Emergency lighting installation in Barkby

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Available across Barkby and Leicestershire. In Barkby, 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.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Barkby

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

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

We cover the whole of Barkby, including the LE7, LE4 and LE5 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Humberstone, Leicester and Mountsorrel.

Barkby at a glance

AreaLeicestershire

Postcode districtsLE7, LE4, LE5, LE1

NearbyHumberstone, Leicester and Mountsorrel

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

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
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Barkby

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

Guide prices in Barkby
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 Barkby

Fire safety duties for premises in Barkby 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.

Barkby FAQs

Can you work out of hours in Barkby?

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

How quickly can you survey in Barkby?

Most surveys in Barkby 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.

Do you remove the old fittings in Barkby?

Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.

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 Barkby