Emergency lighting installation in Acocks Green

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. In Acocks Green, 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 Acocks Green

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

Most Acocks Green 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 Acocks Green premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.

Acocks Green at a glance

AreaWest Midlands

Postcode districtsB27, B25, B26, B11

NearbyShirley, Solihull and Washwood Heath

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Acocks Green

Typical budgets for Acocks Green premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Acocks Green
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. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Acocks Green

Fire safety duties for premises in Acocks Green 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.

Acocks Green FAQs

Do you remove the old fittings in Acocks Green?

Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Acocks Green?

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 Acocks Green?

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 Acocks Green