Emergency lighting installation in Rustington

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

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

Our teams travel to Rustington from across West Sussex. Typical nearby jobs include Littlehampton, Arundel and Worthing, so we can often combine survey visits.

Rustington at a glance

AreaWest Sussex

Postcode districtsBN16, BN17, BN12, BN13

NearbyLittlehampton, Arundel and Worthing

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Rustington

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

Guide prices in Rustington
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 Rustington

Fire safety duties for premises in Rustington 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.

Rustington FAQs

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 Rustington?

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

How quickly can you survey in Rustington?

Most surveys in Rustington can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.

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 Rustington