Emergency lighting installation in Cornwall

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Cornwall, including Redruth, Falmouth and St Austell.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Cornwall

Most Cornwall 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.

In Cornwall, 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.

What's included

Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in Cornwall

Typical budgets for Cornwall, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Cornwall
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	£305 – £510	per day

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

Rules that apply in Cornwall

Emergency lighting in Cornwall falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Cornwall

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Cornwall

How are prices set in Cornwall?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Cornwall?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Cornwall must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

What does emergency lighting cost?

As a budget, emergency luminaires and exit signs cost around £60–£150 each supplied and installed, excluding VAT. New circuits, design and certification on larger sites add to this.

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 Cornwall