Emergency lighting testing in Shirley
In short: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Where Shirley buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Local emergency lighting testing in Shirley
Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Shirley buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
If fittings in your Shirley premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
Shirley sits within the West Midlands. We work throughout the B90, B28 and B91 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Solihull, Acocks Green and Wythall.
Shirley at a glance
What's included
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Log book completion and certificates
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
Guide prices in Shirley
Typical budgets for Shirley 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 Shirley
For buildings in Shirley, 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.
Shirley FAQs
Do you cover all of Shirley?
Yes. We work across Shirley and the B90, B28 and B91 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Solihull, Acocks Green and Wythall.
Can you work out of hours in Shirley?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Shirley offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
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.
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 Shirley
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- Emergency lighting testing in Acocks Green
- Emergency lighting testing in Wythall
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