Lighting in a commercial or domestic situation is vital for safety. We're not talking about the health and safety check boxes (although we do comply and work hard to make sure our clients are fully compliant). We are talking about the common sense uses of light for keeping people safe and also for protecting property from criminal activity.
Our lighting designs consider every angle of practicality alongside aesthetic requirements. We balance the need for safety and protection with the brand scheme to make sure it works on every level.
Emergency lighting is an important consideration for public areas - essential in power cut situations and for clearly indicating escape routes and exits. The Regulatory Reform Order (RRFSO) 2005, which came into force in October 2006, charges the responsible person in control of non-domestic premises and the common areas of a house with multiple occupancy with the safety of everyone in the building, whatever their business there.
"Emergency routes and exits requiring illumination must be provided with emergency lighting of adequate intensity in the case of failure of their normal lighting".
"The legal requirement is that non-domestic buildings must be safe at all times, even if mains power failure occurs. Therefore, nearly all such buildings must have emergency lighting fitted".
As well as emergency lighting, floodlights that highlight dark car parks or walkways are an important part of an overall lighting plan - making sure people can access and leave buildings in adequate light. Such precautions can prevent accidents or ensuing litigation following an accident.
Of course floodlights and good external lighting can deter criminal activity, particularly if the lighting facilitates a good CCTV image.
If you are considering your own commercial lighting schemes, talk to us - it is what we do!