Emergency lighting testing in Cardiff
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. We leave Cardiff clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Local emergency lighting testing in Cardiff
Where Cardiff buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Many Cardiff businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
We cover the whole of Cardiff, including the CF10, CF11 and CF24 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Ely, Pentwyn and Penarth.
Cardiff at a glance
What's included
- Log book completion and certificates
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Guide prices in Cardiff
Typical budgets for Cardiff 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 | £120 – £390 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £290 – £485 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £120 – £390 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Cardiff
Fire safety duties for premises in Cardiff 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.
Cardiff FAQs
Do you cover all of Cardiff?
Yes. We work across Cardiff and the CF10, CF11 and CF24 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Ely, Pentwyn and Penarth.
How quickly can you survey in Cardiff?
Most surveys in Cardiff 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.
Who does the work in Cardiff?
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.
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 Cardiff
- Emergency lighting testing in Ely
- Emergency lighting testing in Pentwyn
- Emergency lighting testing in Penarth
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