Emergency lighting testing in Southsea
In short: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Many Southsea businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
Local emergency lighting testing in Southsea
Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Southsea buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
We leave Southsea clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Southsea sits within Hampshire. We work throughout the PO5, PO1 and PO4 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Portsmouth, Gosport and Nettlestone.
Southsea at a glance
What's included
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Guide prices in Southsea
Typical budgets for Southsea 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 Southsea
Fire safety duties for premises in Southsea come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Whoever is responsible for fire safety must make sure escape routes are lit if the normal supply fails, and that the system is tested and maintained.
Southsea FAQs
Can you work out of hours in Southsea?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Southsea offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
How quickly can you survey in Southsea?
Most surveys in Southsea can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.
Do you remove the old fittings in Southsea?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
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 near Southsea
- Emergency lighting testing in Portsmouth
- Emergency lighting testing in Gosport
- Emergency lighting testing in Nettlestone
- Emergency lighting testing in Ryde
- Emergency lighting testing in South Hayling
- Emergency lighting testing in Hayling Island