Lighting controls in County Londonderry
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover County Londonderry, including Derry~Londonderry, Coleraine and Limavady.
Lighting controls work in County Londonderry
In County Londonderry 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 County Londonderry with deep window bays or roof lights.
What's included
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
- Presence and absence detection for rooms, aisles and toilets
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
Guide prices in County Londonderry
Typical budgets for County Londonderry, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £75 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £55 – £115 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Commercial electrician | £285 – £475 | per day |
Example: presence and daylight sensing for 40 existing LED panels, about £665 – £1,350 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in County Londonderry
Technical Booklet F2 (June 2022) and its non-domestic guidance set Northern Ireland's own lighting efficacy figures, which differ from England's, so we design to the NI figures.
Towns we cover in County Londonderry
Lighting controls FAQs for County Londonderry
What energy rules apply to new lighting in County Londonderry?
Technical Booklet F2 sets the efficiency that new lighting in County Londonderry must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in County Londonderry?
The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
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.
What do sensors cost?
As a budget, a basic presence sensor costs about £40–£80 installed, a daylight sensor £60–£120, and DALI control around £50–£150 per luminaire on top of the fitting, excluding VAT.