Emergency lighting testing in Wantage
In short: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Many Wantage businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
Local emergency lighting testing in Wantage
Where Wantage buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Annual emergency lighting tests in Wantage are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Our teams travel to Wantage from across Oxfordshire. Typical nearby jobs include Marcham, Shellingford and Didcot, so we can often combine survey visits.
Wantage at a glance
What's included
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Guide prices in Wantage
Typical budgets for Wantage premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Wantage
Fire safety duties for premises in Wantage 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.
Wantage FAQs
How quickly can you survey in Wantage?
Most surveys in Wantage 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.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Wantage?
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.
Can you work out of hours in Wantage?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Wantage offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
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 near Wantage
- Emergency lighting testing in Marcham
- Emergency lighting testing in Shellingford
- Emergency lighting testing in Didcot
- Emergency lighting testing in Abingdon
- Emergency lighting testing in Hungerford
- Emergency lighting testing in Wallingford