Emergency lighting installation in Dundee and Angus

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Dundee and Angus, including Dundee, Arbroath and Brechin.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Dundee and Angus

In Dundee and Angus, 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.

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

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Dundee and Angus

Typical budgets for Dundee and Angus, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Dundee and Angus
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£125 – £400	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £150	per visit
Commercial electrician	£300 – £500	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,500 – £3,750 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Dundee and Angus

Fire safety duties for premises in Dundee and Angus come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Dundee and Angus

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Dundee and Angus

Which towns in Dundee and Angus do you cover?

All of Dundee and Angus, including Dundee, Arbroath and Brechin. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Dundee and Angus?

Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Dundee and Angus must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

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.

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 Dundee and Angus