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Emergency lighting test in Henley-on-Thames

  • Legal requirement
  • Fixed price
  • Recurring
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The short answer

Duration test and log

Price from
£100.00
Time on site
1 to 3 hours

What you get

You receive a certificate of testing, detailing the results of the emergency lighting system's functionality and any recommendations for repair.

  • Annual test: £100 to £300
  • Price depends on how many fittings there are
  • Replacement batteries or fittings are extra
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When do you need a Emergency lighting test?

The law requires all non-domestic buildings to have working emergency lights that guide people to safety.

  • Test your system every year.
  • Check communal areas in flats.
  • Inspect escape routes in HMOs.
  • Review lights if you renovate.
  • Keep records for fire inspectors.
  • Ensure safety after power cuts.

What happens on the day

A qualified professional will visit to make sure your backup lights work when the main power is cut.

  • They switch off main power.
  • Lights must stay on for three hours.
  • Every light unit is checked.
  • Signs are checked for visibility.
  • All stairs are properly lit.
  • Failures are recorded in logbooks.

How to prepare

  • Find your current safety logbook
  • Provide access to all rooms
  • Clear items away from lights
  • Locate the main electrical cupboard
  • Identify any known broken bulbs
  • Unlock communal hallway doors
  • Warn tenants about the visit
  • Ensure ladders can reach units

How to improve your result

  • Upgrade to long-life LED bulbs
  • Install self-testing light units
  • Keep a digital safety log
  • Label all emergency test switches
  • Clean light covers regularly
  • Schedule tests during quiet hours
  • Check batteries every few years

Why it is useful day to day

Regular checks give you peace of mind that your building is safe for everyone who uses it.

  • Lowers your fire risk.
  • Protects you from heavy fines.
  • Keeps your insurance valid.
  • Ensures tenants feel very safe.
  • Prevents accidents during power cuts.
  • Proves you are a responsible landlord.

Why we ask these questions

This service ensures your building stays safe and follows the law to protect tenants and visitors.

  • Why test for three hours?
  • Batteries must last for escapes.
  • Are all exit signs visible?
  • Do bulbs flicker or dim?
  • Is the logbook fully updated?
  • Are high-risk areas lit up?

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