Emergency Lighting Testing in Woking
Emergency lighting testing in Woking for businesses, landlords and managing agents. Monthly checks and annual full-duration tests, with faults repaired and every result recorded in your logbook.
- NAPIT registered electricians
- No call-out charge
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- 24/7 emergency call-outs
Emergency lighting testing in Woking
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Monthly function tests
Each month, every emergency light and exit sign should be switched to battery for a short time to check it lights up. This is usually done with a test key switch. It confirms the lamps, batteries and wiring are working, and any fault can be fixed quickly.
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Annual full-duration test
Once a year, the fittings run on battery for their full rated time, usually three hours, to prove the batteries still last. Afterwards, the batteries need up to a day to recharge, so we plan the test for a time when the building is quiet.
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Keeping the logbook
Every test, fault and repair should be recorded in a logbook. Fire officers, insurers and auditors may ask to see it, and it forms part of your fire safety records. We record our results and the location of each fitting tested.
What to expect from emergency lighting testing
We start by checking your existing layout and logbook, or making one if it's missing. We agree how often you'd like us to visit, whether for the annual test only or for the monthly checks as well.
On each visit, we test the fittings and signs, note any that fail and replace lamps, batteries or whole fittings as needed. We update the logbook and send you a short report of what we found and what was fixed.
What's included
- Monthly or annual testing visits
- Every fitting and exit sign checked
- Failed batteries and lamps replaced
- Logbook updated after each visit
- A short report for your records
How we work
Get in touch
Call or send us a message with what's wrong or what you'd like done. We aim to respond the same day.
Free visit and quote
There's no call-out charge. We look at the job, explain what's needed and give you a free, no-obligation quote.
Tested and certified
We carry out the work, test it and hand you the right certificate, leaving everything safe and tidy.
Emergency Lighting Testing questions
How often should emergency lighting be tested in Woking?
The British Standard recommends a short function test every month and a full-duration test once a year. The person responsible for the building must make sure this happens and that the results are recorded, whether staff do the monthly checks or a contractor does.
Can my staff do the monthly emergency lighting test?
Yes, a trained member of staff can carry out the monthly function test using the test key, and record it in the logbook. The annual full-duration test and any repairs are usually done by an electrician. We can show your staff how to do the monthly check.
What happens if an emergency light fails its test?
It's noted in the logbook and repaired as soon as possible, usually by replacing the battery, the lamp or the whole fitting. Until it's fixed, the escape route may not be lit in a power cut, so failed fittings shouldn't be left for long.
Do self-testing emergency lights still need checking in Woking?
Yes, though it's simpler. Self-testing fittings run their own monthly and annual tests and show a fault light if something fails. Someone still needs to check the indicators regularly, record the results in the logbook and arrange repairs for any fitting that shows a fault.
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Arrange emergency lighting testing in Woking
Tell us how many emergency lights and exit signs you have, and we'll set up a testing schedule that suits you.