Emergency lighting installation in Shildon

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

Most Shildon 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.

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

Our teams travel to Shildon from across County Durham. Typical nearby jobs include Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe and Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And, so we can often combine survey visits.

Shildon at a glance

AreaCounty Durham

Postcode districtsDL4, DL14, DL5

NearbyBishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe and Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Shildon

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

Guide prices in Shildon
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 Shildon

For buildings in Shildon, 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.

Shildon FAQs

Is the price fixed?

Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Shildon?

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.

Who does the work in Shildon?

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.

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 Shildon