Emergency lighting installation in Kidlington

What we do in Kidlington: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Self-test emergency fittings suit many Kidlington buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Kidlington

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

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

We cover the whole of Kidlington, including the OX5 and OX20 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Woodstock, Oxford and Chesterton.

Kidlington at a glance

AreaOxfordshire

Postcode districtsOX5, OX20

NearbyWoodstock, Oxford and Chesterton

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Kidlington

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

Guide prices in Kidlington
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£65 – £160	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£135 – £430	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£55 – £160	per visit
Commercial electrician	£320 – £535	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,600 – £4,000 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Kidlington

For buildings in Kidlington, 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.

Kidlington FAQs

Can you work out of hours in Kidlington?

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

Which rules apply to lighting work in Kidlington?

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.

Do you remove the old fittings in Kidlington?

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

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 Kidlington