Emergency lighting installation in Hove

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Most Hove premises we survey have emergency lighting that has grown piecemeal. We map every escape route and open area against BS 5266-1 before suggesting new fittings.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Hove

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

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

Hove is one of the larger places we cover, covered by postcode districts BN3, BN1 and BN41. We regularly work across East Sussex, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.

Hove at a glance

AreaEast Sussex

Postcode districtsBN3, BN1, BN41, BN2

NearbyBrighton, Portslade and Newtimber

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Hove

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

Guide prices in Hove
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£65 – £160	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£135 – £430	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£55 – £160	per visit
Commercial electrician	£320 – £535	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,600 – £4,000 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Hove

Emergency lighting in Hove 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.

Hove FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Hove?

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.

Do you remove the old fittings in Hove?

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

How quickly can you survey in Hove?

Most surveys in Hove 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.

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 Hove