Emergency lighting installation in Granton and Trinity

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. In Granton and Trinity, 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.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Granton and Trinity

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

Most Granton and Trinity 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.

For Granton and Trinity premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.

Granton and Trinity at a glance

AreaEdinburgh and the Lothians

Postcode districtsEH5, EH3, EH6, EH2

NearbyLeith, Edinburgh and Davidson's Mains, Barnton and Cramond

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

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Granton and Trinity

Typical budgets for Granton and Trinity premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Granton and Trinity
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 Granton and Trinity

Fire safety duties for premises in Granton and Trinity 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.

Granton and Trinity FAQs

Is the price fixed?

Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.

Do you remove the old fittings in Granton and Trinity?

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

Can you work out of hours in Granton and Trinity?

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

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 Granton and Trinity