Emergency lighting installation in Chatham

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Available across Chatham and Kent. Exit signs in Chatham 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 Chatham

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

Most Chatham premises we survey have emergency lighting that has grown piecemeal. We map every escape route and open area against BS 5266-1 before suggesting new fittings.

We cover the whole of Chatham, including the ME4, ME7 and ME1 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Rochester, Gillingham and Strood.

Chatham at a glance

AreaKent

Postcode districtsME4, ME7, ME1, ME2

NearbyRochester, Gillingham and Strood

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Chatham

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

Guide prices in Chatham
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 Chatham

For buildings in Chatham, 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.

Chatham FAQs

Who does the work in Chatham?

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.

Can you work out of hours in Chatham?

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

Which rules apply to lighting work in Chatham?

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.

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 Chatham