Emergency lighting installation in Market Harborough

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

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

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

For Market Harborough premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.

Market Harborough at a glance

AreaNorthamptonshire

Postcode districtsLE16

NearbyKilby, Corby and Kettering

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Market Harborough

Typical budgets for Market Harborough premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Market Harborough
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 Market Harborough

Fire safety duties for premises in Market Harborough 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.

Market Harborough FAQs

Is the price fixed?

Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.

Do you remove the old fittings in Market Harborough?

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

Do you cover all of Market Harborough?

Yes. We work across Market Harborough and the LE16 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Kilby, Corby and Kettering.

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 Market Harborough