Emergency lighting installation in the Highlands and Islands

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Stornoway and Fort William.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in the Highlands and Islands

In Highlands and Islands, 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.

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

We cover the Highlands and Islands by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in the Highlands and Islands, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in the Highlands and Islands

Typical budgets for the Highlands and Islands, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in the Highlands and Islands
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£125 – £400	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £150	per visit
Commercial electrician	£300 – £500	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,500 – £3,750 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in the Highlands and Islands

Fire safety duties for premises in the Highlands and Islands come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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.

Emergency lighting installation by town in the Highlands and Islands

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for the Highlands and Islands

Which fire safety law applies in the Highlands and Islands?

The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

How are prices set in the Highlands and Islands?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

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.

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 the Highlands and Islands