Professional Sports Floodlighting Lux Testing Across the UK

Whether you're commissioning a new floodlighting installation, upgrading an existing system or preparing for league accreditation, accurate lux testing is essential to ensure your lighting performs as intended.

At SJB Floodlighting, we provide professional lux testing and lighting performance surveys for sports facilities throughout the UK. Using calibrated light measuring equipment, our experienced engineers assess the performance of your floodlighting system against the relevant industry standards and governing body requirements.

From grassroots sports clubs and schools to local authorities and professional sporting venues, we help clients verify that their floodlighting delivers safe, consistent and compliant illumination.

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What is Lux Testing?

Lux testing is the process of measuring the amount of light reaching the playing surface. These measurements determine whether a floodlighting installation provides sufficient illumination for the intended level of sport while maintaining consistent light distribution across the entire playing area.

A comprehensive lux survey evaluates far more than simply brightness. It measures the quality of the lighting system, identifying areas where performance may have deteriorated or where improvements could be made.

Our surveys assess:

• Average maintained illuminance (Lux)

• Minimum and maximum light levels

• Lighting uniformity

• Dark spots across the playing surface

• Floodlight aiming accuracy

• Overall system performance

• Compliance with applicable lighting standards

The results provide a clear picture of how your installation is performing and whether any corrective action is required.

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Why is Lux Testing Important?

Lighting performance naturally changes over time. Environmental conditions, equipment ageing, accidental movement of luminaires and electrical component deterioration can all affect the quality of illumination.

Regular lux testing helps facility owners:

• Verify compliance with governing body requirements

• Maintain safe playing conditions

• Identify declining lighting performance

• Support league applications and inspections

• Plan maintenance and upgrade works

• Demonstrate compliance for funding or insurance purposes

• Protect investment in sports facilities

Routine testing provides confidence that your floodlighting continues to perform to the required standard throughout its operational life.

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Supporting League & Governing Body Requirements

Many sports governing bodies specify minimum lighting standards for training, competitive fixtures and televised events.

SJB can carry out lux testing to support facilities used for:

• Football

• Rugby

• Tennis

• Hockey

• Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs)

• School sports facilities

• Community sports grounds

Where required, we assess installations against recognised standards such as:

• BS EN 12193 – Light and Lighting: Sports Lighting

• Football Association (FA) guidance

• Football Association of Wales (FAW) requirements

• Football Foundation recommendations

• Sport England guidance

• Other sport-specific lighting criteria where applicable

Our reports provide objective evidence of lighting performance, helping clubs and facility operators demonstrate compliance with the relevant requirements.

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Commissioning New Installations

Following the completion of a new floodlighting installation, lux testing confirms that the system has been installed correctly and is delivering the lighting performance specified during the design stage.

Our commissioning surveys verify:

• Design lux levels

• Uniformity across the playing area

• Correct aiming of luminaires

• Overall lighting performance

• Compliance with project specifications

Where necessary, our engineers can make fine adjustments to luminaire aiming to optimise light distribution before the installation is signed off.

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Existing Floodlighting Assessments

If your floodlighting system has been in operation for several years, a lux survey can identify performance issues before they become more serious.

Common findings include:

• Reduced light output due to ageing equipment

• Poor lighting uniformity

• Incorrectly aimed floodlights

• Damaged or degraded luminaires

• Electrical faults affecting performance

• Areas requiring maintenance or refurbishment

Following the survey, we provide practical recommendations to improve lighting performance, whether through re-aiming, maintenance, LED upgrades or system refurbishment.

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Detailed Reporting

Every lux survey is supported by a comprehensive report that clearly presents the findings and recommendations.

Reports can include:

• Measured lux readings

• Average and minimum illumination levels

• Uniformity calculations

• Measurement grid layouts

• Performance analysis

• Drone images

• Compliance assessment

• Photographic records where required

• Recommendations for improvement

This documentation provides a valuable record of your lighting system's condition and can support maintenance planning, funding applications or governing body inspections.

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More Than Just Testing

Unlike independent testing companies, SJB doesn't simply identify problems—we provide practical solutions.

If testing highlights areas for improvement, our in-house specialists can advise on:

• Floodlight re-aiming

• LED upgrades

• Electrical improvements

• Control system upgrades

• Column inspections

• Full refurbishment programmes

• Planned maintenance schedules

This integrated approach allows clients to move seamlessly from assessment to improvement with a single trusted contractor.