Emergency lighting testing in Gloucester
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. We leave Gloucester clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Local emergency lighting testing in Gloucester
Many Gloucester businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
Annual emergency lighting tests in Gloucester are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Gloucester is a major centre for offices, retail and industry, covered by postcode districts GL1, GL2 and GL4. We regularly work across Gloucestershire, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Gloucester at a glance
What's included
- Log book completion and certificates
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Guide prices in Gloucester
Typical budgets for Gloucester 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 Gloucester
Fire safety duties for premises in Gloucester come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Whoever is responsible for fire safety must make sure escape routes are lit if the normal supply fails, and that the system is tested and maintained.
Gloucester FAQs
Who does the work in Gloucester?
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.
How quickly can you survey in Gloucester?
Most surveys in Gloucester 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.
Do you remove the old fittings in Gloucester?
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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