Emergency lighting installation in South Glamorgan

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover South Glamorgan, including Cardiff, Barry and Penarth.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in South Glamorgan

Most South Glamorgan 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.

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

What's included

Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks

Guide prices in South Glamorgan

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

Guide prices in South Glamorgan
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£120 – £390	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Commercial electrician	£290 – £485	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,650 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in South Glamorgan

Emergency lighting in South Glamorgan 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 South Glamorgan

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for South Glamorgan

How are prices set in South Glamorgan?

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

Which towns in South Glamorgan do you cover?

All of South Glamorgan, including Cardiff, Barry and Penarth. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

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 South Glamorgan