Emergency lighting testing in Lincoln
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. We leave Lincoln clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Local emergency lighting testing in Lincoln
Annual emergency lighting tests in Lincoln are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
If fittings in your Lincoln premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
Our teams travel to Lincoln from across Lincolnshire. Typical nearby jobs include Nettleham, Burton and Waddington, so we can often combine survey visits.
Lincoln at a glance
What's included
- Log book completion and certificates
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Periodic illuminance checks
Guide prices in Lincoln
Typical budgets for Lincoln 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 | £120 – £390 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £290 – £485 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £120 – £390 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Lincoln
Fire safety duties for premises in Lincoln 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.
Lincoln FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Lincoln?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Do you cover all of Lincoln?
Yes. We work across Lincoln and the LN2, LN6 and LN1 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Nettleham, Burton and Waddington.
How quickly can you survey in Lincoln?
Most surveys in Lincoln 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.
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.
Emergency lighting testing near Lincoln
- Emergency lighting testing in Nettleham
- Emergency lighting testing in Burton
- Emergency lighting testing in Waddington
- Emergency lighting testing in Fiskerton
- Emergency lighting testing in Dunston
- Emergency lighting testing in North Muskham