Emergency lighting installation in Hampshire

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Hampshire

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

Self-test emergency fittings suit many Hampshire buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

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
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Hampshire

Typical budgets for Hampshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Hampshire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£65 – £160	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£135 – £430	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£55 – £160	per visit
Commercial electrician	£320 – £535	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,600 – £4,000 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Hampshire

Fire safety duties for premises in Hampshire 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.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Hampshire

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Hampshire

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Hampshire?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Hampshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

How are prices set in Hampshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

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.

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 Hampshire