Emergency lighting installation in Worcestershire

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Worcestershire, including Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Worcestershire

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

In Worcestershire, 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
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Worcestershire

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

Guide prices in Worcestershire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£125 – £400	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £150	per visit
Commercial electrician	£300 – £500	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,500 – £3,750 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Worcestershire

Emergency lighting in Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Worcestershire

Which towns in Worcestershire do you cover?

All of Worcestershire, including Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

Which fire safety law applies in Worcestershire?

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.

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 Worcestershire