Emergency lighting installation in Farnborough

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Available across Farnborough and Hampshire. In Farnborough, 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 Farnborough

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

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

For Farnborough premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.

Farnborough at a glance

AreaHampshire

Postcode districtsGU14, GU16, GU17, GU15

NearbyCamberley, Aldershot and Fleet

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires

Guide prices in Farnborough

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

Guide prices in Farnborough
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 Farnborough

Fire safety duties for premises in Farnborough 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.

Farnborough FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Farnborough?

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 Farnborough?

Yes. We work across Farnborough and the GU14, GU16 and GU17 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Camberley, Aldershot and Fleet.

Do you remove the old fittings in Farnborough?

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

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 Farnborough