Emergency lighting installation in Aldridge

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

In Aldridge, 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.

Exit signs in Aldridge premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

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

Aldridge at a glance

AreaWest Midlands

Postcode districtsWS9, WS4, WS8, B74

NearbyBrownhills, Walsall and Bloxwich

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Aldridge

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

Guide prices in Aldridge
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 Aldridge

Fire safety duties for premises in Aldridge 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.

Aldridge FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Aldridge?

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 remove the old fittings in Aldridge?

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

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 Aldridge