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Emergency lighting testing in Pentyrch

From offices to warehouses, we handle emergency lighting testing for Pentyrch businesses. Every job starts with a survey and ends with testing, certification and a clear fitting schedule.

Emergency lighting testing in Pentyrch

Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Annual emergency lighting tests in Pentyrch are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.

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

Local emergency lighting testing in Pentyrch

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

We leave Pentyrch clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.

Pentyrch is a local centre, covered by postcode districts CF15, CF38 and CF14. We regularly work across South Glamorgan, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.

Pentyrch at a glance

AreaSouth Glamorgan
Postcode districtsCF15, CF38, CF14, CF5
NearbyLlantwit Fardre, Rhiwbina and Caerphilly
RulesThe Fire Safety Order; the Welsh Approved Document L

What's included

  • Periodic illuminance checks
  • Annual full-duration discharge tests
  • Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
  • Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs

Guide prices in Pentyrch

Typical budgets for Pentyrch premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Pentyrch
ItemGuide budget (ex VAT)Basis
Monthly emergency lighting function test£50 – £145per visit
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test£120 – £390per visit, small system
Emergency luminaire or exit sign£60 – £145per fitting, supplied and fitted
Commercial electrician£290 – £485per 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 Pentyrch

Emergency lighting in Pentyrch 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.

Pentyrch FAQs

Can you work out of hours in Pentyrch?

Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Pentyrch offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.

Do you cover all of Pentyrch?

Yes. We work across Pentyrch and the CF15, CF38 and CF14 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Llantwit Fardre, Rhiwbina and Caerphilly.

Do you remove the old fittings in Pentyrch?

Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.

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.

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