Emergency lighting testing in Birmingham

In short: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Where Birmingham buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.

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

Local emergency lighting testing in Birmingham

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

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

For Birmingham premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.

Birmingham at a glance

AreaWest Midlands

Postcode districtsB3, B2, B4, B1

NearbyAston, Smethwick and Washwood Heath

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Battery and lamp replacements
Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Annual full-duration discharge tests
Log book completion and certificates

Guide prices in Birmingham

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

Guide prices in Birmingham
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 Birmingham

For buildings in Birmingham, 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.

Birmingham FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Birmingham?

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.

Who does the work in Birmingham?

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.

Do you remove the old fittings in Birmingham?

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

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 in Birmingham