Emergency lighting testing in County Durham
Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees.
Emergency lighting testing work in County Durham
We leave County Durham clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Many County Durham businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
What's included
- Log book completion and certificates
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
Guide prices in County Durham
Typical budgets for County Durham, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| 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 Durham
Fire safety duties for premises in County Durham 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 County Durham
- Emergency lighting testing in Darlington
- Emergency lighting testing in Hartlepool
- Emergency lighting testing in Stockton-on-Tees
- Emergency lighting testing in Durham
- Emergency lighting testing in Chester-le-Street
- Emergency lighting testing in Billingham
- Emergency lighting testing in Stanley
- Emergency lighting testing in Consett
- Emergency lighting testing in Newton Aycliffe
- Emergency lighting testing in Bishop Auckland
- Emergency lighting testing in Seaham
- Emergency lighting testing in Peterlee
- Emergency lighting testing in Spennymoor
- Emergency lighting testing in Cotherstone
- Emergency lighting testing in Esh
- Emergency lighting testing in Ferryhill
- Emergency lighting testing in Halnaby Ave
- Emergency lighting testing in Hutton Henry
- Emergency lighting testing in Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And
- Emergency lighting testing in Monk Hesleden
- Emergency lighting testing in Sedgefield
- Emergency lighting testing in Shadforth
- Emergency lighting testing in Shildon
- Emergency lighting testing in Stanhope
- Emergency lighting testing in Trimdon
- Emergency lighting testing in Trindon
Emergency lighting testing FAQs for County Durham
How are prices set in County Durham?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in County Durham do you cover?
All of County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.
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.
Related services in County Durham
- Emergency lighting installation
- Lighting maintenance contracts
- Lighting surveys and lux testing
- LED lighting upgrades