Emergency lighting testing in Tyne and Wear

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.

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

Emergency lighting testing work in Tyne and Wear

Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Tyne and Wear buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.

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

What's included

Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Log book completion and certificates
Annual full-duration discharge tests
Periodic illuminance checks

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear

Typical budgets for Tyne and Wear, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£120 – £380	per visit, small system
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£55 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Commercial electrician	£285 – £475	per day

Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £120 – £380 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Tyne and Wear

Emergency lighting in Tyne and Wear 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.

Emergency lighting testing by town in Tyne and Wear

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for Tyne and Wear

Which fire safety law applies in Tyne and Wear?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?

All of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

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.

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 in Tyne and Wear