Emergency lighting testing in Salcombe
What we do in Salcombe: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. We leave Salcombe clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.

Local emergency lighting testing in Salcombe
Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Salcombe buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
Annual emergency lighting tests in Salcombe are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Our teams travel to Salcombe from across Devon. Typical nearby jobs include Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Ivybridge, so we can often combine survey visits.
Salcombe at a glance
What's included
- Log book completion and certificates
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Guide prices in Salcombe
Typical budgets for Salcombe 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 Salcombe
Fire safety duties for premises in Salcombe 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.
Salcombe FAQs
Which rules apply to lighting work in Salcombe?
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.
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.
Can you work out of hours in Salcombe?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Salcombe offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
What does an annual test cost?
As a budget, an annual duration test on a small system runs at about £125–£400 per visit, excluding VAT. Larger or high-access systems cost more.
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