Emergency lighting installation in Oxford

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

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

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

Oxford is a major centre for offices, retail and industry, covered by postcode districts OX1, OX2 and OX3. We regularly work across Oxfordshire, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.

Oxford at a glance

AreaOxfordshire

Postcode districtsOX1, OX2, OX3, OX4

NearbyCowley, Holton and Kidlington

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Oxford

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

Guide prices in Oxford
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 Oxford

Fire safety duties for premises in Oxford 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.

Oxford 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 Oxford?

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 Oxford?

Yes. We work across Oxford and the OX1, OX2 and OX3 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Cowley, Holton and Kidlington.

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 Oxford