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THESE RIGOROUS REQUIREMENTS ENSURE ALL MEMBERS ARE WORKING TO THE VERY HIGHEST STANDARDS
– factors such as ball speed, ball size and view- ing distance will all play a part in determining the appropriate lighting.
LIGHTING
Choosing the type of lighting is a complex de- cision and professional advice is required. A good starting place would be to contact SAPCA, whose lighting members will have this expertise and experience. • Decide on how much light is required – rec- ommended lighting levels are identified using the current European standards or those of the governing body of the sport.
• Consider the planning and environmental issues – ensure the company you choose com- plies with the latest obtrusive light limitations and uses low light pollution equipment.
• Develop a comprehensive design brief – con- sider what sports will be played on the facility and any preferences in scheme layout (i.e. cor- ner columns, side lit; any environmental or planning issues; power supply restrictions.)
• Decide what type of company to use – it is vi- tal they work to BS 7671 and can demonstrate quality of workmanship. SAPCA members who carry out design, installation, testing and electrical installation work are all members of NICEIC.
• Consider any warranty offered – SAPCA members, offer a written warranty covering a 12-month period from project handover.
• Decide about on-going maintenance needs from the outset – invite contractors to offer a solution that includes future maintenance – cleaning, repairing, re-lamping, system checking and certification – of the lighting in- stallation in question.
• How do you access your lighting for clean- ing? – Do you use raising and lowering masts or have you good hard standing for specialist access equipment.
• Consider funding – establish the predicted costs of the project and make sure this in- cludes the fees associated with the project development (e.g. power supply provision and planning application fees.)
• Review running costs – these can be substan- tial and should be considered as part of the
The code coveres every aspect and stage of setting up a new lighting system design process.
The Code of Practice, which is available free of charge from SAPCA’s website, is accompanied by guidance notes, which offer information on the following topics in greater depth: • Power supply • Lighting masts • Floodlights and lamps • The planning and tendering process • Light control and obtrusive light containment SAPCA’s membership includes the leading installers of outdoor sports lighting. All SAPCA members are checked for financial stability and
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their work is randomly inspected to ensure standards are maintained. These rigorous re- quirements ensure all members are working to the very highest standards. For this reason, SAPCA would urge the sports and play industry to only use suppliers and contractors that are approved members.
The association aims to continue improv- ing the quality of sport and play infrastructure across the UK and has produced many technical publications, guidance and codes of practice. For more information please visit
www.sapca.org.uk or call 024 7641 6316. l
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