Emergency lighting installation in Swanage

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. For larger Swanage sites, an addressable system lets you see every emergency fitting's status from one panel.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Swanage

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

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

Swanage sits within Dorset. We work throughout the BH19 postcode district and surrounding places, including Poole, Bournemouth and Wareham.

Swanage at a glance

AreaDorset

Postcode districtsBH19

NearbyPoole, Bournemouth and Wareham

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Illuminated exit and directional signs
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks

Guide prices in Swanage

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

Guide prices in Swanage
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 Swanage

Emergency lighting in Swanage 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.

Swanage FAQs

Do you cover all of Swanage?

Yes. We work across Swanage and the BH19 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Poole, Bournemouth and Wareham.

Do you remove the old fittings in Swanage?

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

Which rules apply to lighting work in Swanage?

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.

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 Swanage