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

Pub & Restaurant
Electrical

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%.

07889 334849 · Dan Stevens
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.

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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