Regulation Compliance

Lighting Regulations & Compliance | Lightplan
Designer lighting installation

Compliant by Design

Beautiful lighting that meets every regulation. Built into the design from day one.
Lighting compliance

We navigate the regulations so you can focus on what matters.

From Part L energy efficiency to BS 5266 emergency lighting, compliance is woven into every scheme we create. No afterthoughts. No compromises.

Residential lighting design
Residential

Lighting that lives beautifully — and performs

Every home we light meets or exceeds building regulations. Energy efficiency targets, dimming requirements, and emergency provisions — all considered from the first sketch.

  • Part L energy efficiency compliance
  • Building Regulations Approved Document L
  • Dimming and control systems
  • Emergency lighting where required
Commercial

Spaces that inspire — and comply

Hotels, restaurants, offices and retail. We understand the complexities of commercial lighting regulations and design schemes that exceed requirements while creating unforgettable atmospheres.

  • BS 5266 emergency lighting
  • CIBSE lighting standards
  • Fire safety integration
  • Accessibility requirements
  • Energy performance certificates
Commercial lighting design
On every project

Six things we check before any specification leaves our desk.

Without exception, on every project we produce — residential or commercial.
01

Fire Rating at Floor Voids

We identify every downlight that penetrates a separating ceiling and ensure fire-rated fittings are specified — with the correct integrity period for the building type.

02

Bathroom Zone IP Ratings

Every fitting in a wet area is checked against the zone it sits in. The correct IP rating is specified from the outset, not amended after the fitting has been purchased.

03

Emergency Lighting Coverage

For commercial projects we confirm which areas require emergency lighting under BS 5266, calculate maintained lux levels on escape routes, and include emergency fittings in the specification and schedule.

04

Part L Energy Calculations

We calculate the proportion of efficient light fittings against the total across the scheme, confirm that lumen and efficacy thresholds are met, and document the calculation for Building Control submission.

05

Workplace Lux Levels

For commercial schemes we model illuminance levels across all zones, check uniformity ratios, and confirm compliance with BS EN 12464-1 — covering both task areas and circulation routes.

06

Specification Documentation

Every applicable regulation is referenced in the final specification document, with fixture schedules and compliance notes that make Building Control sign-off straightforward and dispute-free.

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