Emergency lighting installation in Winchester

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Winchester buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Winchester

In Winchester, 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.

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

Our teams travel to Winchester from across Hampshire. Typical nearby jobs include Bishopstoke, Eastleigh and Bishops Sutton, so we can often combine survey visits.

Winchester at a glance

AreaHampshire

Postcode districtsSO23, SO22, SO21

NearbyBishopstoke, Eastleigh and Bishops Sutton

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Winchester

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

Guide prices in Winchester
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 Winchester

Fire safety duties for premises in Winchester 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.

Winchester FAQs

Can you work out of hours in Winchester?

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

Who does the work in Winchester?

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 rules apply to lighting work in Winchester?

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.

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 Winchester