Emergency lighting testing in Caterham
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. We leave Caterham clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Local emergency lighting testing in Caterham
Where Caterham buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Many Caterham businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
Caterham sits within Surrey. We work throughout the CR3, CR6 and RH9 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Godstone, Coulsdon and Purley.
Caterham at a glance
What's included
- Log book completion and certificates
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
Guide prices in Caterham
Typical budgets for Caterham premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly emergency lighting function test | £55 – £160 | per visit |
| Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test | £135 – £430 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £65 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £320 – £535 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £135 – £430 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Caterham
Fire safety duties for premises in Caterham 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.
Caterham FAQs
Which rules apply to lighting work in Caterham?
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.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.
Who does the work in Caterham?
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 Caterham
- Emergency lighting testing in Godstone
- Emergency lighting testing in Coulsdon
- Emergency lighting testing in Purley
- Emergency lighting testing in Limpsfield
- Emergency lighting testing in Redhill
- Emergency lighting testing in Reigate and Banstead