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Lighting
Keep the ball in view, from the first serve to the last rally.
Good court lighting brings visibility, light distribution and glare into one plan. The selected fittings and layout are reviewed for your actual venue.
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Start with the playing environment.
Start with the activities, operating hours and the way players follow the ball. Indoor daylight and building lights influence the brief; outdoors, the surrounding site and neighbouring uses matter too.
Review the equipment and arrangement.
Fittings, optics, mounting positions and orientation shape the light on the court. Review the proposed lighting information against visibility, coverage and glare.
The arrangement is assessed for the selected court and setting, rather than from wattage or fitting count alone.
Resolve supports and electrical interfaces.
Light supports and mounting details need to work with the court structure. Power, cable routes and controls are planned with the relevant electrical provider.
The scope identifies who provides lighting design, electrical work and installation. Changes are reviewed against the agreed arrangement.
Include operation and maintenance.
Plan how the lights will be controlled, reached for maintenance and replaced. Product information and the support route should remain useful after the venue opens.
- Agree the equipment and applicable design information.
- Confirm installation, testing and acceptance responsibilities.
- Plan access for inspection and maintenance.
- Keep supplier instructions and replacement details at handover.
Common questions.
Does higher wattage mean better court lighting?
Wattage is an electrical input. Optics, position, mounting and layout shape the playing result, so review the proposed design for the actual court.
Can existing indoor lights be used?
Existing lighting can be assessed as part of the venue arrangement. Its relationship with the court, glare and the intended use guides the review.
Are electrical works included in court supply?
The proposal identifies the fittings and the electrical and installation work included. Any separately appointed work is made clear in the project scope.
Bring lighting into the brief.
Bring the intended activities, operating hours and site information. We’ll work through the lighting questions with you.
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