Emergency lighting installation in Warwickshire

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Warwickshire, including Nuneaton, Rugby and Leamington Spa.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Warwickshire

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

We often find dark spots in Warwickshire buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

What's included

Illuminated exit and directional signs
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

Guide prices in Warwickshire

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

Guide prices in Warwickshire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£125 – £400	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £150	per visit
Commercial electrician	£300 – £500	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,500 – £3,750 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Warwickshire

Emergency lighting in Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Warwickshire

Which fire safety law applies in Warwickshire?

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.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Warwickshire?

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

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.

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 Warwickshire