Emergency lighting installation in Berkshire

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Berkshire

In Berkshire, as elsewhere, the person responsible for fire safety must make sure escape routes are lit if the power fails. A clear design and certificate is the simplest evidence for your fire risk assessment.

Self-test emergency fittings suit many Berkshire buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Berkshire

Typical budgets for Berkshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Berkshire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£65 – £160	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£135 – £430	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£55 – £160	per visit
Commercial electrician	£320 – £535	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,600 – £4,000 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Berkshire

Fire safety duties for premises in Berkshire come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Whoever is responsible for fire safety must make sure escape routes are lit if the normal supply fails, and that the system is tested and maintained.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Berkshire

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Berkshire

Which towns in Berkshire do you cover?

All of Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

Which fire safety law applies in Berkshire?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

Which standard applies?

BS 5266-1:2025 is the current code of practice, replacing the 2016 edition. It works alongside BS EN 1838:2024 for light levels and BS EN 50172:2024 for installation, testing and records.

How long must emergency lights last?

The rated duration is set by the design and risk assessment. Three hours is common in premises that may be reoccupied after an incident.

Emergency lighting installation in Berkshire