Emergency lighting installation in York

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Exit signs in York 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 York

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

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

We cover the whole of York, including the YO1, YO31 and YO10 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Rawcliffe, Copmanthorpe and Upper Poppleton.

York at a glance

AreaNorth Yorkshire

Postcode districtsYO1, YO31, YO10, YO24

NearbyRawcliffe, Copmanthorpe and Upper Poppleton

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
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in York

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

Guide prices in York
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 York

For buildings in York, 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.

York FAQs

Do you cover all of York?

Yes. We work across York and the YO1, YO31 and YO10 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Rawcliffe, Copmanthorpe and Upper Poppleton.

Can you work out of hours in York?

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

Who does the work in York?

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 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 York