Emergency Lighting Success at Cineworld Boldon

The Challenge

Cineworld Boldon needed a routine 3-hour emergency lighting discharge test – a standard requirement to ensure safety and legal compliance. During the check, the system unexpectedly failed. The emergency lights didn’t hold up for the full duration, signalling a deeper issue.

The priority became clear: find the fault, fix it fast, and avoid disruption to daily cinema operations.

Our Solution

Our team quickly diagnosed the issue – a faulty charger module inside the emergency lighting static inverter system. It wasn’t allowing the battery bank to fully recharge, resulting in underperformance during testing.

We:

  • Carried out safe isolation and removal of the faulty charger module
  • Installed a new, manufacturer-approved replacement
  • Conducted full voltage and charge checks
  • Retested the entire system with a 3-hour discharge test

The system passed all benchmarks, and performance was fully restored.

The Results

The Results
✅ Emergency lighting fully operational
✅ Passed 3-hour discharge test
✅ Full compliance with safety regulations
✅ Minimal disruption to the cinema schedule

Why It Matters

Routine testing revealed a fault that could have gone unnoticed until a real emergency. Thanks to quick action and clear communication, we delivered a smooth, non-invasive repair that kept Cineworld compliant and confident in their emergency systems.

“Safety isn’t always about fixing what’s broken – it’s about finding what could fail before it does.”