Emergency lighting installation in Chard

What we do in Chard: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Self-test emergency fittings suit many Chard buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Chard

In Chard, 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.

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

Chard sits within Somerset. We work throughout the TA20 postcode district and surrounding places, including Ilminster, Hinton St George and Axminster.

Chard at a glance

AreaSomerset

Postcode districtsTA20

NearbyIlminster, Hinton St George and Axminster

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Chard

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

Guide prices in Chard
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. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Chard

For buildings in Chard, 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.

Chard FAQs

Do you remove the old fittings in Chard?

Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.

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 Chard?

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

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 Chard