Emergency lighting installation in Old Trafford

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Exit signs in Old Trafford premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Old Trafford

In Old Trafford, 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 Old Trafford 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.

Old Trafford sits within Greater Manchester. We work throughout the M32, M16 and M17 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Stretford, Salford and Manchester City Centre.

Old Trafford at a glance

AreaGreater Manchester

Postcode districtsM32, M16, M17, M5

NearbyStretford, Salford and Manchester City Centre

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Old Trafford

Typical budgets for Old Trafford premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Old Trafford
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 Old Trafford

For buildings in Old Trafford, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Old Trafford 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.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Old Trafford?

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.

How quickly can you survey in Old Trafford?

Most surveys in Old Trafford 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.

How long must emergency lights last?

The rated duration is set by the design and risk assessment. Three hours is common in premises that may be reoccupied after an incident.

Emergency lighting installation in Old Trafford