Emergency lighting installation in Perth and Kinross

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Perth and Kinross, including Perth, Auchterarder and Blackford.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Perth and Kinross

Most Perth and Kinross 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.

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

What's included

Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
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

Guide prices in Perth and Kinross

Typical budgets for Perth and Kinross, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Perth and Kinross
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£125 – £400	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £150	per visit
Commercial electrician	£300 – £500	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,500 – £3,750 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Perth and Kinross

Emergency lighting in Perth and Kinross falls under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Perth and Kinross

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Perth and Kinross

How are prices set in Perth and Kinross?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

Which towns in Perth and Kinross do you cover?

All of Perth and Kinross, including Perth, Auchterarder and Blackford. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

What does emergency lighting cost?

As a budget, emergency luminaires and exit signs cost around £60–£150 each supplied and installed, excluding VAT. New circuits, design and certification on larger sites add to this.

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 Perth and Kinross