Emergency lighting installation in Loughborough

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

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

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

Loughborough is a major centre for offices, retail and industry, covered by postcode districts LE12 and LE11. We regularly work across Leicestershire, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.

Loughborough at a glance

AreaLeicestershire

Postcode districtsLE12, LE11

NearbyMountsorrel, Groby and Lockington

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Loughborough

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

Guide prices in Loughborough
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 Loughborough

Fire safety duties for premises in Loughborough 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.

Loughborough FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Loughborough?

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.

Do you cover all of Loughborough?

Yes. We work across Loughborough and the LE12 and LE11 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Mountsorrel, Groby and Lockington.

Do you remove the old fittings in Loughborough?

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 Loughborough