Emergency lighting testing in Hampshire

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke.

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

Emergency lighting testing work in Hampshire

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

We leave Hampshire clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.

What's included

Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Periodic illuminance checks
Log book completion and certificates
Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them

Guide prices in Hampshire

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

Guide prices in Hampshire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£55 – £160	per visit
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£135 – £430	per visit, small system
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£65 – £160	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Commercial electrician	£320 – £535	per day

Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £135 – £430 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Hampshire

Emergency lighting in Hampshire 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 Hampshire

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for Hampshire

Which towns in Hampshire do you cover?

All of Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

Which fire safety law applies in Hampshire?

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 Hampshire