Emergency lighting installation in Soho

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

In Soho, 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.

Most Soho 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.

Soho sits within Greater London. We work throughout the W1F, W1B and W1D postcode districts and surrounding places, including Pimlico, Camden and Islington.

Soho at a glance

AreaGreater London

Postcode districtsW1F, W1B, W1D, W1

NearbyPimlico, Camden and Islington

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks

Guide prices in Soho

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

Guide prices in Soho
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 Soho

Fire safety duties for premises in Soho 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.

Soho 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 Soho?

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

Do you remove the old fittings in Soho?

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

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 Soho