Emergency lighting is a critical life‑safety requirement for all commercial, public and heritage buildings. Light Designs provides professional emergency lighting surveys, design and specification services that ensure your building meets BS 5266, UK fire safety legislation and local authority requirements.​

We deliver clear, accurate and compliant emergency lighting designs that support architects, contractors, facilities managers and building owners.

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Professional Emergency Lighting Surveys

A detailed survey is the foundation of a compliant emergency lighting system. Our surveys assess:

• Existing emergency lighting coverage

• Escape routes, exits and high‑risk areas

• Required lux levels and spacing

• Signage visibility and placement

• Areas requiring upgrades or additional fittings

• Compliance with BS 5266‑1 and EN 1838

You receive a clear, structured report outlining all findings and recommendations.

Emergency Lighting Design

We produce precise emergency lighting designs tailored to your building’s layout, usage and risk profile. Our design service includes:

• Full BS 5266‑compliant emergency lighting layouts

• Escape route and open‑area lighting calculations

• High‑risk task area lighting requirements

• Luminaire selection based on performance, aesthetics and efficiency

• Integration with architectural and interior design

• Heritage‑sensitive solutions for listed and ecclesiastical buildings

Every design is created to ensure safe evacuation, correct illumination levels and regulatory compliance.

Technical Specification & Documentation

Light Designs provides complete technical specifications ready for tender, contractor installation or fire officer review.

Your specification pack includes:

• Detailed luminaire schedules

• Mounting positions and spacing tables

• Photometric data and performance criteria

• Emergency signage requirements

• Compliance notes for BS 5266‑1 and EN 1838

• Clear guidance for contractors and project teams

This ensures your emergency lighting system is installed correctly and meets all legal obligations.

Compliance You Can Rely On

Our emergency lighting work aligns with:

• BS 5266‑1 — Emergency Lighting Code of Practice

• BS EN 1838 — Lighting Applications for Emergency Lighting

• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

• Local authority and fire officer requirements

• Conservation guidelines for heritage buildings

We help you achieve full compliance with confidence.

Why Choose Light Designs

• Specialist expertise in heritage, ecclesiastical and architecturally sensitive buildings

• Clear, accurate and compliant emergency lighting documentation

• Modern, discreet and energy‑efficient luminaire recommendations

• Independent design service — no installation bias

• Trusted by architects, contractors and building owners across the UK

Book an Emergency Lighting Survey

If your building requires a compliant emergency lighting design or an updated specification, Light Designs can help.

Contact us today to arrange a professional emergency lighting survey and design package.