Emergency lighting installation in Lancashire

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Lancashire, including Preston, Burnley and Blackburn.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Lancashire

In Lancashire, 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.

Exit signs in Lancashire premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in Lancashire

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

Guide prices in Lancashire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£125 – £390	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Commercial electrician	£295 – £490	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,700 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Lancashire

Fire safety duties for premises in Lancashire 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.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Lancashire

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Lancashire

Which fire safety law applies in Lancashire?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

How are prices set in Lancashire?

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 Lancashire