Emergency lighting installation in Wantage

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

Most Wantage premises we survey have emergency lighting that has grown piecemeal. We map every escape route and open area against BS 5266-1 before suggesting new fittings.

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

We cover the whole of Wantage, including the OX12 postcode district, and nearby places such as Marcham, Shellingford and Didcot.

Wantage at a glance

AreaOxfordshire

Postcode districtsOX12

NearbyMarcham, Shellingford and Didcot

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
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Wantage

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

Guide prices in Wantage
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 Wantage

Fire safety duties for premises in Wantage 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.

Wantage FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Wantage?

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 cover all of Wantage?

Yes. We work across Wantage and the OX12 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Marcham, Shellingford and Didcot.

Do you remove the old fittings in Wantage?

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 Wantage