NAPIT 66245 · BS 7671 18th Ed · BS 5839-1 · BS 5266

Pub & Restaurant
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Commercial kitchens, walk-in refrigeration, bar lighting, fire alarms, emergency lighting, 5-year EICR. Country pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels across Mid Somerset. NAPIT 66245, BS 7671 18th edition. From £450 + VAT @ 20%.

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DS Electrical commercial kitchen install — pub and restaurant electrical, Mid Somerset
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Where the kitchen never stops and the regs never sleep.

Pubs, restaurants, country inns, cafés and hotels run heavy 3-phase plant in occupied public spaces — the regulatory bar is high. Fire alarms, emergency lighting, 5-yearly EICRs and a kitchen full of dedicated circuits are baseline. We work the trade hours that suit you.

PUB

Country pubs & village inns

EICR · fire · bar lights

Brewery-tenancy and free-house pubs. 5-yearly EICR for insurance, BS 5839-1 fire alarm, atmospheric bar lighting, cellar isolators.

RST

Restaurants & bistros

kitchen · lighting · FoH

Commercial kitchen wiring, dimmable scene-set FoH lighting, dedicated circuits per appliance, walk-in chill 3-phase.

CAF

Cafés & coffee shops

espresso · counter

3kW espresso machines on dedicated circuits, counter-fridge and ice-machine supplies, ambient lighting, customer power outlets.

HOT

Hotels & inns w/ rooms

L1 fire · rooms

Sleeping risk = Grade A or L1 fire alarm system per BS 5839-1. Bedroom circuits, en-suite zone-2 lighting, EV destination charging.

GAS

Gastropubs

extract interlock

Full commercial-kitchen scope alongside the bar. Gas-interlock interface, kitchen extraction control, dedicated cooking-line circuits.

FNC

Function rooms & events

DJ · band · lighting

3-phase 32A red commando for visiting bands and DJs, dimmable house lighting, dedicated event-lighting circuits, PAT testing for hire kit.

FFD

Fast food & takeaways

fryers · chillers

Heavy fryer banks, multi-deck chillers, panini/pizza ovens. Each on its own RCBO, balanced across phases, IP-rated where steam and grease land.

DEL

Delis & farm shops

retail refrig · light

Display fridges and counter chillers on dedicated circuits, retail spotlight design, EPOS power, alarm and CCTV integration.

Six core install types for hospitality.

Hospitality electrical splits into a handful of recurring jobs — the dedicated kitchen circuit, the walk-in cold-room supply, the fire alarm rollout, the periodic EICR. We do them as standalone jobs and as part of full pub or restaurant refurbs.

KIT

Commercial kitchen circuit

dedicated radial · IP rated

Single dedicated circuit for an oven, fryer, grill or hob. Sized to spec plate, 30mA RCBO, IP-rated isolator at point of use, EIC issued.

CHL

Walk-in chiller / freezer

3-phase · isolator

3-phase 400V supply, 4-pole RCBO, isolator outside the unit. Coordinated with your refrigeration engineer; cold-room frame bonded.

FIR

Fire alarm BS 5839-1

L1 / L2 / L3 · certified

Design, install, commission to BS 5839-1. System grade matched to risk assessment. Detector layout, control panel, 6-monthly service plan.

EML

Emergency lighting BS 5266

3hr · self-test

BS 5266-1 design across escape routes, open areas, kitchens, cellar steps. Self-test fittings, 3-hour duration, monthly + annual test pack.

BAR

Bar & FoH lighting

dimmable · scene-set

Atmospheric pendant and feature lighting, dimmable LED drivers, DALI or 0-10V scene control. Coordinated with the interior design.

EIC

5-year EICR (commercial)

BS 7671 18th · full

Full periodic inspection, fixed-wiring test, C1/C2/C3 schedule, satisfactory EICR PDF for insurer / brewery / landlord. Quoted per circuit.

Compliance & standards

The four standards that run hospitality.

