Emergency lighting testing in Plymstock
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. If fittings in your Plymstock premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
Local emergency lighting testing in Plymstock
Annual emergency lighting tests in Plymstock are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Many Plymstock businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
We cover the whole of Plymstock, including the PL9, PL4 and PL3 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Plymouth, Plympton and Yealmpton.
Plymstock at a glance
What's included
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Log book completion and certificates
Guide prices in Plymstock
Typical budgets for Plymstock 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 | £305 – £510 | 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 Plymstock
For buildings in Plymstock, 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.
Plymstock FAQs
Which rules apply to lighting work in Plymstock?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
How quickly can you survey in Plymstock?
Most surveys in Plymstock 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.
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.
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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