Emergency lighting installation in Preston

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Preston 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 Preston

Self-test emergency fittings suit many Preston buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

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

Our teams travel to Preston from across Lancashire. Typical nearby jobs include Bamber Bridge, Leyland and Freckleton, so we can often combine survey visits.

Preston at a glance

AreaLancashire

Postcode districtsPR1, PR2, PR5

NearbyBamber Bridge, Leyland and Freckleton

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Preston

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

Guide prices in Preston
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. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Preston

Fire safety duties for premises in Preston 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.

Preston FAQs

Who does the work in Preston?

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.

How quickly can you survey in Preston?

Most surveys in Preston can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Preston?

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 Preston