Lighting does not work in conjunction with CCTV, with low levels of lighting and conflicts between landscaping and CCTV. This allows for areas where criminal activity can take place without being seen.
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If Lighting is not produced at a uniform level either by the bad design of the lighting scheme, the luminaries are obstructed by landscaping or other design features can create poorly lit areas. This in-turn can reduce surveillance into the site and limit visibility for users of the school . Where a well designed lighting scheme is not in place, may increase the potential for crime or antisocial behaviour to occur at these locations.
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Bollard lighting is not compliant with BS5489:2013 and does not give sufficient light at the right height to illuminate people’s faces sufficiently. Lighting provided by low pressure sodium has poor colour rendition.
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Lighting design that has co-ordinated with a CCTV installation (when specified) and the landscape design to avoid any conflicts and to ensure that the lighting is sufficient to support a CCTV system. Light fittings should be protected where vulnerable to vandalism.
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Well lit entrances and walkways are created with a well designed lighting scheme which takes into consideration the correct levels of uniformity and colour rendition.
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External illumination is used when the building is unoccupied is recommended for entrance gates and routes to the main entrance and doors, car parks (if occupied by vehicles) and observable building elevations.
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