Emergency lighting testing in Chard
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. If fittings in your Chard premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
Local emergency lighting testing in Chard
Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Chard buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
Many Chard businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
Our teams travel to Chard from across Somerset. Typical nearby jobs include Ilminster, Hinton St George and Axminster, so we can often combine survey visits.
Chard at a glance
What's included
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Log book completion and certificates
Guide prices in Chard
Typical budgets for Chard premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Chard
For buildings in Chard, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Chard FAQs
Do you cover all of Chard?
Yes. We work across Chard and the TA20 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Ilminster, Hinton St George and Axminster.
Who does the work in Chard?
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.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Chard?
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.
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 Chard
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- Emergency lighting testing in Hinton St George
- Emergency lighting testing in Axminster
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