External Lighting at Rolls Royce
Commercial External Lighting at Rolls Royce
The Challenge
The client required an upgraded external lighting solution to improve illumination to the front end elevation, and ensure compliant coverage of designated fire escape routes.
The existing lighting did not provide adequate nighttime visibility and did not meet emergency egress requirements.
Key challenges included:
- Operational Continuity: Due to ongoing site operations, daytime access was restricted. The works were scheduled and delivered entirely out-of-hours to maintain operational continuity.
- Safety Compliance: The system needed to comply with current emergency lighting regulations, ensuring clearly illuminated and fully compliant fire escape routes.
- Energy Efficiency: Previous lighting required manual switching, increasing unnecessary energy consumption during daylight hours and periods of low occupancy
Our Solution
A structured weekend installation programme was implemented to ensure zero disruption to operations.
The Technical Plan
- Hardware: 6 x Heavy-Duty Emergency Wall Pack Fittings.
- Automation: Integration of photocell (dusk-to-dawn) controls for automated external lighting, ensuring automatic illumination during low-light conditions.
- Emergency Backup: 3-hour battery backup provision to each emergency fitting in case of a power failure.
Technical Execution
Works were completed over a single weekend.
The front elevation and fire escape routes were secured prior to commencement to establish a safe working perimeter.
Six high-output LED wall pack fittings were installed and strategically positioned to eliminate shadowing and ensure consistent escape route illumination. The new fittings were integrated into the existing distribution board, with dedicated testing provision for routine emergency lighting inspections.
All circuits were tested, commissioned, and verified prior to handover.
The Results
The project was completed and commissioned ahead of Monday morning operations. The client now possesses a fully compliant, automated lighting system.
- Enhanced Safety: The fire escape routes are now illuminated in accordance with current emergency lighting standards, ensuring a
safe exit path during emergencies. - Lower Overheads: LED technology combined with automated photocell controls ensures lighting only operates when required.
- Future Compliance: The client was issued with emergency lighting documentation and testing guidance to support ongoing statutory inspections and testing.
Client testimonialThe team’s willingness to work over the weekend was a game-changer for us. We walked in on Monday morning to a safer, better-lit building without a single minute of lost productivity.
