Emergency lighting installation in Aberaeron

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

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

For larger Aberaeron sites, an addressable system lets you see every emergency fitting's status from one panel.

Our teams travel to Aberaeron from across Dyfed. Typical nearby jobs include Llanarth, New Quay and Llangybi, so we can often combine survey visits.

Aberaeron at a glance

AreaDyfed

Postcode districtsSA46, SA47

NearbyLlanarth, New Quay and Llangybi

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; the Welsh 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
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Aberaeron

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

Guide prices in Aberaeron
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£120 – £390	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Commercial electrician	£290 – £485	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,650 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Aberaeron

Fire safety duties for premises in Aberaeron 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.

Aberaeron FAQs

Do you cover all of Aberaeron?

Yes. We work across Aberaeron and the SA46 and SA47 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Llanarth, New Quay and Llangybi.

How quickly can you survey in Aberaeron?

Most surveys in Aberaeron 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.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Aberaeron?

Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, the Welsh Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.

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 Aberaeron