Emergency lighting installation in Lanarkshire

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Lanarkshire, including East Kilbride, Hamilton and Cumbernauld.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Lanarkshire

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

In Lanarkshire, 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.

What's included

Illuminated exit and directional signs
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
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 Lanarkshire

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

Guide prices in Lanarkshire
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 Lanarkshire

Emergency lighting in Lanarkshire falls under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Lanarkshire

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Lanarkshire

Which towns in Lanarkshire do you cover?

All of Lanarkshire, including East Kilbride, Hamilton and Cumbernauld. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Lanarkshire?

Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Lanarkshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

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.

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 Lanarkshire