Emergency lighting installation in Suffolk

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Suffolk, including Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Suffolk

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

Most Suffolk 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

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Suffolk

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

Guide prices in Suffolk
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	£310 – £515	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 Suffolk

For buildings in Suffolk, 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.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Suffolk

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Suffolk

Which towns in Suffolk do you cover?

All of Suffolk, including Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

Which fire safety law applies in Suffolk?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

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.

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 Suffolk