School and education lighting in West Sussex
School lighting covers classrooms, halls, corridors, sports halls and external areas. We cover West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing and Bognor Regis.
School and education lighting work in West Sussex
Schools in West Sussex are often lit for long days plus evening lettings, so LED and corridor sensors pay back faster than in many offices.
We plan West Sussex school projects around half-terms and the summer holiday, with sports halls and corridors first.
What's included
- Holiday-period programmes and DBS-aware site practices
- External and car park lighting
- Emergency lighting upgrades and test regimes
- Corridor and toilet presence detection
Guide prices in West Sussex
Typical budgets for West Sussex, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £55 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £85 – £215 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £65 – £130 | per sensor, installed |
Example: 120 LED panels across eight classrooms and corridors, about £6,400 – £19,250 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in West Sussex
Emergency lighting in West Sussex falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.
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 West Sussex
- Crawley
- Worthing
- Bognor Regis
- Littlehampton
- Horsham
- Haywards Heath
- Chichester
- Burgess Hill
- East Grinstead
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Emsworth
- Lancing
- Arundel
- Clayton
- Cuckfield Rural
- Felpham
- Funtington
- Henfield
- Midhurst
- Newtimber
- Rustington
- Sidlesham
- Southwater
- Steyning
- Storrington
- Tillington
- Wisborough Green
School and education lighting FAQs for West Sussex
What energy rules apply to new lighting in West Sussex?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in West Sussex must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in West 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.
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.
How bright should a classroom be?
Long-standing BS EN 12464-1 tables give 300 lux for classrooms, with 500 lux commonly designed where work is more detailed or for older pupils. The current edition adds adjustments for task and context, so we confirm the target on survey.
Related services in West Sussex
- LED lighting upgrades
- Emergency lighting installation
- LED high bay lighting
- External and security lighting