Emergency lighting testing in Devon

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton.

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

Emergency lighting testing work in Devon

Where Devon buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.

Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Devon buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.

What's included

Battery and lamp replacements
Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Annual full-duration discharge tests
Periodic illuminance checks

Guide prices in Devon

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

Guide prices in Devon
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 Devon

For buildings in Devon, 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.

Emergency lighting testing by town in Devon

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for Devon

Which fire safety law applies in Devon?

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.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Devon?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Devon 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.

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.

Emergency lighting testing in Devon