Client Overview:
Roman Apartments is a residential block that faced significant challenges with its lighting system due to poor-quality retro-fit LED gear trays installed over time. The lighting circuit’s faults posed safety risks, including potential electric shock hazards and compromised emergency lighting. To address these issues, the directors and residents of Roman Apartments engaged Future Lighting to provide a comprehensive solution.
Client Objectives:
The primary objectives of the project were to:
- Identify and rectify safety deficiencies in the existing lighting circuit and emergency lighting system.
- Upgrade the entire lighting system to incorporate high-quality LED technology and efficient control methods.
- Ensure full compliance with safety standards, including enhancing external and estate lighting around the perimeter.
- Offer a budget-friendly solution without compromising on quality or safety.
Implementation:
Future Lighting’s dedicated team of lighting specialists conducted a detailed investigation and consultation with the residents and directors of Roman Apartments. Based on the findings, the following steps were implemented:
Fault Identification and Consultation:
- Thoroughly investigated the lighting circuit faults, identifying poor-quality retro-fit LED gear trays as the root cause.
- Consulted with residents and building directors to discuss the extent of the safety risks and the need for a full system upgrade.
System Upgrade and Enhanced Control Methods:
- Replaced low-quality LEDs with high-quality LED fixtures and introduced new efficient control methods, including built-in sensors for each light.
- Implemented a combined emergency lighting system to ensure full compliance and reliable illumination during power outages.
- Upgraded external and estate lighting to improve safety around the building’s perimeter.
Budget Management and Options Presentation:
- Presented the client with multiple upgrade options, ensuring the chosen solution aligned with their budgetary constraints.
- Focused on achieving optimum efficiency without compromising on the quality of the lighting system.
Results and Benefits:
The lighting system upgrade at Roman Apartments resulted in significant improvements:
- Enhanced Safety: Upgraded lighting and emergency systems now providing adequate illumination, ensuring the safety of residents in emergency situations.
- Improved Efficiency: The new control methods, including sensors on each light, allow for optimal efficiency and substantial energy savings.
- Quality Lighting Solution: By transitioning to high-quality LEDs, the risk of future faults is minimised, and overall lighting performance is greatly enhanced.
- Positive Client Feedback: Directors and residents expressed satisfaction with the upgrade, appreciating the balance of quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Conclusion:
Future Lighting’s intervention at Roman Apartments highlights the importance of maintaining high-quality lighting systems in residential blocks. By addressing existing safety concerns and upgrading to advanced LED technology with efficient control methods, Future Lighting ensured a safe, compliant, and energy-efficient environment for residents. The project not only rectified immediate issues but also set a sustainable standard for lighting solutions within the residential sector.
