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Based-hinged masts can be lowered to ensure maintenance can be carried out safely


AN INVESTMENT TO ENSURE A LIGHTING SCHEME IS SAFE, COST-EFFECTIVE AND RELIABLE WILL PAY OFF IN THE LONG RUN BY MAKING A FACILITY ACCESSIBLE AND ATTRACTIVE


Lighting levels at a sports facility can be boosted significantly by ensuring that the front glass of the lamp is cleaned regularly


sports lighting levels are designed to achieve a maintained level of light below which it should not fall. This level can only be achieved by carrying out regular cleaning of the floodlight glass. Lighting Guide 4: Sports Lighting


published by the Society of Light and Lighting (part of CIBSE – the Chartered Institute of Building and Service Engi- neers) indicates that between 10 per cent and 17 per cent of the light output of a floodlight is lost through dirt deprecia- tion over a three-year period without cleaning – dependent on the site loca- tion. So a facility’s lighting levels can be boosted simply by having the front glass- es cleaned regularly. To protect a lighting investment in the


long term and to ensure a sports facil- ity is fully compliant with electrical and mechanical regulations and guidelines, on- going maintenance of exterior lighting is vital. It’s important to prove that the facil- ity is certified National Inspection Council


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for Electrical Installation Consulting (NICEIC) compliant and there is also an ob- ligation, by law, to undertake adequate precautions against the risk of death or personal injury from electricity. Since the introduction of the Health and Safety Of- fences Act in 2009, it has become essential to follow good practice and maintain high standards, not only to protect a facility’s workforce and the general public, but to avoid serious legal ramifications.


MASTS AND COLUMNS It’s not just the floodlights which need regular attention in order to ensure the safety and longevity of a lighting proj- ect. Lighting masts, fixed or hinged, are designed in compliance with the ILE Technical Report No. 7 (Institution of Lighting Engineers). Similarly, this de- sign standard, which is recognised and accepted worldwide, stipulates a main- tenance and inspection regime, which ensures that masts or poles remain safe.


In accordance to this it is vital to ensure a maintenance regime involves the in- spection of foundation bolts, security of floodlight brackets plus a range of other checks. You need to be mindful of the number of people standing or sitting un- der lighting masts every time the facility is open to spectators. Recent developments in mast technol-


ogy, including telescopic solutions, make on-going maintenance and inspections even more vital to ensure that the initial investment is fulfilling its potential. Abacus has developed a range of


raising and lowering masts to ensure maintenance can be carried out safely. We also provide counterbalance training to enable any lamp replacement or clean- ing to be carried out by the facility staff. A little investment to ensure a lighting


scheme is safe, cost-effective and reliable will pay off in the long run by making a facility accessible and attractive to both users and spectators. ●


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