Emergency lighting testing in Arundel
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Annual emergency lighting tests in Arundel are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Local emergency lighting testing in Arundel
Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Arundel buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
Where Arundel buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Our teams travel to Arundel from across West Sussex. Typical nearby jobs include Littlehampton, Rustington and Felpham, so we can often combine survey visits.
Arundel at a glance
What's included
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Log book completion and certificates
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Battery and lamp replacements
Guide prices in Arundel
Typical budgets for Arundel premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Arundel
Emergency lighting in Arundel 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.
Arundel FAQs
Do you cover all of Arundel?
Yes. We work across Arundel and the BN18 and BN17 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Littlehampton, Rustington and Felpham.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Arundel?
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.
Do you remove the old fittings in Arundel?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
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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