Emergency lighting testing in West Sussex

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing and Bognor Regis.

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

Emergency lighting testing work in West Sussex

Where West Sussex 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 West Sussex buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.

What's included

Battery and lamp replacements
Periodic illuminance checks
Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs

Guide prices in West Sussex

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

Guide prices in West Sussex
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.

Rules that apply in West Sussex

For buildings in West Sussex, 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.

Emergency lighting testing by town in West Sussex

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for West Sussex

Which fire safety law applies in West Sussex?

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.

How are prices set in West Sussex?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

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.

What does an annual test cost?

As a budget, an annual duration test on a small system runs at about £125–£400 per visit, excluding VAT. Larger or high-access systems cost more.

Emergency lighting testing in West Sussex