Emergency lighting installation in Newbury

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Newbury buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Newbury

Exit signs in Newbury premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

For larger Newbury sites, an addressable system lets you see every emergency fitting's status from one panel.

We cover the whole of Newbury, including the RG14, RG20 and RG19 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Thatcham, Bucklebury and Hungerford.

Newbury at a glance

AreaBerkshire

Postcode districtsRG14, RG20, RG19, RG18

NearbyThatcham, Bucklebury and Hungerford

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Newbury

Typical budgets for Newbury premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Newbury
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. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Newbury

Fire safety duties for premises in Newbury 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.

Newbury FAQs

Do you cover all of Newbury?

Yes. We work across Newbury and the RG14, RG20 and RG19 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Thatcham, Bucklebury and Hungerford.

How quickly can you survey in Newbury?

Most surveys in Newbury can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.

Do you remove the old fittings in Newbury?

Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.

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.

Emergency lighting installation in Newbury