  • BS 7671 18th edition Amd 2 — the wiring regs. Dedicated radials per heavy appliance, 30mA Type A RCBO on every circuit, surge protection on the supply, certified earth loop and trip-time tests on every circuit at handover.
  • BS 5839-1 fire alarm — design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of the fire detection and alarm system. Grade L1 for sleeping-risk premises (hotels, country inns), L2/L3 for typical pubs and restaurants per the fire risk assessment.
  • BS 5266-1 emergency lighting — battery-backed lighting on escape routes, open areas and high-risk task locations. 3-hour duration, self-test fittings, monthly and annual test logs.
  • 5-year EICR — commercial periodic inspection cycle. Insurance and brewery-tenancy compliance, C1/C2/C3 schedule, satisfactory PDF for the insurer or landlord.
  • Gas-interlock interface — where the kitchen has gas appliances and a mechanical extraction system, the electrical control gear interfaces with the gas interlock per IGEM/UP/19. We wire to the gas engineer's spec.
  • Phase balancing on commercial kitchens — oven, fryer, grill, dishwasher, walk-in fridge, walk-in freezer all distributed across L1/L2/L3 to avoid neutral overload. Phase rotation tested at the supply.
  • Full certification pack — EIC per circuit, NAPIT compliance certificate from the national database, fire alarm BS 5839-1 cert, emergency lighting BS 5266-1 cert. PDF copies emailed; brewery and insurer happy.
DS Electrical commercial kitchen — pub and restaurant install, Mid Somerset

Commercial kitchen install — dedicated circuits, IP-rated, BS 7671 18th edition.

Pricing ladder.

Final price depends on building age, existing wiring condition, supply phase, the count of dedicated circuits, fire-alarm grade and emergency-lighting coverage. Survey is free; written quote is fixed.

Kitchen

Single kitchen appliance circuit

from £450
+ VAT @ 20% · from
  • Dedicated radial circuit
  • 30mA Type A RCBO
  • IP-rated isolator
  • EIC + NAPIT cert
Cold-room

3-phase walk-in chiller / freezer

from £850
+ VAT @ 20% · from
  • 3-phase 400V supply
  • 4-pole RCBO
  • External isolator
  • EIC + cold-room bond
Fire

BS 5839-1 fire alarm install

from £1,650
+ VAT @ 20% · from
  • Panel + detector layout
  • Designed to risk assessment
  • Commissioned + certified
  • Service plan optional
Refurb

Whole-pub refurb electrical

from £6,500
+ VAT @ 20% · quoted per scope
  • Kitchen + bar + FoH
  • Fire alarm + emergency light
  • EICR + remedials
  • Project-managed
Quote on the day, no obligation. A pub or restaurant survey takes 60–120 minutes — existing supply audit, kitchen circuit count, fire-alarm risk-assessment review, EICR scoping. We give a fixed price and plan the work around your closed window. Request a survey.

Five steps from survey to handover.

From first phone call to signed-off install — the process we run for every pub, restaurant and hotel project.

Site survey

60–120 minutes. Existing supply audit, kitchen circuit count, fire-alarm grade review, emergency-lighting coverage check, EICR scoping. Closed window confirmed.

Design + risk match

Load schedule, phase balancing plan, fire-alarm zone layout to BS 5839-1, emergency-lighting design to BS 5266-1. Coordinated with your refrigeration and gas engineers.

Fixed quote

One price per scope. Materials, certification, fire-alarm panel and detectors, emergency fittings all included. VAT @ 20% on a separate line.

Install (closed-window)

Work scheduled around your closed window or overnight slot. First-fix containment, dedicated circuits, isolators, extract-interlock interface, fire-alarm wiring, emergency fittings, all commissioned live.

Handover + cert pack

EIC per circuit, NAPIT compliance cert, BS 5839-1 fire alarm cert, BS 5266-1 emergency lighting cert. PDF pack emailed; insurer / brewery copies on request.

Hospitality electrical pulls in a few neighbours.

