Emergency lighting testing in Irlam
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. If fittings in your Irlam premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
Local emergency lighting testing in Irlam
Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Irlam buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
We leave Irlam clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Our teams travel to Irlam from across Greater Manchester. Typical nearby jobs include Partington, Urmston and Sale, so we can often combine survey visits.
Irlam at a glance
What's included
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Battery and lamp replacements
Guide prices in Irlam
Typical budgets for Irlam premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly emergency lighting function test | £50 – £145 | per visit |
| Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test | £125 – £390 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £295 – £490 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £125 – £390 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Irlam
For buildings in Irlam, 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.
Irlam FAQs
Who does the work in Irlam?
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.
Do you remove the old fittings in Irlam?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Irlam?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
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.
Emergency lighting testing near Irlam
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