Emergency lighting installation in Durham

What we do in Durham: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Durham buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Durham

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

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

Durham is a town with plenty of offices, shops and units, covered by postcode districts DH1 and DH7. We regularly work across County Durham, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.

Durham at a glance

AreaCounty Durham

Postcode districtsDH1, DH7

NearbyEsh, Shadforth and Spennymoor

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Durham

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

Guide prices in Durham
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 Durham

Fire safety duties for premises in Durham come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. 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.

Durham FAQs

How quickly can you survey in Durham?

Most surveys in Durham 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.

Do you remove the old fittings in Durham?

Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Durham?

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.

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 Durham