Emergency lighting installation in Peckham

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Peckham 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 Peckham

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

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

Our teams travel to Peckham from across Greater London. Typical nearby jobs include New Cross, Brockley and Brixton, so we can often combine survey visits.

Peckham at a glance

AreaGreater London

Postcode districtsSE15, SE5, SE14, SE17

NearbyNew Cross, Brockley and Brixton

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Peckham

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

Guide prices in Peckham
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 Peckham

Fire safety duties for premises in Peckham 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.

Peckham FAQs

Who does the work in Peckham?

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.

How quickly can you survey in Peckham?

Most surveys in Peckham 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.

Do you cover all of Peckham?

Yes. We work across Peckham and the SE15, SE5 and SE14 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as New Cross, Brockley and Brixton.

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 Peckham