Emergency lighting installation in Settrington

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. In Settrington, 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 Settrington

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

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

We cover the whole of Settrington, including the YO17 postcode district, and nearby places such as Thornton-le-Clay, Pickering and Nawton.

Settrington at a glance

AreaNorth Yorkshire

Postcode districtsYO17

NearbyThornton-le-Clay, Pickering and Nawton

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 Settrington

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

Guide prices in Settrington
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£120 – £390	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Commercial electrician	£290 – £485	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,650 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Settrington

Fire safety duties for premises in Settrington 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.

Settrington FAQs

Can you work out of hours in Settrington?

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

How quickly can you survey in Settrington?

Most surveys in Settrington 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.

Who does the work in Settrington?

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.

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 Settrington