Emergency Lighting Testing in Monmouth
Emergency lighting testing in Monmouth for businesses, landlords and shared buildings. We carry out the annual full-duration test, record the results and fix any lights that fail. Quotes are free.
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- Free, no-obligation quotes
- 24/7 emergency call-outs
Emergency lighting testing in Monmouth
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Monthly and annual tests
Emergency lights need a short function test every month to check they come on, and a full-duration test once a year to check the batteries last as long as they should. Both are recorded in the logbook, which is part of your fire safety records.
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What a failed test means
A light that doesn't come on or goes out early has failed. Usually the battery or lamp has worn out, though the fitting itself may need replacing. Failed lights leave dark spots on escape routes, so they should be fixed quickly after the test.
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Timing the annual test
After a full-duration test, the batteries take up to a day to recharge, so the building has reduced cover for a while. We can test half the lights at a time, or test outside opening hours, so the building is never left without emergency lighting.
What to expect from emergency lighting testing
We ask about the building, the number of emergency lights and when it's quietest. Then we give you a free quote and agree a date. If you have a logbook and drawings from the original installation, having them to hand helps us work through every fitting.
On the day, we cut the supply to the emergency lights and check each one works for its full rated time, noting any that fail. We record the results in your logbook and give you a test certificate, plus a quote to repair or replace any failed fittings.
What's included
- Full-duration test of every light
- Check of exit signs
- Results recorded in the logbook
- Annual test certificate
- List of any failed fittings
- Quote for repairs
How it works
Get in touch
Ring us or send a few details about the job. We aim to respond the same day, with no call-out charge.
Visit and free quote
We come and look at the work, then give you a free quote with no obligation to go ahead.
Done, tested and certified
We finish the job, test every circuit we've worked on and leave you with the right certificate.
Emergency lighting testing questions
How often does emergency lighting need testing in Monmouth?
Every month, a quick function test checks each light comes on. Once a year, a full-duration test checks the batteries last their rated time, usually three hours. Both should be recorded in the logbook so you can show the system is maintained.
Can I do the monthly emergency lighting test myself in Monmouth?
Yes. Many businesses do the monthly check themselves using a test key switch, then record it in the logbook. The annual full-duration test is usually done by an electrician, who checks every fitting and issues a certificate. We'll show you how.
How long does emergency lighting testing take near Monmouth?
The full-duration test itself takes as long as the lights are rated for, usually three hours, plus time to check and record each fitting. Larger buildings take longer. We can test in sections so parts of the building always keep their cover.
What happens if emergency lights fail testing in Monmouth?
We record the failed fittings in your logbook and on the certificate, explain why they failed and quote to repair or replace them. Batteries are often the cause. Once the repairs are done, we retest those lights and update the records.
Emergency lighting testing across Monmouth and Gloucestershire
We test emergency lighting for businesses and landlords across these areas.
Book emergency lighting testing in Monmouth
Tell us roughly how many emergency lights the building has, and we'll quote for the annual test.