Emergency lighting testing in Tamworth
In short: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Where Tamworth buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Local emergency lighting testing in Tamworth
Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Tamworth buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
Annual emergency lighting tests in Tamworth are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
We cover the whole of Tamworth, including the B79, B77 and B78 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Lichfield, Atherstone and Sutton Coldfield.
Tamworth at a glance
What's included
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Log book completion and certificates
Guide prices in Tamworth
Typical budgets for Tamworth premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly emergency lighting function test | £50 – £150 | per visit |
| Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test | £125 – £400 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £125 – £400 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Tamworth
For buildings in Tamworth, 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.
Tamworth FAQs
Can you work out of hours in Tamworth?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Tamworth offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Do you remove the old fittings in Tamworth?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Tamworth?
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 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 Tamworth
- Emergency lighting testing in Lichfield
- Emergency lighting testing in Atherstone
- Emergency lighting testing in Sutton Coldfield
- Emergency lighting testing in Overseal
- Emergency lighting testing in Coleshill
- Emergency lighting testing in Aldridge