Emergency lighting testing in Hinckley
In short: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Many Hinckley 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 Hinckley
Where Hinckley buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Hinckley buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
Hinckley is a town with plenty of offices, shops and units, covered by postcode districts LE10, CV11 and LE9. We regularly work across Leicestershire, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Hinckley at a glance
What's included
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Log book completion and certificates
Guide prices in Hinckley
Typical budgets for Hinckley 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 | £125 – £390 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £295 – £490 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £125 – £390 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Hinckley
Fire safety duties for premises in Hinckley 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.
Hinckley FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Hinckley?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Hinckley?
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.
How quickly can you survey in Hinckley?
Most surveys in Hinckley 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 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.
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