Emergency lighting testing in Berkshire

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell.

Technician holding a test log beside an emergency lighting test key switch

Emergency lighting testing work in Berkshire

Annual emergency lighting tests in Berkshire are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.

Many Berkshire businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.

What's included

Periodic illuminance checks
Annual full-duration discharge tests
Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Log book completion and certificates

Guide prices in Berkshire

Typical budgets for Berkshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Berkshire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£55 – £160	per visit
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£135 – £430	per visit, small system
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£65 – £160	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Commercial electrician	£320 – £535	per day

Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £135 – £430 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Berkshire

Emergency lighting in Berkshire falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.

Emergency lighting testing by town in Berkshire

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for Berkshire

How are prices set in Berkshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Berkshire?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Berkshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

How often should emergency lighting be tested?

A brief functional test monthly and a full rated-duration test once a year, with results recorded. BS EN 50172:2024 also calls for illuminance measurement at five-year intervals.

Why is the annual test done out of hours?

After a full-duration test the batteries need time to recharge, so the building is less protected for a while. Testing at the end of the day avoids that risk while people are inside.

Emergency lighting testing in Berkshire