Emergency lighting installation in Sunderland

What we do in Sunderland: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Sunderland 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 Sunderland

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

Most Sunderland 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.

Our teams travel to Sunderland from across Tyne and Wear. Typical nearby jobs include Castletown, Seaham and Washington, so we can often combine survey visits.

Sunderland at a glance

AreaTyne and Wear

Postcode districtsSR1, SR9, SR2, SR4

NearbyCastletown, Seaham and Washington

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks

Guide prices in Sunderland

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

Guide prices in Sunderland
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 Sunderland

Fire safety duties for premises in Sunderland 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.

Sunderland FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Sunderland?

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.

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 Sunderland?

Yes. We work across Sunderland and the SR1, SR9 and SR2 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Castletown, Seaham and Washington.

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 Sunderland