Emergency lighting testing in Norfolk

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover Norfolk, including Norwich, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn.

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

Emergency lighting testing work in Norfolk

Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Norfolk buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.

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

What's included

Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Log book completion and certificates
Annual full-duration discharge tests
Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them

Guide prices in Norfolk

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

Guide prices in Norfolk
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £155	per visit
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£130 – £410	per visit, small system
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £155	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Commercial electrician	£310 – £515	per day

Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £130 – £410 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Norfolk

Emergency lighting in Norfolk falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.

Emergency lighting testing by town in Norfolk

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for Norfolk

Which fire safety law applies in Norfolk?

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.

Which towns in Norfolk do you cover?

All of Norfolk, including Norwich, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

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.

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 in Norfolk