Emergency lighting testing in Granton and Trinity
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Annual emergency lighting tests in Granton and Trinity are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Local emergency lighting testing in Granton and Trinity
Many Granton and Trinity businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
Where Granton and Trinity buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Granton and Trinity sits within Edinburgh and the Lothians. We work throughout the EH5, EH3 and EH6 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Leith, Edinburgh and Davidson's Mains, Barnton and Cramond.
Granton and Trinity at a glance
What's included
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Guide prices in Granton and Trinity
Typical budgets for Granton and Trinity 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 Granton and Trinity
Emergency lighting in Granton and Trinity 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.
Granton and Trinity FAQs
How quickly can you survey in Granton and Trinity?
Most surveys in Granton and Trinity 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 Granton and Trinity?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Granton and Trinity offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Do you remove the old fittings in Granton and Trinity?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
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.
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