Emergency lighting installation in County Armagh
Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown and Armagh.
Emergency lighting installation work in County Armagh
In County Armagh, 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.
Self-test emergency fittings suit many County Armagh buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.
What's included
- Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
- Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
- Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
- Illuminated exit and directional signs
Guide prices in County Armagh
Typical budgets for County Armagh, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £55 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test | £120 – £380 | per visit, small system |
| Monthly emergency lighting function test | £50 – £145 | per visit |
| Commercial electrician | £285 – £475 | per day |
Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,550 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in County Armagh
Fire safety duties for premises in County Armagh come from the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010. 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.
Emergency lighting installation by town in County Armagh
- Emergency lighting installation in Craigavon
- Emergency lighting installation in Portadown
- Emergency lighting installation in Armagh
- Emergency lighting installation in Lurgan
Emergency lighting installation FAQs for County Armagh
Which fire safety law applies in County Armagh?
The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
Which towns in County Armagh do you cover?
All of County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown and Armagh. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.
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.
Related services in County Armagh
- Emergency lighting testing
- Lighting maintenance contracts
- Fit-out and new-build lighting
- Lighting surveys and lux testing