Emergency lighting installation in Shepton Mallet

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Self-test emergency fittings suit many Shepton Mallet 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 Shepton Mallet

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

Most Shepton Mallet 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.

Shepton Mallet is a smaller town, covered by postcode district BA4. We regularly work across Somerset, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.

Shepton Mallet at a glance

AreaSomerset

Postcode districtsBA4

NearbyBruton, Castle Cary and St Cuthbert Out

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Shepton Mallet

Typical budgets for Shepton Mallet premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Shepton Mallet
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 Shepton Mallet

For buildings in Shepton Mallet, 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.

Shepton Mallet FAQs

Do you remove the old fittings in Shepton Mallet?

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.

Who does the work in Shepton Mallet?

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.

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 Shepton Mallet