Emergency lighting installation in Brownhills

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

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

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

Brownhills at a glance

AreaWest Midlands

Postcode districtsWS8, WS7, WS9, WS4

NearbyBurntwood, Aldridge and Great Wyrley

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Brownhills

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

Guide prices in Brownhills
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 Brownhills

Fire safety duties for premises in Brownhills 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.

Brownhills FAQs

Do you remove the old fittings in Brownhills?

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

Do you cover all of Brownhills?

Yes. We work across Brownhills and the WS8, WS7 and WS9 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Burntwood, Aldridge and Great Wyrley.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Brownhills?

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.

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 Brownhills