Emergency lighting installation in Cambridge

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

In Cambridge, 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 Cambridge 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.

Cambridge sits within Cambridgeshire. We work throughout the CB2, CB4 and CB1 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Great Shelford, Impington and Fulbourn.

Cambridge at a glance

AreaCambridgeshire

Postcode districtsCB2, CB4, CB1, CB3

NearbyGreat Shelford, Impington and Fulbourn

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 Cambridge

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

Guide prices in Cambridge
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £155	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£130 – £410	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £155	per visit
Commercial electrician	£310 – £515	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,550 – £3,850 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Cambridge

Fire safety duties for premises in Cambridge 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.

Cambridge FAQs

Do you remove the old fittings in Cambridge?

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

Do you cover all of Cambridge?

Yes. We work across Cambridge and the CB2, CB4 and CB1 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Great Shelford, Impington and Fulbourn.

Who does the work in Cambridge?

Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.

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 Cambridge