Emergency lighting installation in Bishops Waltham

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

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

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

Bishops Waltham sits within Hampshire. We work throughout the SO32 postcode district and surrounding places, including Wickham, Hedge End and Bishopstoke.

Bishops Waltham at a glance

AreaHampshire

Postcode districtsSO32

NearbyWickham, Hedge End and Bishopstoke

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
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Bishops Waltham

Typical budgets for Bishops Waltham premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Bishops Waltham
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. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Bishops Waltham

Fire safety duties for premises in Bishops Waltham 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.

Bishops Waltham FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Bishops Waltham?

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 Bishops Waltham?

Yes. We work across Bishops Waltham and the SO32 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Wickham, Hedge End and Bishopstoke.

Who does the work in Bishops Waltham?

Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.

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 Bishops Waltham