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Emergency Lighting

To ensure safe evacuation in the event of a fire or and emergency, all businesses and organisations are legally required to provide and maintain adequate emergency lighting, which must confirm to BS 5266.

Emergency lighting should be inspected and tested annually by a surveyor to ensure the fittings are fit for purpose, in accordance with BS 50172 and BS 5266, with the results recorded in a logbook.

Barton Knight Electrical offers Fire Risk Assessment or Emergency Lighting Compliance surveys, inspection, testing and maintenance as well as installation of emergency lighting, for residential, commercial and industrial properties. Complete our online contact form for further details or to get a quote.

Choose the right charging solution

In 2024, electric cars made up 19.6% of new car sales – and the number of electric cars on the road is expected to grow exponentially. Electric car charging facilities are set to become a common feature of our homes, workplaces and public areas.

The government is encouraging the expansion of car charging infrastructure with the £30million Plugged In Places Scheme.

Why Barton Knight?
• Expertise to assist in choosing the right charging solution
• All charging units have been selected for their quality and are manufactured in the U.K.
• Full installation manuals are provided
• NICEIC installers
• Full service contracts available
• Assistance with grant applications

At Barton Knight Electrical we have over 4 years of installing electrical car charging facilities. We can provide expert guidance on the best charging option for your circumstances. We only supply leading makes of chargers from UK suppliers, all with a 3-year warranty on equipment and labour.

In the office
The government’s Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) grant offers £300 per socket for up to maximum of 20 sockets across all sites for each application.

As an OLEV authorised installer, Barton Knight can install, commission and service your charging points in your office.

Not only that, we will guide you through the application for the grant and provide expert assistance in selecting the best charging solution for your office.

Residential and commercial developments
Increasingly we are finding that car charging points form part of new developments as the local authorities mandate adoption. Barton Knight has completed many high profile residential and commercial developments recently which incorporated the latest car charging technologies.

Local authorities
Barton Knight has extensive experience of car charging sites in local authority sites, such as hospitals and council buildings.

Complete fire detection solution

Barton Knight Electrical offers the “one stop shop” for all your commercial fire & smoke alarms installation and maintenance requirements.

With offices in Hammersmith, Guildford and Chichester we comprehensively cover London and the South East. We have strategically located personnel who help us to ensure prompt and efficient attention to new or existing commercial fire & smoke alarms installations.

Both national and European laws demand a minimum level of fire alarm and protection equipment and that it be maintained to accredited standards for all public and commercial buildings. We understand that with all the other demands on your time the last thing you need is yet another regulation to worry about. We specialise in this area and can resolve your questions promptly and efficiently. Contact us with any queries so that you can get on with what you do best, running your organisation or business.

Installation & Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems
If you have ever experienced the devastating effects of fire on a business then you may well know the importance of having a fire alarm system in place. It is not difficult to imagine the catastrophic effects fire can have. 80 percent of organisations that have a major fire cease trading within 3 years making fire prevention a great investment in your business.

Fire alarm systems are one of the best investments a business can make to ensure it is protected from fire. Disruption to business such as loss of data or key business equipment can take time to replace or is irreplaceable.

For staff safety, what systems are in place to prevent injury or the loss of life? If you have the right fire alarm installed in your premises it means that your staff and visitors will be safe and even if a fire does break out, they can safely escape from the building.

Below are typical systems we can supply, install and commission. All systems and services are approved by BAFE which ensures you comply with current Fire Safety Law and the system has been fitted by an approved company.

Conventional Fire Alarm Systems
Conventional fire alarm systems are the entry level for most fire system requirements. These alarms are suitable for small offices, nurseries, small hotels, warehouses, shops and any small business.

Twin Wire Fire Alarm Systems
Twin wire fire alarm systems are similar to a conventional system as they have detection zones. The main advantage of twin-wire systems is you can put sounders on the detection circuit which means you can save on the cost of having to wire additional sounder circuits.

Addressable Fire Alarms Systems
Addressable fire systems transmit data over the detection circuit that provides intricate information for the user including the exact location of the fire. Addressable fire alarm systems are ideal for larger premises such as hotels, office blocks and large factories.

Automatic Fire Detection
Commonly used in most areas where a fire may occur from combustible materials such as paper, wood and textiles.

Wireless (Radio) Alarm Systems
Radio fire alarms (also known as wireless fire alarms) are the same as a standard analogue addressable fire alarm system but with the advantage of no wires to interlink the detection and sounders. Wireless fire alarms are ideal for premises with multiple buildings such as schools, colleges or science parks.

Remote Monitoring
Once you have the right system in place you should then consider how to respond to an alarm out of working hours. Barton Electrical Services has the solution with a remote monitoring service.

Lighting and power solutions in the workplace

Barton Knight Electrical specialises in providing all types of commercial lighting and power installations; traditional and contemporary designs of office lighting and providing power distribution to where it’s needed. Offering our expertise to help design lighting to create ambiance, mood and a positive working environment in your offices. It is essential that employees desks are well-lit and that the client entrance areas appear warm and welcoming.

It is also important when creating a professional working environment that office lighting complements the existing fixtures, fittings and style of building. Types of lighting and power installation work undertaken include:

• Office lighting installations
• Office lighting maintenance and servicing
• Office power installations
• Floor box installations
• Electrical wiring and rewiring
• Emergency lighting
• Energy saving components
• UPS (uninterruptible power supplies – protect your business from loss of power and inconsistent supply problems)
• Test and commission portable appliance testing (pat)
• Containment (trunking, trays, conduit)
• Fuse board installations
• Distribution board installations

Our electrical contractors use the latest testers that are regularly calibrated to ensure that you can get on with your daily activities with the assurance that your electrical equipment is safe to use. All our installation work is inspected by the NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting).

Our team of electrical contractors have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out testing and inspection of all existing wiring in your commercial property in accordance with the 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations, BS 7671. We can provide you with a Periodic Investment Report and carry out a full assessment of your existing electrical installation and advise you on any work that might be required to bring it up-to-date with regulations.

Our in house specialist engineers provide complete office lighting and power design services. We have an extensive knowledge of different light sources and an understanding of automated control systems required for developing a fully functional, multi use design.

Fill in our contact form for more information or for a free quotation.