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Site Lighting
Fastbuild stock everything you need to ensure your construction site is sufficiently lit, at competitive prices and with next day delivery.
Providing suitable visibility for a construction job is an absolute must; poor visibility can lead to various health and safety concerns and promote the possibility of accidents and injury.
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Suppose you are completing a project outside of daylight hours or working within a property with minimal natural light. In that case, you may want to consider supplying construction site lighting or flood lights.
Construction site lighting regulations aren't a one-size fits all approach, and each job will require (or not require) varying levels of lighting. HSE also states that artificial lighting must not change the colour or visibility of any construction site emergency signage and equipment, such as fire extinguishers or exit signs.
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Types of Site Lighting
- LED festoon lighting. Enclosed 22m festoons and festoon kits give safe, even lighting along corridors, stairwells and scaffold runs. Replacement 110V LED ES bulbs and cable hanging hooks are also available.
- Flood lights. Single and twin head 40W DF1200 flood lights light up large open areas, groundworks and external elevations.
- Uplights and tower lights. The LED uplight with splitter base and LED globe light give 360° light for whole rooms and open-plan floors.
- Task and slim lights. Plasterers’ lights, slim lights and tripod-mounted work lights give shadow-free light for plastering, decorating and second fix.
- Rechargeable and portable lights. Cordless rechargeable LED site lights, torches and head torches suit areas without power and emergency use.
Site Lighting FAQs
What is site lighting?
Site lighting is temporary lighting used on construction sites and building jobs so people can work safely when natural light is poor. It includes festoon lighting, flood lights, uplights, task lights and portable rechargeable lights.
What are the regulations for construction site lighting?
Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, every construction site must have suitable and sufficient lighting. Where possible, this should be natural light. Where a lighting failure would put people at risk, you also need secondary or emergency lighting. Our guide to construction site lighting requirements has more detail.
Why is 110V used for construction site lighting?
110V centre-tapped earth supplies limit the shock voltage to earth to around 55V. This greatly reduces the risk of a fatal electric shock. That’s why 110V is the standard for portable lights and tools on UK sites. 110V lights need a site transformer.
What lux level do construction sites need?
It depends on the task. HSE guidance suggests around 20 lux for site movement and walkways, about 50 lux for general work, and 100 lux or more for detailed work such as plastering or joinery.
Are LED site lights better than halogen?
Yes, in most cases. LED site lighting uses far less power and runs cool to the touch. It also lasts much longer and is tougher on site. This means fewer replacements and less risk of burns or fire.
Do you offer next day delivery on site lighting?
Yes. Most of our site lighting is available for next day delivery to your site or business address.