Emergency lighting testing in Swanage
In short: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Swanage buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
Local emergency lighting testing in Swanage
Annual emergency lighting tests in Swanage are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
If fittings in your Swanage premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
Our teams travel to Swanage from across Dorset. Typical nearby jobs include Poole, Bournemouth and Wareham, so we can often combine survey visits.
Swanage at a glance
What's included
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Log book completion and certificates
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Guide prices in Swanage
Typical budgets for Swanage 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 Swanage
Emergency lighting in Swanage falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.
Swanage FAQs
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 quickly can you survey in Swanage?
Most surveys in Swanage 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 you work out of hours in Swanage?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Swanage offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
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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