Emergency lighting installation in Horsham

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Most Horsham 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.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Horsham

In Horsham, 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.

Self-test emergency fittings suit many Horsham buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

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

Horsham at a glance

AreaWest Sussex

Postcode districtsRH12, RH13

NearbySouthwater, Wisborough Green and Crawley

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Horsham

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

Guide prices in Horsham
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£65 – £160	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£135 – £430	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£55 – £160	per visit
Commercial electrician	£320 – £535	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,600 – £4,000 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Horsham

Emergency lighting in Horsham 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.

Horsham FAQs

Who does the work in Horsham?

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 rules apply to lighting work in Horsham?

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.

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.

Emergency lighting installation in Horsham