply genuine products from brands including Advanced, BLE Lighting & Power, CQR and Hispec, all brand new and factory sealed. Listings show manufacturer part codes so you can order exactly what was specified, with fast UK delivery: next working day on UK mainland orders placed before 2pm, subject to stock. Need help? Contact our team.

Emergency lighting FAQs

What is the difference between maintained and non-maintained emergency lighting?

Maintained emergency lights are on continuously and keep working in a power cut. Non-maintained lights stay off while the mains is healthy and switch on automatically only when it fails.

How often should emergency lighting be tested?

BS 5266-1 recommends a short functional test every month, simulating a mains failure with a test key switch, and a full-duration test once a year, recorded in a log book. Self-test fittings run these automatically, but results still need checking and recording.

What are the legal requirements for emergency lighting?

In England and Wales, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires emergency routes and exits that need illumination to have emergency lighting of adequate intensity if normal lighting fails. BS 5266-1 is the code of practice normally used to meet this.

What is a twin spot emergency light?

A twin spot has two adjustable lamp heads on one body, used to light large open areas such as warehouses and halls when the mains fails. We stock Advanced Twin-LED spotlights, including a weatherproof IP65 version.