Emergency lighting testing in Shildon
In short: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Where Shildon buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Local emergency lighting testing in Shildon
Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Shildon buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
If fittings in your Shildon premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
We cover the whole of Shildon, including the DL4, DL14 and DL5 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe and Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And.
Shildon at a glance
What's included
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Guide prices in Shildon
Typical budgets for Shildon premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Shildon
For buildings in Shildon, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Shildon FAQs
Can you work out of hours in Shildon?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Shildon offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Do you remove the old fittings in Shildon?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
How quickly can you survey in Shildon?
Most surveys in Shildon can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.
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.
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