Emergency lighting installation in Newtownards

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Exit signs in Newtownards 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 Newtownards

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

Most Newtownards 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 cover the whole of Newtownards, including the BT23, BT19 and BT16 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Comber, Dundonald and Bangor.

Newtownards at a glance

AreaCounty Down

Postcode districtsBT23, BT19, BT16

NearbyComber, Dundonald and Bangor

RulesNorthern Ireland fire safety law; Technical Booklet F2

What's included

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

Guide prices in Newtownards

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

Guide prices in Newtownards
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. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Newtownards

For buildings in Newtownards, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010.

Newtownards FAQs

Who does the work in Newtownards?

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 Newtownards?

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

How quickly can you survey in Newtownards?

Most surveys in Newtownards 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.

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 Newtownards