Emergency lighting testing in Peterborough
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Annual emergency lighting tests in Peterborough are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Local emergency lighting testing in Peterborough
Where Peterborough buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
We leave Peterborough clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Peterborough is one of the larger places we cover, covered by postcode districts PE1, PE2 and PE3. We regularly work across Cambridgeshire, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Peterborough at a glance
What's included
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Battery and lamp replacements
Guide prices in Peterborough
Typical budgets for Peterborough premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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 | £310 – £515 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £130 – £410 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Peterborough
Emergency lighting in Peterborough 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.
Peterborough FAQs
Is the price fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.
Who does the work in Peterborough?
Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.
Do you remove the old fittings in Peterborough?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
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.
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