Emergency lighting installation in Totton

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Exit signs in Totton premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Totton

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

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

We cover the whole of Totton, including the SO40, SO16 and SO15 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Southampton, North Baddesley and Lyndhurst.

Totton at a glance

AreaHampshire

Postcode districtsSO40, SO16, SO15, SO14

NearbySouthampton, North Baddesley and Lyndhurst

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Totton

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

Guide prices in Totton
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 Totton

For buildings in Totton, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Totton FAQs

Can you work out of hours in Totton?

Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Totton offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.

Do you remove the old fittings in Totton?

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

Is the price fixed?

Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.

How long must emergency lights last?

The rated duration is set by the design and risk assessment. Three hours is common in premises that may be reoccupied after an incident.

Emergency lighting installation in Totton