Emergency lighting installation in Allington

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

In Allington, 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.

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

Allington sits within Dorset. We work throughout the DT6 postcode district and surrounding places, including Beaminster, Lyme Regis and Crewkerne.

Allington at a glance

AreaDorset

Postcode districtsDT6

NearbyBeaminster, Lyme Regis and Crewkerne

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Allington

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

Guide prices in Allington
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 Allington

Emergency lighting in Allington 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.

Allington FAQs

How quickly can you survey in Allington?

Most surveys in Allington 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.

Can you work out of hours in Allington?

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

Do you cover all of Allington?

Yes. We work across Allington and the DT6 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Beaminster, Lyme Regis and Crewkerne.

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 Allington