Lighting controls in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns.
Lighting controls work in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Glasgow and Dunbartonshire with deep window bays or roof lights.
In Glasgow and Dunbartonshire 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
- Commissioning and simple user handover
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
- Presence and absence detection for rooms, aisles and toilets
Guide prices in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Typical budgets for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, 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 – £150 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: presence and daylight sensing for 40 existing LED panels, about £700 – £1,400 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
- Glasgow
- Bearsden
- Newton Mearns
- Clydebank
- Alexandria
- Bishopbriggs
- Dumbarton
- Kirkintilloch
- Barrhead
- Clarkston
- Giffnock
- Milngavie
Lighting controls FAQs for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Which fire safety law applies in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
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.
Which towns in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire do you cover?
All of Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.