Lighting controls in Cornwall
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Cornwall, including Redruth, Falmouth and St Austell.
Lighting controls work in Cornwall
In Cornwall buildings, the quickest control savings usually come from presence detection in rooms that are used for only part of the day.
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Cornwall with deep window bays or roof lights.
What's included
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- Commissioning and simple user handover
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
Guide prices in Cornwall
Typical budgets for Cornwall, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £60 – £120 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £155 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Commercial electrician | £305 – £510 | per day |
Example: presence and daylight sensing for 40 existing LED panels, about £715 – £1,450 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Cornwall
Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments) asks for new general lighting to average at least 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt, or to use the LENI method. The 2026 edition raises this to more than 105 for work under it from 24 March 2027.
Towns we cover in Cornwall
- Redruth
- Falmouth
- St Austell
- Truro
- Camborne
- Newquay
- Penzance
- Bodmin
- Saltash
- Antony
- Bude
- Callington
- Calstock
- Camelford
- Colan
- Forrabury and Minster
- Fowey
- Hayle
- Helland
- Helston
- Kenwyn
- Liskeard
- Looe
- Lostwithiel
- Marazion
- Padstow
- Penryn
- Perranarworthal
- Perranporth
- Rame
- Sancreed
- South Petherwin
- St Agnes
- St Blaise
- St Breock
- St Columb Major
- St Endellion
- St Ives
- St Keverne
- St Mewan
- St Teath
- Tintagel
- Tregoney
Lighting controls FAQs for Cornwall
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Cornwall?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Cornwall must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in Cornwall?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
How much do lighting controls save?
Controls save energy only when they reduce output or hours. In meeting rooms, toilets, stores and aisles that are often empty, the saving can be large; in a busy open-plan office less so.
What is DALI?
DALI is a digital lighting control standard that lets each fitting be addressed, dimmed and grouped individually, with scenes and fault reporting.