Emergency lighting installation in Soham

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Available across Soham and Cambridgeshire. Exit signs in Soham premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Soham

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

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

Our teams travel to Soham from across Cambridgeshire. Typical nearby jobs include Ely, Downham and Lode, so we can often combine survey visits.

Soham at a glance

AreaCambridgeshire

Postcode districtsCB7

NearbyEly, Downham and Lode

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks

Guide prices in Soham

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

Guide prices in Soham
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 Soham

For buildings in Soham, 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.

Soham FAQs

Who does the work in Soham?

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.

Can you work out of hours in Soham?

Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Soham offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Soham?

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 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 Soham