Fire safety
Fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates
Daley Inventories arranges fire alarm servicing certificates (BS 5839) and emergency lighting certificates (BS 5266) for HMOs and blocks of flats in London and Manchester, from £108 including VAT each. Both on the same visit cost £189. The work is done by qualified fire alarm engineers, and you get a certificate you can show your council or insurer.
Prices (including VAT)
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Certificates | |
| Fire alarm inspection and servicing certificate, BS 5839 (up to 10 devices) | £108 |
| Emergency lighting annual test certificate, BS 5266 (up to 10 fittings) | £108 |
| Fire alarm and emergency lighting on the same visit | £189 |
| Larger systems and blocks | Price on request |
Prices include VAT. Devices means detectors, call points and sounders added together. We confirm a fixed price before booking.
Which properties need what
| Property | Fire risk assessment | Alarm and lighting certificates | Fire doors |
|---|---|---|---|
| House or flat let to one household, no shared areas | Not usually needed | Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms (no certificate needed) | Not usually needed |
| HMO (house in multiple occupation) | Yes, for the shared areas | Yes, if a fire alarm or emergency lighting is fitted | Checked in the fire risk assessment |
| Block of flats under 11 metres | Yes, for the shared areas | Yes, if fitted | Fire door information for residents |
| Block of flats over 11 metres | Yes, for the shared areas | Yes, if fitted | Quarterly checks of communal fire doors, yearly checks of flat entrance doors |
A general guide for England under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Your HMO licence or local council may ask for more.
What's included
- A visit by a qualified fire alarm engineer
- Testing of detectors, sounders, call points and the control panel, where fitted
- A full-duration test of the emergency lighting
- A certificate to the relevant British Standard (BS 5839 or BS 5266)
- Your logbook updated
- Any faults listed, so you know exactly what to fix
Why landlords and agents use Daley
- Accredited assessors only: every assessment is carried out by an independently registered fire risk assessor, named on your report with their registration. The law says you must record who did it.
- 10 years, 20,000 landlords: the same team that handles your inventories, EICRs, gas safety certificates and EPCs.
- Fixed prices, no hidden fees: you get a fixed quote before we book anything.
- Photo-evidenced reports: clear findings and a prioritised action plan you can act on.
How often do you need them?
Panel fire alarm systems (Grade A), common in larger HMOs and blocks, should be inspected and serviced by a competent engineer at least every six months under BS 5839. Simpler mains-wired alarms still need regular testing and a check at least once a year. Your HMO licence or fire risk assessment may set the exact frequency.
Emergency lighting should be function-tested every month and given a full-duration test once a year under BS 5266, with the results kept in a logbook.
Areas we cover
Every London borough and all of Greater Manchester, including Salford, Trafford and Stockport.
Frequently asked questions
Do HMOs need a fire alarm certificate?
If your HMO has a fire alarm system, it must be kept in working order and maintained to British Standard BS 5839, and many HMO licences ask to see an up-to-date inspection and servicing certificate. Panel (Grade A) systems are usually serviced every six months. Daley Inventories arranges fire alarm servicing certificates for HMOs in London and Manchester from £108 including VAT.
How much does a fire alarm certificate cost?
Daley Inventories charges £108 including VAT for a fire alarm servicing certificate on a system with up to 10 devices, and the same for an emergency lighting certificate. Both together on one visit cost £189.
What is an emergency lighting certificate?
It confirms that the lights which come on during a power cut, to light the escape route, have passed a full-duration test and have been serviced to BS 5266. It is usually needed once a year wherever emergency lighting is fitted. Daley Inventories can arrange the annual test anywhere in London or Greater Manchester.
Who carries out fire alarm and emergency lighting tests?
Daley Inventories uses qualified fire alarm engineers who work to BS 5839 and BS 5266. Their details appear on your certificate.
What happens if my fire alarm or emergency lighting fails?
The engineer lists any faults on the certificate. Daley Inventories then sends you a price to put them right, and you decide whether to go ahead.
Can I book a fire alarm certificate with my EICR?
Yes. Daley Inventories also provides EICRs (electrical safety reports) through NICEIC-registered electricians, so we coordinate both visits and you deal with one company.
Why use Daley Inventories for fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates?
Daley Inventories has been trusted by more than 20,000 landlords since 2016 and already handles their EICRs, gas safety certificates and EPCs. Adding fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates keeps every safety certificate with one company, at fixed prices with no hidden fees. Call 0208 935 5492, 7 days a week, 9am to 6pm.
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