📘 What Is an Emergency Lighting Periodic Test Certificate?
A periodic test certificate is the formal record of an inspection and test carried out on an existing emergency lighting installation. It is different from an installation certificate. This document confirms whether the installed system still complies with BS 5266‑1 and records any deviations, defects or remedial work required on your Layton site.
Purpose
Why the Periodic Certificate Matters in Layton
- Confirms that an existing emergency lighting system in Layton remains suitable and safe.
- Demonstrates BS 5266‑1 and fire risk assessment compliance for insurers and enforcing authorities.
- Provides a clear record for ISO audits and building safety management systems.
- Documents the condition of luminaires, batteries, controls and documentation at a specific date.
Frequency
When It Should Be Completed
- Typically annually, after the full-duration emergency lighting test.
- More frequently in higher-risk premises, following the fire risk assessment.
- Whenever there are significant alterations to the building or emergency lighting system.
- Whenever the responsible person or insurer requests a formal periodic report for a Layton property.
Responsibility
Who Can Complete and Sign It?
- A competent person with appropriate training and experience in emergency lighting.
- Usually a qualified electrician, emergency lighting engineer or specialist contractor.
- The person must understand BS 5266‑1 and the specific installation being tested.
- Lux Meter Pro helps standardise the process across your engineers and Layton sites.
📄 Overview of the Periodic Test Certificate Sections
The Lux Meter Pro periodic test certificate follows a structured layout. Below is an explanation of each section and how it maps to the fields in the iOS app when you’re working on a Layton site.
| Section | Key Fields | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Header & Certificate Number |
Certificate number * Date of inspection |
Uniquely identifies the certificate and links it to the Layton site and inspection date. Lux Meter Pro can auto-generate a structured number (e.g. ELC-layton-YYYYMMDD-XXXX) directly in the app. |
| 1. Client Details |
Client name * Client address * Site contact (optional) |
Identifies the responsible person or organisation. Use the legal entity name used for contracts, insurance and ISO documentation for your Layton premises. |
| 2. Installation Details |
Installation address * Extent of installation * |
States exactly which part of the building the certificate covers (e.g. “Ground floor offices and main stairwell, Layton”), which is essential for larger sites and phased testing regimes. |
| 3. Deviations from Standard |
Clause reference (e.g. 4.2, 6.3) Deviation details |
Records any deliberate or existing departures from BS 5266‑1. In Lux Meter Pro you can add multiple deviation rows and reference the clause numbers used in the app. |
| 4. Reference Documents | Drawings, previous certificates, logbooks, risk assessment references | Lists other documents used during the inspection such as plans on site in Layton, previous periodic reports or logbooks. |
| 5. Recommended Interval for Next Inspection | Recommended interval (e.g. “12 months”) | Records the engineer’s recommendation for the next periodic inspection in line with BS 5266‑1 and the fire risk assessment. |
| 6. Certification Statement |
Inspector name * Position * Date Signature * |
Formal declaration that the inspection has been carried out and that the report accurately reflects the condition of the installation at the time of test. Lux Meter Pro uses your stored digital signature image here. |
| 7. Contractor Details |
Trading title * Contractor address * Postcode Registration number (e.g. NICEIC, NAPIT) Telephone number * |
Identifies the company or sole trader responsible for the inspection and test. The app can automatically preload these details from your saved contractor profile. |
| 8. Purpose of System |
Emergency escape lighting Emergency safety lighting Open area lighting Standby lighting Partial standby lighting High risk task area lighting |
Tick at least one purpose that applies to the system. Lux Meter Pro presents these as toggles that must include at least one selection before the certificate is considered complete. |
| 9. Installation Arrangement |
Self-contained emergency luminaires Central battery system Combined emergency luminaires Standby generator system |
Defines how the emergency lighting is supplied and controlled. Again, at least one arrangement must be selected to satisfy the app’s validation checks. |
| 10. Categories of Operation |
Type number Mode (maintained/non-maintained) Facilities Duration |
At least one row must be completed. Typical entries include 3‑hour non‑maintained escape route luminaires, maintained exit signs, or high risk task fittings with specific durations. |
| 11. Results of Inspection & Testing |
Clause reference Requirements System conformity |
For each clause checked (for example, 4.2 plans available on premises), record the requirement and whether the system conforms. Lux Meter Pro requires at least one conformity entry before you can generate a complete certificate. |
✏️ How to Complete the Periodic Test Certificate in Lux Meter Pro
The Emergency Lighting Periodic Test view in the iOS app mirrors the certificate layout. Follow these steps to complete the form correctly and avoid missing any required fields for your Layton site.
Step 1
Open a New Periodic Certificate
- From your Lux Meter Pro dashboard, choose the Emergency Lighting Periodic Test option.
