Lighting controls in Somerset
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Somerset, including Mendip, Bath and Weston-super-Mare.
Lighting controls work in Somerset
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Somerset with deep window bays or roof lights.
In Somerset buildings, the quickest control savings usually come from presence detection in rooms that are used for only part of the day.
What's included
- Presence and absence detection for rooms, aisles and toilets
- 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 Somerset
Typical budgets for Somerset, 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 Somerset
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 Somerset
- Mendip
- Bath
- Weston-super-Mare
- Taunton
- Yeovil
- Bridgwater
- Portishead
- Frome
- Burnham-on-Sea
- Clevedon
- Nailsea
- Keynsham
- Banwell
- Bruton
- Burnham Without
- Castle Cary
- Chard
- Cheddar
- Clutton
- Crewkerne
- Dulverton
- Glastonbury
- Hinton St George
- Hutton
- Ilminster
- Kilmersdon
- Langport
- Long Ashton
- Lydeard St Lawrence
- Martock
- Merriott
- Mudford
- Nempnett Thrubwell
- Norton Sub Hamdon
- Shepton Mallet
- Somerton
- South Petherton
- Spaxton
- St Cuthbert Out
- Stawell
- Stoke St Mary
- Street
- Templecombe
- Weare
- Wedmore
- Wellington
- Williton
- Wincanton
- Winscombe
- Wootton Courtenay
- Yatton
Lighting controls FAQs for Somerset
Which fire safety law applies in Somerset?
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.
Which towns in Somerset do you cover?
All of Somerset, including Mendip, Bath and Weston-super-Mare. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.