Emergency lighting installation in Montgomery

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Available across Montgomery and Powys. In Montgomery, 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 Montgomery

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

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

Montgomery sits within Powys. We work throughout the SY15 postcode district and surrounding places, including Lydham, Castle Caereinion and Llanllwchaiarn.

Montgomery at a glance

AreaPowys

Postcode districtsSY15

NearbyLydham, Castle Caereinion and Llanllwchaiarn

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; the Welsh 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
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Montgomery

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

Guide prices in Montgomery
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£120 – £390	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Commercial electrician	£290 – £485	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,650 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Montgomery

Fire safety duties for premises in Montgomery 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.

Montgomery FAQs

Who does the work in Montgomery?

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.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Montgomery?

Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, the Welsh Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.

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 Montgomery