Emergency lighting installation in Pentyrch

What we do in Pentyrch: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Pentyrch buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Pentyrch

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

Self-test emergency fittings suit many Pentyrch buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

Pentyrch sits within South Glamorgan. We work throughout the CF15, CF38 and CF14 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Llantwit Fardre, Rhiwbina and Caerphilly.

Pentyrch at a glance

AreaSouth Glamorgan

Postcode districtsCF15, CF38, CF14, CF5

NearbyLlantwit Fardre, Rhiwbina and Caerphilly

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; the Welsh Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires

Guide prices in Pentyrch

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

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

Rules that apply in Pentyrch

Fire safety duties for premises in Pentyrch come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Whoever is responsible for fire safety must make sure escape routes are lit if the normal supply fails, and that the system is tested and maintained.

Pentyrch FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Pentyrch?

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

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.

Do you cover all of Pentyrch?

Yes. We work across Pentyrch and the CF15, CF38 and CF14 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Llantwit Fardre, Rhiwbina and Caerphilly.

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 Pentyrch