ATHLETICS TRACK LIGHTING
STEP 1: HOW MUCH LIGHT DO I NEED ?
If unsure, please ask us (Use Form below or telephone, email, etc)
Planning the Track Lighting
Plan the Lighting Scheme
1. Advise VeeLite of the exact size of the Running Track (Length x Width) and what light level you require (or describe activity).
2. VeeLite will advise and cost for Equipment needed (Poles, Floodlights and cost of this equipment).
Plan the Installation
Using the Lighting Scheme, ask a Local Contractor (maybe someone in the Club) to price for installation (Poles, electric cables, Floodlights, etc).
Visit the Local Planning office
Having received costs for the Lighting and the Installation and if the Project is likely to proceed, visit your Local Council – Planning Dept. Ring in advance and make an Appointment. At this meeting, they will give you feedback, tell you how to proceed and how long the formal Planning process will take.
The main problems that may prevent planning permission relate to nearby Roads or Buildings that the Floodlights may impact.
Costing the Project
The cost of the Lighting Equipment and Installation, together with any other costs that may have arisen (eg. From feedback with the Planning Office). Possibly a Planning Consultant or Architect may have been recommended.
Use all the costs or estimates above as a Budget for Fund raising, Grant applications, etc. Allow 10% extra for Contingencies etc.
Formal Planning Permission
When you formally apply in writing, the Council may ask for a specific Lighting layout superimposed on a Map of your local neighbourhood, so they can see light spill, glare, etc. We have the software to provide this Calculation. Each Council can ask for different information so its hard to be precise.
Maps of your Track and/or Local Area may be needed.
When planning permission has been received, the Project can commence.
HOW MUCH LIGHT IS NEEDED ?
CIBSE are the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers who are an Authority in recommending Light Levels and General Lighting standards for Public areas, workplaces, Sports, etc.
Typical Recommendations:
For Outdoor Athletics
– 100 Lux for Training/Local Competition,
– 200 Lux for Regional,
– 500 Lux for National/Intn.
For Indoor Athletics
– 200 Lux for Training/Local Competition,
– 300 Lux for Regional,
– 500 Lux for National/Intn.
SPECIFIC SPORTS ORGANISATIONS:
UK Athletics (UKA)
For both track and field facilities: 200 lux for Club venues and 500 Lux for International/Premier competition venues.
Note: 100 lux is acceptable for Community facilities that only have a track facility (i.e. no field events).
PLANNING PERMISSION NEEDED ?
Planning Permission will be required for New Projects. We can produce any Lighting Calculation (Lighting Design) in the Format required by Local Authorities.
The difference is mainly a Format issue, but specific issues, example – showing Lighting Spill outside the Track or onto nearby Properties etc may be required.
INSTALLATION ?
VeeLite is a Lighting Design and Manufacturing Company. We do not install Lighting. Instead we work closely with Electrical Contractors and can provide Recommendations if required.
TYPICAL LIGHTING LAYOUT
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STEP 2: GET A QUOTE (or OTHER QUERY)
Contact our Walkway Lighting Team
Our experienced Walkway lighting experts
are here to assist you.