Emergency lighting installation in Redditch

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Available across Redditch and Worcestershire. In Redditch, 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 Redditch

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

Most Redditch 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.

Our teams travel to Redditch from across Worcestershire. Typical nearby jobs include Studley, Alvechurch and Bromsgrove, so we can often combine survey visits.

Redditch at a glance

AreaWorcestershire

Postcode districtsB97, B98, B80, B48

NearbyStudley, Alvechurch and Bromsgrove

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in Redditch

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

Guide prices in Redditch
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. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Redditch

Fire safety duties for premises in Redditch 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.

Redditch FAQs

Which rules apply to lighting work in Redditch?

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.

Do you cover all of Redditch?

Yes. We work across Redditch and the B97, B98 and B80 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Studley, Alvechurch and Bromsgrove.

How quickly can you survey in Redditch?

Most surveys in Redditch 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 Redditch