Emergency lighting installation in Cwmbran

What we do in Cwmbran: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Most Cwmbran 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.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Cwmbran

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

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

Our teams travel to Cwmbran from across Gwent. Typical nearby jobs include Pontypool, Risca and Abercarn, so we can often combine survey visits.

Cwmbran at a glance

AreaGwent

Postcode districtsNP44

NearbyPontypool, Risca and Abercarn

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; the Welsh Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Cwmbran

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

Guide prices in Cwmbran
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£120 – £390	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Commercial electrician	£290 – £485	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,650 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Cwmbran

Emergency lighting in Cwmbran 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.

Cwmbran FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Cwmbran?

Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, the Welsh 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 remove the old fittings in Cwmbran?

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 Cwmbran?

Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran