Emergency lighting installation in Somerset

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Somerset, including Mendip, Bath and Weston-super-Mare.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Somerset

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

Most Somerset 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

Illuminated exit and directional signs
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Somerset

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

Guide prices in Somerset
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £155	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£130 – £410	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £155	per visit
Commercial electrician	£305 – £510	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,550 – £3,850 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Somerset

Emergency lighting in Somerset falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. 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 Somerset

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Somerset

Which towns in Somerset do you cover?

All of Somerset, including Mendip, Bath and Weston-super-Mare. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Somerset?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Somerset must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

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 Somerset