Emergency lighting testing in Washwood Heath
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. If fittings in your Washwood Heath premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
Local emergency lighting testing in Washwood Heath
Where Washwood Heath buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Washwood Heath buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
Washwood Heath sits within the West Midlands. We work throughout the B8, B24 and B9 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Castle Bromwich, Aston and Birmingham.
Washwood Heath at a glance
What's included
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Log book completion and certificates
Guide prices in Washwood Heath
Typical budgets for Washwood Heath 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 Washwood Heath
For buildings in Washwood Heath, 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.
Washwood Heath FAQs
Which rules apply to lighting work in Washwood Heath?
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.
How quickly can you survey in Washwood Heath?
Most surveys in Washwood Heath can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.
Do you cover all of Washwood Heath?
Yes. We work across Washwood Heath and the B8, B24 and B9 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Castle Bromwich, Aston and Birmingham.
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.
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