Emergency lighting installation in Portobello

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Self-test emergency fittings suit many Portobello buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Portobello

In Portobello, 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.

Most Portobello 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.

Portobello sits within Edinburgh and the Lothians. We work throughout the EH15, EH8 and EH7 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Liberton and Craigmillar, Musselburgh and Leith.

Portobello at a glance

AreaEdinburgh and the Lothians

Postcode districtsEH15, EH8, EH7, EH16

NearbyLiberton and Craigmillar, Musselburgh and Leith

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

What's included

Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Portobello

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

Guide prices in Portobello
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 Portobello

For buildings in Portobello, 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.

Portobello FAQs

Do you remove the old fittings in Portobello?

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

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 cover all of Portobello?

Yes. We work across Portobello and the EH15, EH8 and EH7 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Liberton and Craigmillar, Musselburgh and Leith.

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 Portobello