Emergency lighting installation in March

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Self-test emergency fittings suit many March buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in March

Most March 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.

We often find dark spots in March buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

We cover the whole of March, including the PE15 postcode district, and nearby places such as Chatteris, Emneth and Primrose Place.

March at a glance

AreaCambridgeshire

Postcode districtsPE15

NearbyChatteris, Emneth and Primrose Place

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in March

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

Guide prices in March
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 March

For buildings in March, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

March FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in March?

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.

How quickly can you survey in March?

Most surveys in March 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.

Who does the work in March?

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.

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 March