Emergency lighting installation in Newcastle upon Tyne

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. In Newcastle upon Tyne, as elsewhere, the person responsible for fire safety must make sure escape routes are lit if the power fails. A clear design and certificate is the simplest evidence for your fire risk assessment.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Newcastle upon Tyne

Most Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

For larger Newcastle upon Tyne sites, an addressable system lets you see every emergency fitting's status from one panel.

Newcastle upon Tyne sits within Tyne and Wear. We work throughout the NE1, NE99 and NE2 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Gateshead, Byker and Gosforth.

Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance

AreaTyne and Wear

Postcode districtsNE1, NE99, NE2, NE4

NearbyGateshead, Byker and Gosforth

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Newcastle upon Tyne

Typical budgets for Newcastle upon Tyne premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
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. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Newcastle upon Tyne

Fire safety duties for premises in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Newcastle upon Tyne FAQs

How quickly can you survey in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Most surveys in Newcastle upon Tyne can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

Who does the work in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne