Emergency lighting installation in Holloway

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

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

Self-test emergency fittings suit many Holloway buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

Holloway sits within Greater London. We work throughout the N7, NW5 and N19 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Highbury, Archway and Camden.

Holloway at a glance

AreaGreater London

Postcode districtsN7, NW5, N19, N1C

NearbyHighbury, Archway and Camden

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
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Holloway

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

Guide prices in Holloway
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 Holloway

Fire safety duties for premises in Holloway 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.

Holloway FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Holloway?

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.

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 cover all of Holloway?

Yes. We work across Holloway and the N7, NW5 and N19 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Highbury, Archway and Camden.

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 Holloway