Emergency lighting installation in Brent

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

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

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

Our teams travel to Brent from across Greater London. Typical nearby jobs include Wembley, Harrow and Harlesden, so we can often combine survey visits.

Brent at a glance

AreaGreater London

Postcode districtsHA0, HA9, UB6, HA1

NearbyWembley, Harrow and Harlesden

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Brent

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

Guide prices in Brent
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£70 – £175	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£145 – £460	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£55 – £175	per visit
Commercial electrician	£345 – £575	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,700 – £4,300 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Brent

Fire safety duties for premises in Brent 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.

Brent FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Brent?

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.

Do you cover all of Brent?

Yes. We work across Brent and the HA0, HA9 and UB6 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Wembley, Harrow and Harlesden.

How quickly can you survey in Brent?

Most surveys in Brent can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.

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 Brent