Emergency lighting testing in Wollaston
What we do in Wollaston: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Annual emergency lighting tests in Wollaston are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Local emergency lighting testing in Wollaston
Many Wollaston businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
If fittings in your Wollaston premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
We cover the whole of Wollaston, including the NN29, NN8 and NN10 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Wellingborough, Rushden and Irthlingborough.
Wollaston at a glance
What's included
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Log book completion and certificates
- Battery and lamp replacements
Guide prices in Wollaston
Typical budgets for Wollaston 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 Wollaston
Emergency lighting in Wollaston 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.
Wollaston FAQs
Which rules apply to lighting work in Wollaston?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
Do you remove the old fittings in Wollaston?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
How quickly can you survey in Wollaston?
Most surveys in Wollaston 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.
What does an annual test cost?
As a budget, an annual duration test on a small system runs at about £125–£400 per visit, excluding VAT. Larger or high-access systems cost more.
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