Dwelling Security Lighting
Lighting is required to illuminate all external doors, car parking and garage areas and some footpaths leading to dwellings and blocks of flats. External lighting must be switched using a photo electric cell (dusk to dawn) with a manual override. 24 hour lighting to communal parts of blocks of flats will be required. This will normally include the communal entrance hall, lobbies, landings, corridors and stairwells and underground garaging facilities and all entrance/exit points. Other areas requiring lighting will be indicated by the CPDA in writing. To reduce energy consumption this may be provided by a two stage lighting system whereby a lower level of illumination is supplemented with additional lighting when triggered. All communal light fittings must be dedicated for the use of energy efficient lamps.(Sect 30. New Homes 2010)
Poorly positioned light provides insufficient illumination to entrance door.
Low energy light operated by photo electric cell (dusk to dawn) directs light more appropriately.
