Emergency lighting installation in Shaftesbury

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

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

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

Our teams travel to Shaftesbury from across Dorset. Typical nearby jobs include Gillingham, Sturminster Newton and Bryanston, so we can often combine survey visits.

Shaftesbury at a glance

AreaDorset

Postcode districtsSP7

NearbyGillingham, Sturminster Newton and Bryanston

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires

Guide prices in Shaftesbury

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

Guide prices in Shaftesbury
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 Shaftesbury

Fire safety duties for premises in Shaftesbury 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.

Shaftesbury FAQs

Do you cover all of Shaftesbury?

Yes. We work across Shaftesbury and the SP7 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Gillingham, Sturminster Newton and Bryanston.

How quickly can you survey in Shaftesbury?

Most surveys in Shaftesbury 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.

Do you remove the old fittings in Shaftesbury?

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

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 Shaftesbury