Emergency lighting installation in Little Torrington

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Little Torrington 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 Little Torrington

Most Little Torrington 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.

Exit signs in Little Torrington premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

We cover the whole of Little Torrington, including the EX38 postcode district, and nearby places such as Bideford, Abbotsham and Dowland.

Little Torrington at a glance

AreaDevon

Postcode districtsEX38

NearbyBideford, Abbotsham and Dowland

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Little Torrington

Typical budgets for Little Torrington premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Little Torrington
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 Little Torrington

Fire safety duties for premises in Little Torrington 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.

Little Torrington FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Little Torrington?

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.

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.

Do you cover all of Little Torrington?

Yes. We work across Little Torrington and the EX38 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Bideford, Abbotsham and Dowland.

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 Little Torrington