Car park lighting installation for commercial businesses in Bristol need to meet functional and financial requirements.
EMC Electrical Group always recommends LED lighting for superior quality and diversity as there are various styles and colours to choose from. LED Car park lighting can be installed as tubes or battens as well as bulkhead style whilst helping to save energy consumption, cutting down on energy bills. Regardless of the size or shape of the car park, EMC Electrical Group can help manage the right type of car park lighting installation in Bristol. From an initial site survey, carefully drawn plans and of course installation to comply with strict industry regulations, the team are here to guide you through key requirements.
What are the requirements for car park lighting installation in Bristol?
Car park lighting must provide suitable and sufficient lighting for drivers and pedestrians, with standard car parks needing an average illuminance of 10-20 lux at a horizontal level.
All outdoor lighting which could be exposed to harsh weather conditions must be the correct IP rating. EMC Electrical Group only install IP65 or 66 rated lighting fixtures to protect against water but also for the enhanced durability to withstand bumps caused by vehicles.
Car parks must make sure Unifield Glare Rating is less than or equal to the value of 25 to prevent blinding drivers, we suggest light fixtures with low glare such as frosted diffuses which direct light away from the drivers line of vision.
Why should LED be used for car park lighting?
LEDs do not need any warm up time, giving you instant output which was a requirement of commercial business we worked with in central Fishponds. The existing car parking lighting used conventional discharge lamps which took a good few hours to reach maximum illumination, making the area unwelcoming for costumes and employees. As LED’s can be controlled with smart systems such as automatic presence detection, lighting only comes on when required, saving the customer a great deal of money on energy bills.
Additional savings can be made when using LED bulbs as they have extended lifespans of up to 50,000 hours. Fever bulb changes at hard to reach areas and often precarious heights is always welcomed by commercial property managers.
Should emergency lighting be included in car park lighting installation?
Yes! If your business in Bristol includes a multi storey or covered car park, emergency lighting must be installed to cover pedestrian routes. You can just imagine how difficult it would be to navigate your way through a large, dark and often winding car park during an emergency like a power outage. The team are familiar with BS5266-1 regulations so can guide you through mandated light installation above exit doors and along stairwells.
Contacting EMC Electrical Group.
Car park lighting installation must be carried out by qualified commercial electricians such as EMC Electrical Group. The team are NICEIC approved and have carried out many car park lighting installations in Bristol. Our services include the careful placement of lighting to make sure all visitors have optimum illumination at your business.
Lets get down to business and conduct a comprehensive site survey first. Call EMC Electrical Group today.
