Emergency lighting testing in Rochester
In short: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Where Rochester buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Local emergency lighting testing in Rochester
If fittings in your Rochester premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
Annual emergency lighting tests in Rochester are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
We cover the whole of Rochester, including the ME2, ME1 and ME4 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Chatham, Strood and Gillingham.
Rochester at a glance
What's included
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Log book completion and certificates
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Periodic illuminance checks
Guide prices in Rochester
Typical budgets for Rochester 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 Rochester
For buildings in Rochester, 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.
Rochester FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Rochester?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
How quickly can you survey in Rochester?
Most surveys in Rochester 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.
Can you work out of hours in Rochester?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Rochester offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
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 Rochester
- Emergency lighting testing in Chatham
- Emergency lighting testing in Strood
- Emergency lighting testing in Gillingham
- Emergency lighting testing in Hoo St Werburgh
- Emergency lighting testing in Snodland
- Emergency lighting testing in Ditton