Emergency lighting installation in Fife

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Fife, including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Fife

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

In Fife, 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.

What's included

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

Guide prices in Fife

Typical budgets for Fife, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Fife
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.

Rules that apply in Fife

Fire safety duties for premises in Fife 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.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Fife

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Fife

How are prices set in Fife?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

Which towns in Fife do you cover?

All of Fife, including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

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.

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 Fife