Lighting controls in Perth and Kinross
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Perth and Kinross, including Perth, Auchterarder and Blackford.
Lighting controls work in Perth and Kinross
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Perth and Kinross with deep window bays or roof lights.
In Perth and Kinross buildings, the quickest control savings usually come from presence detection in rooms that are used for only part of the day.
What's included
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
- Commissioning and simple user handover
- Presence and absence detection for rooms, aisles and toilets
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
Guide prices in Perth and Kinross
Typical budgets for Perth and Kinross, 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 Perth and Kinross
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 Perth and Kinross
Lighting controls FAQs for Perth and Kinross
Which towns in Perth and Kinross do you cover?
All of Perth and Kinross, including Perth, Auchterarder and Blackford. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in Perth and Kinross?
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.
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.
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.