Do I need an Electrician to Install Outdoor Lighting?

There are a number of things that need to be considered when beginning an outdoor lighting project amongst which are:

•    Compliance with the Wiring Regulations 
•    Compliance with Building Regulations
•    Electrical Shock Prevention
•    Electricity Supply sufficiency

As Professional Electricians, we have a wealth of experience in compliance with the wiring regulations and building regulations. Here at Inlight Electrical we are able to produce stunning outdoor lighting installations whilst ensuring that you and your home are safe from any harm. 

Compliance with the Wiring Regulations

The BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations is a 560-page document outlining the safety requirements for electrical systems. We follow these regulations to make sure that your wiring project will function as intended and stand the test of time and outdoor weather. 

Only qualified electricians are able to carry out work in accordance with these regulations. There are electrical testing and inspection requirements that must be followed which require a great deal of knowledge, testing equipment and expertise. 

Compliance with Building Regulations

Where electrical work is carried out on your home, the relevant parts of the building regulations must be followed to ensure that the work is done safely. Using a professional electrical company such as Inlight Electrical will ensure that the work is tested, certified, and notified to building control. 

Where a new electrical circuit is installed, we will take care of the building control notification for you and you will receive a certificate of compliance along with another relevant certificate for the Electrical Installation works. 

Electrical Shock Prevention

Outdoor spaces are subject to the harshest of environmental conditions including the Great British rain! This gives rise to a high degree of electrical shock risk from garden electrics or other outdoor electrics similar to that of the bathrooms in your home.

For this reason, it is absolutely vital that electric shock prevention measures are put in place and are adequate and effective. With our specialised test equipment and knowledge of electrical systems, we will ensure that any new outdoor lighting installation is installed to minimise the risk of electric shock. 

We make sure that electric shock prevention devices (RCDs) and safety electrical earthing (Bonding) is in place, functioning correctly and correctly installed to keep you and those around you safe. 

Electrical Supply Sufficiency

Whilst electrical accessories and cabling are freely available to purchase in stores and across the internet it does not mean that DIY installation is possible or safe. Only electricians will be able to determine if a circuit is safe to extend or alter, if earthing is adequate prior to installation and if the consumer unit is able to cope with any increased load. 

We check your existing electrical supply and consumer unit or fuse box to see what is possible for your home. Where electrical systems are a little older, there may be some upgrades that are necessary before further works can be carried out. 

What about design considerations?

Aside from the safety aspect of any outdoor lighting systems, there is the aesthetic aspect. We will talk through the options with you for your project and may be able to suggest alternatives for lighting the outdoor space that you may not have considered. 

There are many possibilities for outdoor lights that can create different impressions such as:

•    Hidden Lighting
•    Colour Changing Lights
•    Decorative Lights
•    Automatic night operation or switching systems 
•    The ability to dim lighting as required

So, if you need an OUTDOOR LIGHTING ELECTRICIAN IN HEMEL HEMPSTEAD then call us today on 01296 532 177 to discuss your project and together, we will create a beautiful lighting design for your outdoor space.