Lighting controls in East Sussex
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.
Lighting controls work in East Sussex
Daylight dimming works best in premises around East Sussex with deep window bays or roof lights.
In East Sussex buildings, the quickest control savings usually come from presence detection in rooms that are used for only part of the day.
What's included
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
- Commissioning and simple user handover
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
Guide prices in East Sussex
Typical budgets for East Sussex, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £65 – £130 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £55 – £160 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Commercial electrician | £320 – £535 | per day |
Example: presence and daylight sensing for 40 existing LED panels, about £750 – £1,500 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in East Sussex
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 East Sussex
- Brighton
- Eastbourne
- Hastings
- Hove
- Bexhill-on-Sea
- Hailsham
- Seaford
- Rottingdean
- Crowborough
- Portslade
- Peacehaven
- Uckfield
- Lewes
- Battle
- Burwash
- Forest Row
- Hartfield
- Heathfield
- Icklesham
- Long Man
- Mayfield
- Newhaven
- Peasmarsh
- Ringmer
- Salehurst
- Wadhurst
- Westham
Lighting controls FAQs for East Sussex
Which fire safety law applies in East Sussex?
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.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in East Sussex?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in East Sussex must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
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.
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.