Emergency lighting installation in the West Midlands

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in the West Midlands

In West Midlands, 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.

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

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in the West Midlands

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

Guide prices in the West Midlands
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 the West Midlands

Fire safety duties for premises in the West Midlands 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.

Emergency lighting installation by town in the West Midlands

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for the West Midlands

Which fire safety law applies in the West Midlands?

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 the West Midlands?

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

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.

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 the West Midlands