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Community Property Care provides emergency lighting testing services designed to help property managers maintain compliance and reduce operational risk. 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This gives property managers clearer visibility of: - What has been tested - When checks took place - Faults or failures identified - Actions recommended - Records needed for ongoing compliance management [![Talk to a Property Maintenance Expert](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/148258990/interactive-394667347187.png)](https://www.cpropertycare.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJByodotRzIjB4v7xZU7VIEv7LFvDUiD1HCoBrfvNiud4%2FTOOVwacvP4mo1jEv5ronTw8EJnivTSB8f791d2Kp4MLUvEj02miUA0VbYXF5SbgCvdiPKmEBjCzO1eswvqW%2FK7vn4DPJnTLwLj5kuhAJysmD%2BPkNgJ40hs3bspUzFvHjR5UjP8xghEWmRolmR7Z6wQexCN4XJWGNnxsH47HXUsMqf0LTwhOMT6F0%3D&webInteractiveContentId=394667347187&portalId=148258990) ![CPC Images (1)](https://www.cpropertycare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CPC%20Images%20(1).webp?width=800&height=600&name=CPC%20Images%20(1).webp) ## Why property managers choose CPC #### Compliance-focused approach #### Planned testing schedules #### Detailed reporting #### National coverage #### Integration with wider fire compliance services ## FAQs How often should emergency lighting be tested? 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