Emergency lighting installation in Tyne and Wear

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Tyne and Wear

Most Tyne and Wear 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.

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

What's included

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

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear

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

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£55 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£120 – £380	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Commercial electrician	£285 – £475	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,550 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Tyne and Wear

Emergency lighting in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Tyne and Wear

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Tyne and Wear?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Tyne and Wear must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

How are prices set in Tyne and Wear?

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

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 Tyne and Wear