Emergency lighting installation in Manchester

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. For larger Manchester sites, an addressable system lets you see every emergency fitting's status from one panel.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Manchester

In Manchester, 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.

We often find dark spots in Manchester buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

Manchester is one of the larger places we cover, covered by postcode districts M2, M1 and M4. We regularly work across Greater Manchester, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.

Manchester at a glance

AreaGreater Manchester

Postcode districtsM2, M1, M4, M60

NearbyManchester City Centre, Longsight and Salford

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Illuminated exit and directional signs
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Manchester

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

Guide prices in Manchester
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 Manchester

Emergency lighting in Manchester falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.

Manchester FAQs

Do you cover all of Manchester?

Yes. We work across Manchester and the M2, M1 and M4 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Manchester City Centre, Longsight and Salford.

Do you remove the old fittings in Manchester?

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

Can you work out of hours in Manchester?

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

What does emergency lighting cost?

As a budget, emergency luminaires and exit signs cost around £60–£150 each supplied and installed, excluding VAT. New circuits, design and certification on larger sites add to this.

Emergency lighting installation in Manchester