Emergency lighting testing in Portslade
In short: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Where Portslade buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Local emergency lighting testing in Portslade
Annual emergency lighting tests in Portslade are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
We leave Portslade clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Our teams travel to Portslade from across East Sussex. Typical nearby jobs include Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea and Brighton, so we can often combine survey visits.
Portslade at a glance
What's included
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Periodic illuminance checks
Guide prices in Portslade
Typical budgets for Portslade premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly emergency lighting function test | £55 – £160 | per visit |
| Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test | £135 – £430 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £65 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £320 – £535 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £135 – £430 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Portslade
For buildings in Portslade, 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.
Portslade FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Portslade?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
How quickly can you survey in Portslade?
Most surveys in Portslade 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.
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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