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Emergency LED Batten Fittings
Emergency LED Battens | Safety-Compliant Backup Lighting
FAQ's
A: An emergency LED batten tube is a versatile lighting fixture that combines everyday LED lighting with integrated emergency functionality. Under normal conditions, it operates just like a standard LED batten, providing bright, energy-efficient illumination in spaces such as warehouses, corridors, stairwells, and commercial units. However, in the event of a power failure, the emergency function is automatically triggered.
Inside the fitting is a rechargeable battery pack and control gear that monitor the mains power supply. When the power is cut, the control gear activates the battery, which powers the fitting in a reduced light mode for a set duration, typically 3 hours. This ensures occupants have sufficient visibility to evacuate or navigate the space safely in compliance with emergency lighting regulations.
Emergency LED battens are designed to meet both general lighting and safety requirements, helping building owners and facilities managers meet legal obligations for emergency lighting. Most models include an LED indicator light that shows the battery and charging status, along with a test button that allows you to simulate a power cut and confirm the fitting functions correctly.
This type of product is ideal for areas where continuous safety lighting is essential and where downtime due to power outages could pose a risk to personnel or customers.
A: Maintaining your emergency LED batten fittings is essential to ensure they will operate correctly in the event of a power failure. Regular testing and maintenance not only ensure reliability but also help you stay compliant with UK regulations such as BS 5266-1, which outlines the code of practice for emergency lighting.
There are two primary types of tests required: monthly functional checks and annual full-duration tests. Monthly tests are quick and simple, they involve pressing the test button (if fitted) on the batten, which simulates a mains power failure. When activated, the emergency circuit should take over and light the fitting using battery power. You should visually confirm the fitting illuminates correctly and that the LED indicator returns to green once mains power is restored.
The annual test is more in-depth and requires switching off the mains supply to the emergency circuit for the full rated duration, typically 3 hours. During this test, the fitting should remain lit for the entire emergency period. If it dims significantly or switches off before the full time has elapsed, this may indicate a failing battery that needs to be replaced.
Battery life in emergency LED battens is usually between 3 and 5 years, depending on usage and environmental conditions. It is also important to ensure that fittings are not installed in areas with extreme temperatures or moisture unless they are IP-rated and specifically designed for such environments.
By keeping a record of all maintenance and testing, you can ensure your emergency lighting system is audit-ready and compliant with health and safety requirements.
A: Yes, emergency LED batten tubes sold by LampShopOnline are designed to meet all relevant UK and European safety standards for emergency lighting systems. These fittings are manufactured in accordance with BS 5266-1, which sets out the code of practice for emergency lighting in non-domestic premises, and EN 60598-2-22, which details safety standards specifically for emergency luminaires.
These regulations require that emergency lighting fittings provide a minimum of 1 lux of light along escape routes for a duration that allows safe evacuation, normally at least 3 hours. The emergency LED batten tubes available on our site are built with high-quality control gear and battery systems to meet or exceed this standard, providing peace of mind for building managers and installers alike.
In addition to regulation compliance, these fittings come with clear installation instructions, test buttons, and visual indicators for ease of ongoing maintenance. This ensures they are suitable for use in a wide variety of environments, including schools, offices, industrial units, and public buildings.
When selecting and installing emergency lighting, it is crucial that the layout and number of fittings comply with a risk assessment and emergency lighting design plan. We recommend working with a qualified electrician or lighting designer to ensure full compliance and optimal coverage.