Emergency lighting installation in Canary Wharf

What we do in Canary Wharf: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Canary Wharf 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 Canary Wharf

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

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

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

Canary Wharf at a glance

AreaGreater London

Postcode districtsE14, SE16, E3, E1W

NearbyLimehouse, Blackwall and Stepney

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Canary Wharf

Typical budgets for Canary Wharf premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Canary Wharf
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 Canary Wharf

Fire safety duties for premises in Canary Wharf 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.

Canary Wharf 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 Canary Wharf?

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

Do you cover all of Canary Wharf?

Yes. We work across Canary Wharf and the E14, SE16 and E3 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Limehouse, Blackwall and Stepney.

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 Canary Wharf