Emergency lighting installation in Hexham

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Hexham buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Hexham

In Hexham, 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.

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

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

Hexham at a glance

AreaNorthumberland

Postcode districtsNE46, NE45

NearbyCorbridge, Broomhaugh and Riding and Allendale

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Hexham

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

Guide prices in Hexham
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£55 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£120 – £380	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Commercial electrician	£285 – £475	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,550 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Hexham

Fire safety duties for premises in Hexham 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.

Hexham FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Hexham?

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.

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.

Who does the work in Hexham?

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 Hexham