Emergency lighting testing in Oxfordshire

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury and Abingdon.

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

Emergency lighting testing work in Oxfordshire

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

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

What's included

Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Battery and lamp replacements
Periodic illuminance checks
Annual full-duration discharge tests

Guide prices in Oxfordshire

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

Guide prices in Oxfordshire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£55 – £160	per visit
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£135 – £430	per visit, small system
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£65 – £160	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Commercial electrician	£320 – £535	per day

Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £135 – £430 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Oxfordshire

Fire safety duties for premises in Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for Oxfordshire

Which towns in Oxfordshire do you cover?

All of Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury and Abingdon. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

Which fire safety law applies in Oxfordshire?

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.

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.

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.

Emergency lighting testing in Oxfordshire