Emergency lighting testing in Northampton
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. We leave Northampton clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Local emergency lighting testing in Northampton
Many Northampton businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
Annual emergency lighting tests in Northampton are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Our teams travel to Northampton from across Northamptonshire. Typical nearby jobs include Duston, Spratton and Wellingborough, so we can often combine survey visits.
Northampton at a glance
What's included
- Log book completion and certificates
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Guide prices in Northampton
Typical budgets for Northampton 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 Northampton
Fire safety duties for premises in Northampton 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.
Northampton FAQs
Can you work out of hours in Northampton?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Northampton offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Who does the work in Northampton?
Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.
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 Northampton
- Emergency lighting testing in Duston
- Emergency lighting testing in Spratton
- Emergency lighting testing in Wellingborough
- Emergency lighting testing in Wollaston
- Emergency lighting testing in Towcester
- Emergency lighting testing in Clifton Reynes