Emergency lighting installation in Braintree

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Self-test emergency fittings suit many Braintree 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 Braintree

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

Most Braintree 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.

We cover the whole of Braintree, including the CM7 and CM77 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Witham, Sible Hedingham and Great Dunmow.

Braintree at a glance

AreaEssex

Postcode districtsCM7, CM77

NearbyWitham, Sible Hedingham and Great Dunmow

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Braintree

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

Guide prices in Braintree
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £155	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£130 – £410	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £155	per visit
Commercial electrician	£310 – £515	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,550 – £3,850 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Braintree

For buildings in Braintree, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Braintree FAQs

Do you remove the old fittings in Braintree?

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.

Who does the work in Braintree?

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 Braintree