The best workspace specifications leave nothing to chance — including the emergency lighting.
Commercial interiors have become more considered. Fit-out standards have risen. The buildings that attract and retain the right occupants are the ones where every detail has been thought through — from the furniture to the finish on the ceiling. Emergency lighting that looks like an afterthought undermines all of that.
At the same time, the M&E engineer specifying for a multi-floor commercial development needs products that integrate cleanly with modern lighting control systems, work with DALI and track infrastructure, and can be managed across a large site without a significant ongoing testing burden.
Philip Payne products have been specified in landmark commercial buildings across the UK — from The Shard to Canary Wharf — because they meet both demands.
It must integrate with the specification — not compromise it.
Philip Payne products support DALI and Specto-XT wireless technology across the range, enabling full integration with modern building management and lighting control systems. iON — our one-sign-for-all-emergencies product — is available in ceiling, wall, suspended and track-mounted variants, designed to work within whichever lighting infrastructure the building uses.
Emergency lighting that reads as part of the interior, not an intrusion into it. Our OLTON Square exit sign — crisp, architectural cuboid geometry — is designed specifically for structured, linear and contemporary commercial environments. Available in an extensive palette of metallic and solid finishes, with custom options for projects where standard isn’t good enough.
Specto-XT wireless automatic testing monitors every luminaire continuously across an entire building — scheduling function and duration tests, maintaining a full web-accessible compliance audit trail, and removing the need for manual testing programmes across multi-floor commercial sites. The facilities team gets compliance without the overhead.
Not every part of a commercial building is front of house — but every part needs to meet the standard. Our Pro Blade and Pro Exit range delivers robust, functional emergency signage for plant rooms, service areas and back-of-house corridors: IP65 and IK10 rated, DALI and Specto-XT compatible, built to the same Philip Payne standard throughout.
We have a number of emergency lighting ranges suited to commercial and workspace environments — from landmark towers to premium fit-out projects, and from front-of-house reception areas to back-of-house service routes.
At The Shard — the UK’s tallest building — TYKE recessed downlights are installed throughout. Delivered as a discreet, minimal ceiling aperture, TYKE provides compliant emergency illumination with almost no visual presence in the spaces above.
At Devon House in St Katharine Docks, London — a full commercial refurbishment that transformed the building’s reception into a social and hospitality-led space — the specification required emergency lighting that could sit within a carefully designed interior without drawing attention to itself.
At 7 More London and 20 Fenchurch Street, our products have been specified for commercial environments designed by practices including Foster and Partners — buildings where the standard of specification runs throughout, and emergency lighting is no exception.
At Royal Ascot Racecourse, the premium hospitality and retail environment that surrounds one of Britain’s most famous sporting occasions, Philip Payne products were specified to meet the exacting standards of a venue that expects the same attention to detail from every supplier.
One sign for all emergencies. iON is available in ceiling, wall, suspended and track-mounted variants — designed to integrate with whichever lighting infrastructure the building uses. Aluminium cast frame, no visible fixings, floating legend panel. Available in white, black, grey or bronze. Specto-XT compatible.
Crisp cuboid extrusion profile designed for structured, linear and contemporary commercial environments. Slim, precise form with an 8mm acrylic legend panel. Extensive metallic and solid finish palette — with custom options for projects where standard isn’t sufficient. DALI and Specto-XT compatible, LiFePO4 battery technology, Made in Britain.
Compact, powerful and discreet — TYKE delivers compliant emergency illumination through a minimal ceiling aperture. Five optical distributions for optimal coverage across retail floors, fitting rooms, circulation and escape routes. Available in white, black and any RAL classic colour. 60% reduction in embodied carbon over previous versions.
Precision aluminium extrusion body, CNC-machined end caps, 8mm acrylic legend panel. Eight standard finishes — from Black and White to Antique Brass and Penny Bronze — with RAL and bespoke options. Manufactured from 60% recycled material. For premium retail, civic and hospitality interiors where the exit sign is part of the interior design, not an interruption to it.
Robust, functional emergency signage for back-of-house, plant rooms and service areas — IP65 and IK10 rated for demanding environments. DALI and Specto-XT compatible. Clear, even illumination with a choice of legends. The same Philip Payne standard throughout, wherever the building needs it.
Philip Payne emergency lighting is installed across a wide range of commercial developments throughout the UK — from landmark towers and Canary Wharf office complexes to premium fit-out projects and heritage commercial conversions.
Emergency lighting in commercial and workspace buildings is governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and associated British Standards. For buildings undergoing Cat A or Cat B fit-out, emergency lighting specification must satisfy both the base build requirements and the tenant’s specific occupancy. Our specification team can advise on compliant product selection for new build, refurbishment and fit-out projects.
Speak with our team about a specification-led emergency lighting approach for your commercial project — from initial brief through to system design and commissioning support.