Emergency lighting installation in South Tidworth

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. For larger South Tidworth sites, an addressable system lets you see every emergency fitting's status from one panel.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in South Tidworth

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

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

We cover the whole of South Tidworth, including the SP9 postcode district, and nearby places such as Amesbury, Andover and Manningford.

South Tidworth at a glance

AreaHampshire

Postcode districtsSP9

NearbyAmesbury, Andover and Manningford

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Illuminated exit and directional signs
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

Guide prices in South Tidworth

Typical budgets for South Tidworth premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in South Tidworth
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 South Tidworth

Emergency lighting in South Tidworth 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.

South Tidworth FAQs

Do you cover all of South Tidworth?

Yes. We work across South Tidworth and the SP9 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Amesbury, Andover and Manningford.

Do you remove the old fittings in South Tidworth?

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

Which rules apply to lighting work in South Tidworth?

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.

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 South Tidworth