Emergency lighting installation in Sidlesham

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Exit signs in Sidlesham premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Sidlesham

In Sidlesham, 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.

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

Our teams travel to Sidlesham from across West Sussex. Typical nearby jobs include Chichester, Bognor Regis and Funtington, so we can often combine survey visits.

Sidlesham at a glance

AreaWest Sussex

Postcode districtsPO20, PO19, PO21

NearbyChichester, Bognor Regis and Funtington

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Sidlesham

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

Guide prices in Sidlesham
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 Sidlesham

For buildings in Sidlesham, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Sidlesham FAQs

Can you work out of hours in Sidlesham?

Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Sidlesham offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.

Do you remove the old fittings in Sidlesham?

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 Sidlesham?

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.

How long must emergency lights last?

The rated duration is set by the design and risk assessment. Three hours is common in premises that may be reoccupied after an incident.

Emergency lighting installation in Sidlesham