Emergency lighting installation in Longsight

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

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

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

Longsight sits within Greater Manchester. We work throughout the M12, M13 and M14 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Manchester, Manchester City Centre and Droylsden.

Longsight at a glance

AreaGreater Manchester

Postcode districtsM12, M13, M14, M18

NearbyManchester, Manchester City Centre and Droylsden

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in Longsight

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

Guide prices in Longsight
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£125 – £390	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Commercial electrician	£295 – £490	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,700 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Longsight

Fire safety duties for premises in Longsight 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.

Longsight FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Longsight?

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 Longsight?

Yes. We work across Longsight and the M12, M13 and M14 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Manchester, Manchester City Centre and Droylsden.

Can you work out of hours in Longsight?

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

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 Longsight