Safety Testing

Commercial Luminaire Safety Assessment

​​​​​​Commercial luminaire testing is essential for assessing lighting fixtures to be used in business environments to ensure they meet high standards of safety required for commercial environments.

The testing includes assessment electrical safety, constructional integrity, thermal operation, ingress protection by verifying that luminaires function properly without posing risks such as electrical shocks, overheating or misclassification.

Successfully passing these tests confirms that the luminaires are reliable, safe, and effective for various commercial applications, ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards.

Emergency Luminaire Safety Assessment

​​​​​​Emergency luminaire safety testing ensures your lighting systems which are used in crisis situations function effectively and reliably.
We evaluate the luminaires' ability to operate safely during power failures and that battery life, light intensity, and duration capabilities are all functioning as intended.

Emergency luminaire testing also checks for compliance with safety standards regarding visibility for illuminated signs to ensure these fixtures give the correct information, clearly, when most needed.

Passing emergency luminaire safety testing confirms that your products meet strict requirements for emergency luminaires in public and occupational spaces.

Ingress Protection (IP) and Impact (IK) Testing

IP (Ingress Protection) and IK (Impact Protection) testing of luminaires assess their resistance to environmental factors and mechanical impacts.
At The LIA we can assess your IP rating to ensure your fixture’s ability to prevent the penetration of solids (like dust) and liquids (like water), crucial for outdoor, bathroom and industrial settings.

IK testing determines your luminaire's resilience against physical impacts, ensuring durability in high-traffic or vandal-prone areas. Together, these tests ensure that lighting products can withstand harsh conditions and continue to operate effectively, maintaining safety and functionality in diverse environments.

Flammability Tests

We flammability test your luminaires to assesses their resistance to fire and heat, ensuring that materials used do not contribute to flame spread or present hazards.

At The LIA we’re accredited for all your flammability testing needs such as glow wire testing, ball pressure testing and needle flame testing. We’re also accredited for TP(a) and TP(b) testing, which is a UK specific assessment for evaluating the fire performance of diffuser materials used in lighting fixtures.

These tests are crucial for confirming that luminaires will not exacerbate a fire situation, enhancing safety in residential, commercial, and industrial settings by meeting strict safety regulations.

Control Gear Testing

Control gear testing of evaluates the safety of any control gears you use within your lumianires, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently.

This testing focuses on the safety and performance of ballasts, drivers, and transformers under various electrical loads and conditions. We check for electrical safety, thermal management, and compatibility with the luminaire's design, ensuring the control gear can withstand electrical conditions during operation and environmental stresses expected during the life of the product.