Emergency Lighting

Emergency lighting systems for safe evacuation and compliance

Whether you are upgrading your escape route signs or installing emergency lighting with battery backup, our team provides tailored support built around your environment and risk profile.

End-to-end lighting services

Design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance under one contract.

BAFE-Certified Engineers

Installations and servicing delivered by qualified professionals.

Compliance guidance

Clear documentation, UK standards compliance and practical guidance tailored to your building and fire risk.

Nationwide coverage

Regional teams operating across the UK.

UK’s leading emergency lighting experts providing fast, compliant and reliable solutions

Lights fail. Escape routes shouldn’t.

Mitie Fire & Security delivers reliable emergency solutions designed to guide people to safety when normal lighting fails. From installation and integration through to testing and ongoing maintenance, we ensure your emergency light systems meet compliance standards and perform when needed most.

Our Emergency Lighting Services

Mitie provides a full range of lighting services designed to keep your systems compliant, dependable and effective. 

Surveying and design of emergency lighting systems tailored to your premises and evacuation strategy. 

Professional installation of emergency lighting equipment, including escape route lights, exit signage and emergency units. 

Seamless integration of emergency lighting with your fire alarm and detection systems. 

Thorough testing and commissioning to ensure performance and compliance with standards. 

Planned servicing to keep your lighting system fully operational and compliant. 

What is emergency lighting?

Emergency lighting is a critical safety measure that activates when normal lighting fails, helping people to find a safe exit and avoid hazards during power outages or fire conditions. 

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Protect safe evacuation and compliance

Emergency lighting provides critical visibility when seconds count.  Mitie Fire & Security delivers lighting systems and services that perform reliably and meet regulatory requirements. 

Emergency exit signs and lighting for every building

Emergency exit signs and illumination are essential in all commercial, educational, healthcare and industrial buildings. Legible, properly positioned exit signage helps guide occupants to safety during evacuations and emergency situations. 

We ensure your emergency exit signs and emergency lighting layout meet all regulatory and safety requirements, including correct placement and visibility. 

Emergency lights with battery backup

Emergency lights must stay powered even when the mains supply fails. That’s why emergency lights with battery backup are a core component of any compliant system. 

Mitie installs and maintains lighting units that self-test and switch to battery power automatically, providing reliable visibility when it matters most. 

Outdoor emergency light solutions

Outdoor emergency light solutions provide external illumination for building perimeters, access routes and external stairs. These units help occupants and visitors move safely away from danger when exiting a building.

Our outdoor emergency light installations are robust, compliant and tailored to your site layout. 

Emergency lighting and regulatory compliance

Emergency lighting is not optional. UK fire safety legislation and building standards require appropriate emergency illumination based on building use, occupancy and complexity. 

This includes

Proven experience. National capability.

We deliver emergency lighting and related safety services across healthcare, education, retail, logistics, manufacturing and commercial property environments.

40+ years

Delivering fire safety solutions

7,600+

Customers across the UK

800+

Specialists Nationwide

FAQ: Emergency Lighting

What is emergency lighting?

Emergency lighting refers to lighting systems that activate during power outages or emergencies to illuminate escape routes, exit points and critical areas. 

An emergency exit sign is illuminated signage indicating the direction of a safe exit. It is an integral part of any emergency lighting system and must remain visible during power loss. 

Emergency lights with battery backup are lighting units equipped with internal batteries that provide illumination automatically when the mains supply fails. 

Yes. Outdoor emergency light solutions are positioned to illuminate external escape routes, building perimeters and access areas to support safe evacuation. 

Emergency lighting must be tested regularly in line with relevant British Standards and fire safety regulations. This includes routine monthly checks and annual professional inspections. 

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