Emergency lighting testing in Aberystwyth
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Annual emergency lighting tests in Aberystwyth are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Local emergency lighting testing in Aberystwyth
Many Aberystwyth businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
If fittings in your Aberystwyth premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
We cover the whole of Aberystwyth, including the SY23 postcode district, and nearby places such as Llanfarian, Geneur Glyn and Aberdovey.
Aberystwyth at a glance
What's included
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Battery and lamp replacements
Guide prices in Aberystwyth
Typical budgets for Aberystwyth 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 – £390 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £290 – £485 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £120 – £390 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Aberystwyth
Emergency lighting in Aberystwyth 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.
Aberystwyth FAQs
Which rules apply to lighting work in Aberystwyth?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, the Welsh Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
Do you remove the old fittings in Aberystwyth?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
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.
Emergency lighting testing near Aberystwyth
- Emergency lighting testing in Llanfarian
- Emergency lighting testing in Geneur Glyn
- Emergency lighting testing in Aberdovey
- Emergency lighting testing in Bryncrug
- Emergency lighting testing in Tregaron
- Emergency lighting testing in Aberaeron