Healthcare and care home lighting in Dundee and Angus
Healthcare lighting covers GP surgeries, clinics, dental and veterinary practices and care homes, where good colour rendering, low glare and easy-clean fittings matter. We cover Dundee and Angus, including Dundee, Arbroath and Brechin.
Healthcare and care home lighting work in Dundee and Angus
Surgeries and care homes in Dundee and Angus need work planned around patients and residents, so we phase room by room and keep escape routes lit.
In Dundee and Angus care homes, softer corridor lighting at night with presence control helps residents move around safely.
What's included
- Emergency lighting kept live throughout the works
- Certification and records for your fire risk assessment
- Good colour rendering for examination areas
- Sealed, wipe-clean LED panels for treatment and clinical rooms
Guide prices in Dundee and Angus
Typical budgets for Dundee and Angus, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £150 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 50 LED panels and 12 emergency fittings in a surgery, about £3,200 – £9,300 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Dundee and Angus
Fire safety duties for premises in Dundee and Angus come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Whoever is responsible for fire safety must make sure escape routes are lit if the normal supply fails, and that the system is tested and maintained.
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
Towns we cover in Dundee and Angus
Healthcare and care home lighting FAQs for Dundee and Angus
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Dundee and Angus?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Dundee and Angus must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in Dundee and Angus?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
Can you work while the surgery is open?
Yes, room by room or after hours, keeping escape routes and emergency lighting working throughout.
What lighting suits a care home at night?
Low-level, low-glare lighting in corridors and en-suites helps residents move safely at night without waking them fully. Presence-controlled night settings are common.