Emergency lighting installation in the Scottish Borders

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover the Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in the Scottish Borders

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

Most Scottish Borders 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.

What's included

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in the Scottish Borders

Typical budgets for the Scottish Borders, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in the Scottish Borders
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 the Scottish Borders

For buildings in the Scottish Borders, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

Emergency lighting installation by town in the Scottish Borders

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for the Scottish Borders

Which fire safety law applies in the Scottish Borders?

The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

How are prices set in the Scottish Borders?

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

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.

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.

Emergency lighting installation in the Scottish Borders