Emergency lighting testing in the City of Bristol
Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover the City of Bristol, including Bristol, Bristol and Bristol.
Emergency lighting testing work in the City of Bristol
Many City of Bristol businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
If fittings in your City of Bristol premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
What's included
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Log book completion and certificates
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
Guide prices in the City of Bristol
Typical budgets for the City of Bristol, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly emergency lighting function test | £50 – £155 | per visit |
| Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test | £130 – £410 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £155 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £305 – £510 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £130 – £410 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in the City of Bristol
Fire safety duties for premises in the City of Bristol come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Whoever is responsible for fire safety must make sure escape routes are lit if the normal supply fails, and that the system is tested and maintained.
Emergency lighting testing by town in the City of Bristol
Emergency lighting testing FAQs for the City of Bristol
Which towns in the City of Bristol do you cover?
All of the City of Bristol, including Bristol, Bristol and Bristol. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in the City of Bristol?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
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.
What does an annual test cost?
As a budget, an annual duration test on a small system runs at about £125–£400 per visit, excluding VAT. Larger or high-access systems cost more.
Related services in the City of Bristol
- Emergency lighting installation
- Lighting maintenance contracts
- Lighting surveys and lux testing
- LED lighting upgrades