Emergency lighting installation in Nottingham

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

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

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

Nottingham sits within Nottinghamshire. We work throughout the NG1, NG7 and NG3 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Basford, West Bridgford and Carlton.

Nottingham at a glance

AreaNottinghamshire

Postcode districtsNG1, NG7, NG3, NG2

NearbyBasford, West Bridgford and Carlton

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
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Nottingham

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

Guide prices in Nottingham
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 Nottingham

Fire safety duties for premises in Nottingham 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.

Nottingham FAQs

Who does the work in Nottingham?

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.

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 Nottingham?

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

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 Nottingham