Emergency lighting installation in Sidmouth

What we do in Sidmouth: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Most Sidmouth 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.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Sidmouth

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

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

Sidmouth sits within Devon. We work throughout the EX10 and EX11 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Ottery St Mary, Budleigh Salterton and Seaton.

Sidmouth at a glance

AreaDevon

Postcode districtsEX10, EX11

NearbyOttery St Mary, Budleigh Salterton and Seaton

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in Sidmouth

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

Guide prices in Sidmouth
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 Sidmouth

Emergency lighting in Sidmouth falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.

Sidmouth FAQs

Do you remove the old fittings in Sidmouth?

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

Can you work out of hours in Sidmouth?

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

How quickly can you survey in Sidmouth?

Most surveys in Sidmouth 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.

What does emergency lighting cost?

As a budget, emergency luminaires and exit signs cost around £60–£150 each supplied and installed, excluding VAT. New circuits, design and certification on larger sites add to this.

Emergency lighting installation in Sidmouth