Emergency lighting testing in Gelligaer
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Annual emergency lighting tests in Gelligaer are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Local emergency lighting testing in Gelligaer
Many Gelligaer businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
If fittings in your Gelligaer premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
Our teams travel to Gelligaer from across Gwent. Typical nearby jobs include Treharris, Bargoed and Penrhiwceiber, so we can often combine survey visits.
Gelligaer at a glance
What's included
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Log book completion and certificates
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Guide prices in Gelligaer
Typical budgets for Gelligaer 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 | £120 – £390 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £290 – £485 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £120 – £390 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Gelligaer
Emergency lighting in Gelligaer 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.
Gelligaer FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Gelligaer?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Can you work out of hours in Gelligaer?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Gelligaer offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Gelligaer?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, the Welsh 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 Gelligaer
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