Emergency lighting testing in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill
What we do in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Annual emergency lighting tests in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Local emergency lighting testing in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill
We leave Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Many Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill sits within Edinburgh and the Lothians. We work throughout the EH11, EH12 and EH10 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston, Davidson's Mains, Barnton and Cramond and Juniper Green, Currie and Balerno.
Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill at a glance
What's included
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Battery and lamp replacements
Guide prices in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill
Typical budgets for Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly emergency lighting function test | £50 – £150 | per visit |
| Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test | £125 – £400 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £125 – £400 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill
Emergency lighting in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill falls under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.
Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill FAQs
Who does the work in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill?
Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill?
Fire safety duties come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. For new lighting, Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
Can you work out of hours in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill 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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