I am after some advice.

I live is a small block of flats built in 1997.  It consists of just 6 flats over 2 storeys (ground floor, 1st floor and 2nd floor).  We have natural light on every level (windows).  My housing association are looking to charge us approx. £1000 per year (including vat) for our testing.  This includes a monthly test and 1 annual test.

We have 1 light on the ground floor (this comes on when it is dark and stays on until it becomes light again) and 1 switch on each floor that turns the 2 remaining lights on that are on timers ie. we press them on and they go off after a short while.

What does a monthly test consist of, how long does it take and what would the rough charge be for 3 lights.  And the same for the annual test?

I understand each situation is different but to me it looks like the housing association have set a tariff for this service no matter what size block you are.

Thank you in advance your time and advice.

What you have described is not emergency lighting therefore what is being tested? I would suggest is you contact the housing association and find out in detail what is being tested.

Even if they were combined emergency lights there is no way on earth it should cost £1000 p.a. to test them!