Emergency lighting installation in Mountsorrel

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Exit signs in Mountsorrel premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Mountsorrel

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

In Mountsorrel, 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.

Mountsorrel sits within Leicestershire. We work throughout the LE4 and LE12 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Loughborough, Barkby and Groby.

Mountsorrel at a glance

AreaLeicestershire

Postcode districtsLE4, LE12

NearbyLoughborough, Barkby and Groby

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Mountsorrel

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

Guide prices in Mountsorrel
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 Mountsorrel

For buildings in Mountsorrel, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Mountsorrel FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Mountsorrel?

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.

Who does the work in Mountsorrel?

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.

Do you cover all of Mountsorrel?

Yes. We work across Mountsorrel and the LE4 and LE12 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Loughborough, Barkby and Groby.

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 Mountsorrel