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Emergency Lighting Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This emergency lighting safety checklist template assists electricians, electrical installers and supervisors to confirm that emergency lighting systems are installed safely and in line with the relevant standards.

It covers planning, competence, site conditions, safe isolation, correct wiring, protective devices, battery installation and comprehensive testing. The checklist complies with BS 5266-1, BS 7671 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, as well as HSE guidance on electrical safety.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑installation planning and risk assessment.
  • In‑process verification of wiring, protection and testing.
  • Post‑installation sign‑off and compliance recording.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be resolved before the circuit is commissioned. The checklist is designed to be used on‑site by a competent person, with results recorded on the project test register.

It also helps demonstrate compliance during inspections or audits, providing clear evidence that all statutory requirements and best‑practice controls have been applied.

Complete the checklist during installation and retain the record for future maintenance and regulatory inspections.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: BS 5266-1; BS 7671; Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

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Checks covered in this Emergency Lighting Installation checklist

This Emergency Lighting Installation safety checklist template covers 26 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a risk assessment and design specification for the emergency lighting system been completed and approved?
2Is a method statement or permit to work for the installation issued and signed by an authorised person?
3Is the installation team competent, qualified and authorised to work on emergency lighting circuits?
4Are the relevant BS 5266-1 and BS 7671 standards referenced in the project documentation?
5Is the work area clear of unnecessary obstructions and is adequate general lighting provided for safe installation?
6Has the supply circuit been isolated and verified dead before work begins using a voltage tester?
7Are appropriate lock‑off and isolation devices in place and clearly tagged?
8Is personal protective equipment (insulated gloves, safety glasses, flame‑resistant clothing) available and being worn?
9Are all tools and test equipment inspected, calibrated and suitable for the voltage class?
10Is the correct cable type, size and rating selected, stored without damage and protected from mechanical injury?
11Are cable routes clearly marked, sealed against moisture and fixed according to BS 7671 requirements?
12Is the emergency lighting circuit protected by an appropriately rated circuit breaker or fuse and segregated from other circuits?
13Are residual‑current devices installed where required and tested for correct operation?
14Is the emergency lighting unit securely mounted, correctly oriented and free of physical damage?
15Is the battery backup installed, correctly connected, of the required capacity and free of corrosion?
16Is an exclusion zone or warning signage set up to protect other workers from live electrical work?
17Is the protective earth connection verified and tested?
18Has an arc‑flash risk assessment been carried out and appropriate flash‑protective PPE provided?
19Is the emergency lighting system correctly wired to the mains supply and to the control panel with clear labeling?
20Is the lighting level and coverage verified against the design calculations using a lux meter, meeting the minimum illuminance required by BS 5266-1?
21Has a battery discharge test been carried out to confirm the required standby time?
22Are all test results recorded on the test certificate and signed by a competent person?
23Has the system been tested for operation during a simulated power failure?
24Is a suitable fire extinguisher for electrical fires readily available near the work area?
25Is the final documentation (as‑built drawings, test certificates, maintenance schedule) completed and filed?
26Has the installation area been cleared of debris and waste material after completion?

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Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

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What types of safety checklist can I create?

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How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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