Emergency lighting testing in Northamptonshire

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering.

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

Emergency lighting testing work in Northamptonshire

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

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

What's included

Battery and lamp replacements
Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Periodic illuminance checks
Annual full-duration discharge tests

Guide prices in Northamptonshire

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

Guide prices in Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire

For buildings in Northamptonshire, 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.

Emergency lighting testing by town in Northamptonshire

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for Northamptonshire

Which fire safety law applies in Northamptonshire?

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 Northamptonshire do you cover?

All of Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering. 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 Northamptonshire