Emergency lighting installation in Moreton-in-Marsh

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. In Moreton-in-Marsh, 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.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Moreton-in-Marsh

Exit signs in Moreton-in-Marsh premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

Most Moreton-in-Marsh 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.

Moreton-in-Marsh is a smaller community with its own businesses, covered by postcode district GL56. We regularly work across Gloucestershire, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.

Moreton-in-Marsh at a glance

AreaGloucestershire

Postcode districtsGL56

NearbyChipping Campden, Shipston-on-Stour and Broadway

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in Moreton-in-Marsh

Typical budgets for Moreton-in-Marsh premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Moreton-in-Marsh
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 Moreton-in-Marsh

Fire safety duties for premises in Moreton-in-Marsh 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.

Moreton-in-Marsh 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.

Do you remove the old fittings in Moreton-in-Marsh?

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

Who does the work in Moreton-in-Marsh?

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.

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 Moreton-in-Marsh