Emergency lighting installation in Wiltshire

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Wiltshire, including Swindon, Salisbury and Trowbridge.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Wiltshire

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

In Wiltshire, 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.

What's included

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

Guide prices in Wiltshire

Typical budgets for Wiltshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Wiltshire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £155	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£130 – £410	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £155	per visit
Commercial electrician	£305 – £510	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,550 – £3,850 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Wiltshire

Emergency lighting in Wiltshire 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.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Wiltshire

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Wiltshire

Which fire safety law applies in Wiltshire?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

Which towns in Wiltshire do you cover?

All of Wiltshire, including Swindon, Salisbury and Trowbridge. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

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.

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 Wiltshire