- Create a new certificate for the current Layton site or open an existing draft report to continue.
- The app automatically checks required fields and shows a clear status banner: “Form Incomplete” or “Form Complete”.
Step 2
Complete Client & Installation Details
- Fill in the Client field using the building owner or responsible person’s legal name.
- Enter the Client Address and Installation Address carefully for traceability in Layton.
- Describe the Installation Extent (for example, “All escape routes and stairwells, Layton office”).
Step 3
Record Deviations and Reference Documents
- For any known departures from BS 5266‑1, add a row under Deviations with the clause number and a brief description.
- Use clause references such as “4.2” (plans available) or others relevant to the installation.
- List key documents in Reference Documents (drawings, previous certificates, logbooks and fire risk assessments kept for the Layton building).
Step 4
Set the Recommended Interval
- In most cases the recommended interval is “12 months”.
- Adjust the interval if the fire risk assessment or local regulations in Layton specify a different frequency.
- Lux Meter Pro stores this in the certificate and can help you plan future visits.
Step 5
Enter Certification & Contractor Details
- Fill in the Inspector Name and Position exactly as you want them to appear on the PDF.
- Confirm the Date of inspection using the date picker.
- Check your Trading Title, Contractor Address, Postcode, and Telephone Number are correct.
- Lux Meter Pro can preload your stored contractor information so most of this is already completed for you.
Step 6
Select Purposes & Arrangements
- Under Purpose of System, tick all that apply: emergency escape lighting, open area lighting, high risk task area lighting and so on.
- Under Installation Arrangement, select whether the system is self‑contained, central battery, combined luminaire or standby generator based.
- The app will not treat the form as complete unless at least one purpose and one arrangement are selected.
Step 7
Complete Categories of Operation & Results
- Fill in at least one row in the Categories table (type number, mode, facilities and duration).
- Populate the Results table with the BS 5266‑1 clause, requirement and system conformity (e.g. “Satisfactory” or a short note describing the status).
- Lux Meter Pro requires at least one non‑empty conformity field before it allows you to generate a complete certificate.
Step 8
Add Your Stored Signature & Generate PDF
- Make sure your digital signature is stored in the app settings. If it is missing, the certificate will be flagged as incomplete.
- The periodic test view automatically applies your signature image when available.
- Tap Generate Certificate. If any required fields are missing, Lux Meter Pro shows a clear validation list so you can correct them quickly.
- Once complete, the app creates a professional PDF you can email to the client or upload to your document management system for the Layton site.
Note for ISO and compliance teams in Layton:
The periodic test certificate generated by Lux Meter Pro is designed to be fully traceable.
Each report includes a unique certificate number, engineer details, date of inspection, deviations and a clear overall status,
which makes it suitable for ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and fire safety audits when used as part of your documented procedure.
✅ Quick Checklist Before Generating the Periodic Certificate
Use this checklist to confirm that every required part of the Emergency Lighting Periodic Test Certificate is complete in Lux Meter Pro before you press “Generate Certificate” for your Layton visit.
Certificate number is present and unique.
Confirm that the generated number or manually entered ID matches your company’s numbering system.
Confirm that the generated number or manually entered ID matches your company’s numbering system.
Client and installation details are fully completed.
Client name, client address, installation address and installation extent must be clear and unambiguous for the Layton property.
Client name, client address, installation address and installation extent must be clear and unambiguous for the Layton property.
At least one deviation row is completed if applicable.
Any known departures from BS 5266‑1 should be recorded with the relevant clause number and explanation.
Any known departures from BS 5266‑1 should be recorded with the relevant clause number and explanation.
Purposes and arrangements are selected.
Ensure you have ticked at least one purpose and one arrangement that accurately describe the system.
Ensure you have ticked at least one purpose and one arrangement that accurately describe the system.
Categories of operation table has at least one meaningful row.
Type, mode, facilities and duration should reflect the main system configuration you have tested.
Type, mode, facilities and duration should reflect the main system configuration you have tested.
Results of inspection include at least one conformity entry.
At least one clause, requirement and conformity line must be completed to show your findings.
At least one clause, requirement and conformity line must be completed to show your findings.
Inspector and contractor details are complete.
Name, position, trading title, contractor address and telephone number should be filled in and checked for accuracy.
Name, position, trading title, contractor address and telephone number should be filled in and checked for accuracy.
Digital signature and date are applied.
Confirm that your stored signature is visible in the app and the date matches the inspection date for Layton.
Confirm that your stored signature is visible in the app and the date matches the inspection date for Layton.
Use Lux Meter Pro for Every Periodic Test Certificate in Layton
Standardise your emergency lighting periodic test certificates across all sites and engineers in Layton. Generate professional BS 5266‑1 compliant PDFs in minutes, straight from your iOS device.