Emergency lighting testing in County Antrim

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey.

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

Emergency lighting testing work in County Antrim

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

We leave County Antrim clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.

What's included

Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Annual full-duration discharge tests
Periodic illuminance checks
Log book completion and certificates

Guide prices in County Antrim

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

Guide prices in County Antrim
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£120 – £380	per visit, small system
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£55 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Commercial electrician	£285 – £475	per day

Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £120 – £380 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in County Antrim

Fire safety duties for premises in County Antrim come from the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010. 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 County Antrim

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for County Antrim

Which fire safety law applies in County Antrim?

The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in County Antrim?

Technical Booklet F2 sets the efficiency that new lighting in County Antrim must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

Can we do the monthly tests ourselves?

Yes. A trained, competent person can do the monthly flick test and record it. Many businesses do this in-house and bring us in for the annual test and repairs.

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 County Antrim