Emergency lighting installation in Bonnyrigg

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Exit signs in Bonnyrigg premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Bonnyrigg

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

In Bonnyrigg, 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 Bonnyrigg, including the EH19, EH18 and EH24 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Loanhead, Rosewell and Dalkeith.

Bonnyrigg at a glance

AreaEdinburgh and the Lothians

Postcode districtsEH19, EH18, EH24, EH22

NearbyLoanhead, Rosewell and Dalkeith

RulesScottish fire safety law; Section 6 of the Scottish building standards

What's included

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
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

Guide prices in Bonnyrigg

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

Guide prices in Bonnyrigg
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. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Bonnyrigg

For buildings in Bonnyrigg, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

Bonnyrigg FAQs

Can you work out of hours in Bonnyrigg?

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

Do you remove the old fittings in Bonnyrigg?

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

Who does the work in Bonnyrigg?

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 long must emergency lights last?

The rated duration is set by the design and risk assessment. Three hours is common in premises that may be reoccupied after an incident.

Emergency lighting installation in Bonnyrigg