School and education lighting in Edinburgh and the Lothians
School lighting covers classrooms, halls, corridors, sports halls and external areas. We cover Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.
School and education lighting work in Edinburgh and the Lothians
We plan Edinburgh and the Lothians school projects around half-terms and the summer holiday, with sports halls and corridors first.
Schools in Edinburgh and the Lothians are often lit for long days plus evening lettings, so LED and corridor sensors pay back faster than in many offices.
What's included
- Corridor and toilet presence detection
- Holiday-period programmes and DBS-aware site practices
- Classroom LED panels with good uniformity and low glare
- Emergency lighting upgrades and test regimes
Guide prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Typical budgets for Edinburgh and the Lothians, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £80 – £200 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £60 – £120 | per sensor, installed |
Example: 120 LED panels across eight classrooms and corridors, about £6,000 – £18,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Emergency lighting in Edinburgh and the Lothians falls under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.
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.
In Great Britain, including Scotland, common T8 fluorescent tubes were caught by ecodesign rules from 1 September 2023 and the mercury exemptions for ordinary T5 and T8 lamps ended on 1 February 2024.
Towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Edinburgh
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Bathgate
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Broxburn
- Armadale
- Arniston
- Dalkeith
- Davidson's Mains, Barnton and Cramond
- Dunbar
- East Linton
- Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill
- Granton and Trinity
- Gullane
- Haddington
- Humbie
- Juniper Green, Currie and Balerno
- Kirkliston
- Kirknewton
- Leith
- Liberton and Craigmillar
- Linlithgow
- Loanhead
- Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston
- Newbridge and Ratho
- North Berwick
- Ormiston
- Pathhead
- Pencaitland
- Portobello
- Prestonpans
- Queensferry
- Rosewell
- Roslin
- Tranent
- West Calder
- Whitburn
School and education lighting FAQs for Edinburgh and the Lothians
Which fire safety law applies in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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.
How are prices set in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Is there public funding for school lighting?
The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 is closed to new applications. Check with your local authority or trust for current energy-efficiency budgets.
Can the work be done during term?
Most of it is planned for half-terms and the summer break. Smaller items can be done after school hours.
Related services in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- LED lighting upgrades
- Emergency lighting installation
- LED high bay lighting
- External and security lighting