Emergency Lighting in Birmingham & the West Midlands
Emergency lighting is a vital life safety system, providing illumination during a power failure or emergency evacuation. Properly designed emergency lighting helps occupants safely locate escape routes, fire exits and emergency equipment when normal lighting is no longer available.
At IGS Electrical, we provide professional emergency lighting installation, testing, maintenance and certification for commercial and industrial premises throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Whether you require a completely new emergency lighting system, periodic testing or upgrades to an existing installation, we can provide a solution tailored to your premises.
Emergency Lighting Installation
Every building has different emergency lighting requirements depending on its layout, occupancy and use.
We install emergency lighting systems in:
- Offices
- Retail premises
- Schools and colleges
- Restaurants and hospitality venues
- Warehouses
- Factories
- Manufacturing facilities
- Industrial units
- Healthcare buildings
- Apartment blocks
- Commercial premises
All installations are designed to provide effective illumination of escape routes, exits, stairwells, plant rooms and other safety-critical areas.
Emergency Lighting Testing
Emergency lighting should be inspected and tested regularly to ensure it operates correctly during an emergency.
Our testing services include:
- Monthly functional testing
- Annual full-duration testing
- Battery testing
- Luminaire inspections
- Fault diagnosis
- Test records and certification
Routine inspections help identify faults before they become safety risks while supporting compliance with current fire safety legislation.
Emergency Lighting Maintenance
Like any safety system, emergency lighting requires ongoing maintenance to remain reliable.
Our maintenance services include:
- Battery replacement
- LED emergency lighting upgrades
- Emergency luminaire replacement
- Fault finding and repairs
- System alterations
- Planned maintenance programmes
Regular servicing helps maximise system reliability while extending the life of your emergency lighting installation.
Commercial & Industrial Emergency Lighting
We work with businesses across a wide range of sectors including:
- Offices
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Education
- Healthcare
- Warehousing
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Distribution
- Logistics
- Industrial facilities
- Facilities management companies
Whether your premises are open to the public or operate around the clock, we can design and maintain an emergency lighting system that meets your operational requirements.
Compliance & Certification
Emergency lighting systems should be installed, tested and maintained in accordance with current British Standards and fire safety guidance.
Following installation or testing, we provide the appropriate certification and clear documentation, giving you confidence that your emergency lighting system has been professionally inspected and maintained.
Why Choose IGS Electrical?
- Over 22 years of experience
- NAPIT registered
- Fully insured
- Commercial and industrial specialists
- Emergency lighting installation, testing and maintenance
- Detailed certification
- Planned and reactive support
Areas We Cover
IGS Electrical provides emergency lighting installation, testing and maintenance throughout Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands for commercial and industrial clients, landlords, facilities managers and property owners. Whether you require a new installation, routine testing or ongoing maintenance, we’re here to help.





