Emergency lighting installation in Shropshire

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury and Loughton.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Shropshire

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

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

What's included

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Shropshire

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

Guide prices in Shropshire
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 Shropshire

For buildings in Shropshire, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Shropshire

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Shropshire

Which towns in Shropshire do you cover?

All of Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury and Loughton. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

Which fire safety law applies in Shropshire?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

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.

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 Shropshire