Emergency lighting testing in Fareham
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Annual emergency lighting tests in Fareham are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Local emergency lighting testing in Fareham
If fittings in your Fareham premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
We leave Fareham clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
For Fareham premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.
Fareham at a glance
What's included
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Log book completion and certificates
Guide prices in Fareham
Typical budgets for Fareham premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Fareham
Emergency lighting in Fareham 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.
Fareham FAQs
Which rules apply to lighting work in Fareham?
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.
Do you remove the old fittings in Fareham?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Who does the work in Fareham?
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 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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