Emergency lighting installation in Coleford

What we do in Coleford: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Most Coleford 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.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Coleford

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

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

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

Coleford at a glance

AreaGloucestershire

Postcode districtsGL16

NearbyMonmouth, Lydney and Littledean

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks

Guide prices in Coleford

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

Guide prices in Coleford
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	£305 – £510	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 Coleford

Emergency lighting in Coleford falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.

Coleford FAQs

Do you remove the old fittings in Coleford?

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 Coleford?

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

Which rules apply to lighting work in Coleford?

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.

What does emergency lighting cost?

As a budget, emergency luminaires and exit signs cost around £60–£150 each supplied and installed, excluding VAT. New circuits, design and certification on larger sites add to this.

Emergency lighting installation in Coleford