Emergency lighting testing in Somerset

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover Somerset, including Mendip, Bath and Weston-super-Mare.

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

Emergency lighting testing work in Somerset

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

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

What's included

Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Log book completion and certificates
Periodic illuminance checks
Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them

Guide prices in Somerset

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

Guide prices in Somerset
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £155	per visit
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£130 – £410	per visit, small system
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £155	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Commercial electrician	£305 – £510	per day

Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £130 – £410 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Somerset

Emergency lighting in Somerset 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.

Emergency lighting testing by town in Somerset

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for Somerset

Which towns in Somerset do you cover?

All of Somerset, including Mendip, Bath and Weston-super-Mare. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Somerset?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Somerset must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

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.

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.

Emergency lighting testing in Somerset