Emergency lighting testing in Greater London

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover Greater London, including Brent, Islington and Bexley.

Technician holding a test log beside an emergency lighting test key switch

Emergency lighting testing work in Greater London

Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Greater London buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.

Where Greater London buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.

What's included

Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Periodic illuminance checks
Battery and lamp replacements

Guide prices in Greater London

Typical budgets for Greater London, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Greater London
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£55 – £175	per visit
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£145 – £460	per visit, small system
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£70 – £175	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Commercial electrician	£345 – £575	per day

Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £145 – £460 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Greater London

Emergency lighting in Greater London 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.

Emergency lighting testing by town in Greater London

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for Greater London

Which towns in Greater London do you cover?

All of Greater London, including Brent, Islington and Bexley. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

Which fire safety law applies in Greater London?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

Why is the annual test done out of hours?

After a full-duration test the batteries need time to recharge, so the building is less protected for a while. Testing at the end of the day avoids that risk while people are inside.

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.

Emergency lighting testing in Greater London