Emergency lighting installation in Ongar

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Ongar buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Ongar

In Ongar, 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 Ongar 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.

Ongar sits within Essex. We work throughout the CM5 postcode district and surrounding places, including Epping, Ingatestone and Harlow.

Ongar at a glance

AreaEssex

Postcode districtsCM5

NearbyEpping, Ingatestone and Harlow

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Ongar

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

Guide prices in Ongar
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 Ongar

Fire safety duties for premises in Ongar come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. 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.

Ongar 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.

Can you work out of hours in Ongar?

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

Which rules apply to lighting work in Ongar?

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.

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 Ongar