Emergency lighting installation in Thatcham

What we do in Thatcham: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Thatcham 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 Thatcham

In Thatcham, 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.

Most Thatcham premises we survey have emergency lighting that has grown piecemeal. We map every escape route and open area against BS 5266-1 before suggesting new fittings.

For Thatcham premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.

Thatcham at a glance

AreaBerkshire

Postcode districtsRG19, RG18, RG14, RG20

NearbyBucklebury, Newbury and Tadley

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires

Guide prices in Thatcham

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

Guide prices in Thatcham
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 Thatcham

Fire safety duties for premises in Thatcham 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.

Thatcham FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Thatcham?

Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.

Is the price fixed?

Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.

Do you remove the old fittings in Thatcham?

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 Thatcham