Emergency lighting installation in Kingston upon Hull

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

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

In Kingston upon Hull, 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 cover the whole of Kingston upon Hull, including the HU1, HU2 and HU3 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Barrow-Upon-Humber, Hessle and Cottingham.

Kingston upon Hull at a glance

AreaEast Riding of Yorkshire

Postcode districtsHU1, HU2, HU3, HU5

NearbyBarrow-Upon-Humber, Hessle and Cottingham

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Kingston upon Hull

Typical budgets for Kingston upon Hull premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Kingston upon Hull
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 Kingston upon Hull

Fire safety duties for premises in Kingston upon Hull 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.

Kingston upon Hull FAQs

Can you work out of hours in Kingston upon Hull?

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

Who does the work in Kingston upon Hull?

Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.

How quickly can you survey in Kingston upon Hull?

Most surveys in Kingston upon Hull 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 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 Kingston upon Hull