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Supported Living emergency lighting maintenance

Specialist Emergency Lighting Services for Supported Housing

At Safe I.S., we provide professional emergency lighting maintenance for supported accommodation, working with housing providers, landlords, managing agents, support organisations, facilities teams and other responsible persons. Our experienced engineers carry out detailed inspections, monthly function testing support and annual full-duration discharge testing, helping maintain dependable emergency lighting across a range of supported housing environments.

Supported accommodation provides people with a place to live alongside varying levels of assistance, with properties ranging from individual flats to shared houses and purpose-designed schemes. Residents may have different support needs and levels of independence, while staff may provide assistance on site or visit at scheduled times. If normal lighting fails, dependable emergency illumination can help residents and support staff navigate communal areas and escape routes safely. Regular inspection, testing and maintenance helps keep these systems reliable while supporting compliance with BS 5266.

We understand that supported accommodation is people's home and that residents may have individual needs that should be considered when maintenance is undertaken. Our engineers work respectfully and considerately within occupied properties, aiming to minimise disruption while providing thorough testing, clear records and practical recommendations.

Contact us today to discuss your requirements and receive a free no-obligation quotation.

Proud to be Third-Party Accredited to BAFE SP203-4 for Supported Living

BAFE is the independent registration body for third party certified fire protection companies across the UK. A national independent register of quality fire safety service providers.

We are therefore proud to be Third Party Accredited to BAFE SP203-4 for Emergency Lighting Maintenance.

The scheme recognises the importance of providing highly skilled, trained and competent engineering teams complete with a polished data recording process to ensure Emergency Lighting systems are maintained to the highest standards.

This accreditation scheme can give you peace of mind that when hiring SAFE I.S. to work at your property we are completing the works to the highest of standards.

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Supported Accommodation Emergency Lighting FAQs

Useful Guidance for Housing and Support Providers

Emergency lighting requirements can vary depending on the type of accommodation, building layout, occupancy and fire risk assessment. Here are answers to some common questions.

We can support a variety of settings, including shared supported houses, self-contained flats within supported housing schemes and purpose-designed accommodation with communal facilities.

Residents can have different levels of independence and may require varying degrees of assistance during an evacuation. Emergency lighting helps provide visibility through relevant communal areas and escape routes when normal lighting fails.

Requirements depend on the property's layout, occupancy and fire risk assessment. Emergency lighting may be required in communal corridors, stairways, entrances, shared facilities and other relevant parts of the escape route.

Monthly function tests should be carried out, together with an annual full-duration discharge test lasting three hours. These checks help confirm that emergency lighting and its backup batteries remain capable of operating correctly.

Where practical, yes. Our engineers work considerately within occupied accommodation and can coordinate with housing providers or support staff to minimise disruption to residents.

Any defects or concerns found during inspection are clearly recorded, with practical recommendations provided where remedial work is required. This gives the responsible person a clear understanding of what needs attention.

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Contact us today to discuss your compliance needs

With SAFE I.S. Ltd., securing the right fire and safety solution for your property is simple.

Whether you need friendly advice or require a quotation, our supportive and professional team is ready to assist.

Feel free to call us, email us, or use the contact form to reach our team; we want to help you improve your fire safety.

Telephone Lines Open: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:15 pm (excluding bank holidays).

Proudly Third Party Accredited

We are proud to be third party accredited in various fields.

Our varied range of accreditations shows our ability to meet legislation, regulations & guidelines whilst ensuring our work is always completed to the highest of standards.

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