Emergency lighting installation in Washington

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Available across Washington and Tyne and Wear. Exit signs in Washington premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Washington

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

Most Washington 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 Washington from across Tyne and Wear. Typical nearby jobs include Chester-le-Street, Castletown and Felling, so we can often combine survey visits.

Washington at a glance

AreaTyne and Wear

Postcode districtsNE38, NE37, DH3, DH4

NearbyChester-le-Street, Castletown and Felling

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in Washington

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

Guide prices in Washington
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 Washington

For buildings in Washington, 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.

Washington FAQs

Who does the work in Washington?

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.

Can you work out of hours in Washington?

Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Washington offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.

How quickly can you survey in Washington?

Most surveys in Washington 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.

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 Washington