Emergency lighting installation in Steyning

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Self-test emergency fittings suit many Steyning buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Steyning

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

In Steyning, 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.

Our teams travel to Steyning from across West Sussex. Typical nearby jobs include Henfield, Lancing and Shoreham-by-Sea, so we can often combine survey visits.

Steyning at a glance

AreaWest Sussex

Postcode districtsBN44, BN5, BN15

NearbyHenfield, Lancing and Shoreham-by-Sea

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Steyning

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

Guide prices in Steyning
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 Steyning

For buildings in Steyning, 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.

Steyning FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Steyning?

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 quickly can you survey in Steyning?

Most surveys in Steyning 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.

Who does the work in Steyning?

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.

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 Steyning