A pub refurb almost always pairs with a commercial fuse board upgrade — a kitchen full of new circuits needs a board sized for them, with proper phase distribution. EICR testing is the regular touchpoint for ongoing compliance. Where the pub has rooms (B&B, country inn) we add EV destination charging via commercial EV. General commercial work and maintenance contracts wrap around multi-site groups.

Common pub & restaurant questions.

How often does a pub or restaurant need an EICR?

Commercial premises with a high public-occupancy load — pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels — should have a full Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) every 5 years as standard, or sooner if the insurance policy specifies. Many commercial insurers and brewery tenancies now require a 5-year EICR as a condition of cover or pull-through. We carry out a full BS 7671 18th edition periodic inspection, identify any C1/C2 remedials, and issue a satisfactory EICR PDF for your insurer or landlord.

Do pubs and restaurants need a fire alarm system to BS 5839-1?

Yes — under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 the Responsible Person must provide adequate fire detection and warning. For a pub or restaurant the fire risk assessment will normally specify a BS 5839-1 system. Premises with sleeping accommodation upstairs (most country pubs and inns) usually need a Grade A or L1 system covering all areas. We design, install and commission to BS 5839-1, provide the certificate, and set up the 6-monthly servicing if you want us to maintain it.

What's emergency lighting and is it required?

Emergency lighting is the battery-backed lighting that comes on automatically when the mains fails — escape route lighting on every fire exit, open-area lighting in kitchens, bars and dining rooms, and high-risk task lighting where a sudden blackout could be dangerous (kitchen with hot oil, cellar steps). It's required under BS 5266-1 and the Fire Safety Order in any commercial premises with public access. We design to BS 5266-1, install self-test fittings (3-hour duration), and certify the install with monthly and annual test records ready to start.

Can you install a walk-in fridge or freezer 3-phase circuit?

Yes — walk-in refrigeration is one of the standard scopes. Most commercial walk-in cold-rooms and freezers run on 3-phase 400V with a dedicated isolator outside the unit. We work alongside your refrigeration engineer: they specify the load, we design and install the supply, isolator and protection. Sized to the manufacturer's spec plate with starting-current headroom, dedicated 4-pole RCBO, and full earth bonding to the cold-room frame. Certified on the EIC.

What's involved in a full pub kitchen rewire?

A full commercial kitchen rewire is a stripped-back-to-brick exercise. Existing wiring removed, dedicated circuits per major appliance (oven, fryer, grill, dishwasher, ice machine, walk-in chill, walk-in freezer), 3-phase loads balanced across L1/L2/L3, IP65 fittings throughout, stainless-steel-trunked cable runs where appropriate, fan-extraction interlock, gas-interlock interface for the kitchen extraction system, full emergency lighting to BS 5266, dedicated cleaning-station 16A commando outlets, then full BS 7671 testing and EIC. Typical timeline 5–10 working days during a closed-for-refurb window.

Can you work overnight or during closed hours to avoid disrupting service?

Yes. For pubs and restaurants we routinely work outside service hours — late evenings after last orders, full overnight shifts, Monday-Tuesday closures, and during dedicated closed-for-refurb windows. The full-day rate applies regardless of when the work is scheduled (we don't mark up nights or weekends for planned work, only for genuine 24-hour callout emergencies). Tell us your closed window when you book and we plan the scope around it.

Further Reading

Commercial EICR Requirements How often pubs and restaurants need an EICR, what C codes mean, and employer obligations under the Electricity at Work Regulations. PAT Testing Guide 2026 Annual testing obligations for hospitality — kitchen equipment, hand-held appliances, and Somerset costs from £1.50 per item.

Pub, restaurant or hotel project on the cards?

Whether it's a single kitchen circuit, a 5-year EICR for the insurer, a fire alarm install or a full refurb, the survey is free and the quote is fixed. NAPIT 66245, BS 7671 18th edition, BS 5839-1, BS 5266. VAT @ 20% on a separate line.

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