Emergency lighting testing in Merseyside

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover Merseyside, including Liverpool, Birkenhead and St Helens.

Technician holding a test log beside an emergency lighting test key switch

Emergency lighting testing work in Merseyside

Many Merseyside businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.

Where Merseyside buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.

What's included

Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Annual full-duration discharge tests
Log book completion and certificates
Periodic illuminance checks

Guide prices in Merseyside

Typical budgets for Merseyside, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Merseyside
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.

Rules that apply in Merseyside

Fire safety duties for premises in Merseyside 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.

Emergency lighting testing by town in Merseyside

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for Merseyside

Which fire safety law applies in Merseyside?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Merseyside?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Merseyside must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

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.

Why is the annual test done out of hours?

After a full-duration test the batteries need time to recharge, so the building is less protected for a while. Testing at the end of the day avoids that risk while people are inside.

Emergency lighting testing in Merseyside