Fire Safety & Emergency Lighting
Inspection and certification of fire safety systems and emergency lighting from only £79. When the power fails, emergency lighting is what keeps an escape route usable — our engineers test every luminaire, alarm device and extinguisher, then document the results so your fire logbook stands up to inspection.
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Fire Safety & Emergency Lighting Pricing
Tax-inclusive fixed pricing with no hidden fees — prices from:
- Up to 3 Emergency Lights£79
- Up to 6 Emergency Lights£99
- Up to 12 Emergency Lights£149
Prices vary with the number of luminaires, building layout and access requirements.
- Price from
- £79 tax-inclusive
- Testing interval
- Monthly function, annual duration
- Standards
- BS 5266-1 & BS 5839-1
- You receive
- Digital certificate + logbook entry
What Does Fire Safety & Emergency Lighting Testing Cover?
Emergency lighting exists for one moment: the one where the mains supply fails and people need to find their way out. Testing confirms every luminaire still illuminates its escape route, and stays lit for its full rated duration — normally three hours.
Alongside the lighting, we check the fire detection and warning system, extinguisher provision and escape route signage, then record everything in your fire logbook. It's the evidence trail that turns "we think it works" into "here's the certificate".
Our inspection identifies:
- Failed or dim luminaires
- Batteries that no longer hold charge
- Gaps in escape route coverage
- Faulty charging indicators
- Obstructed or missing signage
- Non-functioning call points
- Detectors past service life
- Out-of-date extinguishers
Why Does Your Business Need It?
Emergency lighting fails silently. A battery that died six months ago looks exactly like one that works — until the lights go out.
- Supports compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Keeps escape routes usable during a power failure or evacuation
- Required by most commercial insurance policies and leases
- Provides documented evidence for enforcing authorities
- Closes out actions raised by your Fire Risk Assessment
- Identifies failed batteries and lamps before they're needed
Who Needs Fire Safety & Emergency Lighting Testing?
Offices & Workplaces
Any workplace with escape routes, stairwells or internal corridors that would be unusable in darkness.
Commercial Landlords
Responsible for emergency lighting and alarm systems in the common parts of multi-let buildings.
Retail & Hospitality
Public-facing premises where visitors don't know the building and depend entirely on signage and lighting.
HMOs & Blocks of Flats
Shared hallways, staircases and landings require maintained emergency lighting and regular testing.
Facilities Managers
Keeping fire logbooks current and test schedules evidenced across every managed site.
Warehouses & Industrial
Large floor plates and long travel distances make lighting coverage critical to safe evacuation.
What Does Our Inspection Include?
Luminaire Function Test
Every emergency light is switched to battery supply and confirmed to illuminate.
Duration Test
Full-rated duration test — normally three hours — with any early failures recorded.
Battery & Charger Check
Charging indicators and battery condition assessed on each fitting.
Escape Route Coverage
Lighting positions checked against exits, changes of level, stairs and fire equipment points.
Fire Alarm System Check
Panel status, call points, detectors and sounders checked and faults reported.
Extinguishers & Signage
Extinguisher type, siting and service dates reviewed, along with escape route signage.
Fire Logbook Entry
Results written into your fire logbook so your records stay continuous and inspectable.
Digital Certificate
Test certificate issued electronically with a schedule of every device tested.
Repairs & Replacements
Failed fittings, batteries and lamps quoted and replaced by the same team.
Every Inspection Includes
- Function and duration testing of every emergency luminaire
- Battery, lamp and charging indicator checks
- Escape route coverage assessment
- Fire alarm panel, call point and sounder checks
- Extinguisher and signage review
- Digital test certificate and device schedule
- Fire logbook entry and clear fault reporting
| Emergency Lights | Price From |
|---|---|
| Up to 3 emergency lights | £79.00 |
| Up to 6 emergency lights | £99.00 |
| Up to 12 emergency lights | £149.00 |
| 12+ lights / multi-storey sites | Request a Quote |
How Often Testing Is Required
The recognised regime under BS 5266-1 and BS 5839-1, and what each test involves.
| Frequency | Test | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Alarm call point | One call point operated in rotation |
| Monthly | Lighting function test | Brief switch to battery — all lamps lit |
| 6-Monthly | Alarm servicing | Detectors and sounders inspected |
| Annual | Full duration test | Rated duration, normally 3 hours |
We can carry out the annual duration test and alarm servicing, and set your team up with a simple logbook routine for the weekly and monthly checks.
What Happens If a Fitting Fails?
A failed luminaire isn't a problem — an unrecorded one is. When something doesn't pass, we provide:
- A clear explanation of the fault and the risk it creates
- The failed device recorded on your test schedule
- A transparent quotation for repair or replacement
- Replacement batteries, lamps or fittings supplied and fitted
- Re-testing and re-certification once work is complete
- Advice where additional coverage is needed on an escape route
Our Fire Safety Testing Process
Book Your Appointment
Including evenings and weekends, so duration testing doesn't stop trading.
Site Survey
Every emergency luminaire and alarm device located and listed.
Testing
Function and duration tests carried out, alarm devices checked.
Fault Reporting
Any failures explained on site with a quotation for remedial work.
Logbook & Certificate
Results recorded in your fire logbook and a digital certificate issued.
Renewal Reminder
We flag your next test date so nothing lapses.
Why Choose Our Fire Safety Service?
- Qualified & Insured Engineers
- BS 5266 & BS 5839 Testing
- Out-of-Hours Duration Testing
- Tax-Inclusive Fixed Pricing
- Digital Certificates
- Fire Logbook Maintained
- Repairs Carried Out In-House
- No Hidden Costs
- Multi-Site & Portfolio Cover
- Renewal Reminders
- Plain-English Fault Reporting
- Excellent Customer Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
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Fire safety testing works best alongside the assessment that sets your requirements.