Emergency lighting installation in Exeter

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. In Exeter, 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.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Exeter

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

We cover the whole of Exeter, including the EX4, EX1 and EX2 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Heavitree, Doddiscombsleigh and Broad Clyst.

Exeter at a glance

AreaDevon

Postcode districtsEX4, EX1, EX2, EX3

NearbyHeavitree, Doddiscombsleigh and Broad Clyst

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in Exeter

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

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

Rules that apply in Exeter

Fire safety duties for premises in Exeter 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.

Exeter FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Exeter?

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.

Do you cover all of Exeter?

Yes. We work across Exeter and the EX4, EX1 and EX2 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Heavitree, Doddiscombsleigh and Broad Clyst.

Can you work out of hours in Exeter?

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

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 Exeter