Regular maintenance and servicing of your sports floodlighting system is essential for ensuring the safety of lighting columns and maintaining peak lighting efficiency. This includes thorough testing and inspection to verify that the system is electrically safe and meets the latest standards as set out in BS7671 2018. It is a legal obligation for the designated person responsible for the installation to guarantee it remains safe, in accordance with The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

A commercial Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is required to assess and test commercial electrical installations, making sure your facility complies fully with BS7671. Only approved contractors or qualified electricians should carry out EICRs. Without regular inspections, your organisation may be liable for damages or injuries resulting from electrical faults. An EICR must be conducted every three to five years. Floodlighting cabling must also be included in these checks, which often requires lowering the columns. This is why separate tests are commonly undertaken for floodlight installations.

Consistent lighting maintenance minimises the risk of failure and damage, extends the life span of the system, and ensures optimal performance. No matter the floodlighting system, our team can service and maintain it—utilising raise/lower units, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), or scaffold towers as needed. We recommend annual servicing for metal halide floodlights and servicing LED floodlights every three years.

We also perform light level (lux) testing to confirm the system meets the standards set by the primary sport’s governing body—recommending tests every two years or as required by your sporting association or league.

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Our floodlight and column servicing includes:

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• Professional cleaning of glass, reflectors, or the lens screen (for LEDs), as up to 20% of output can be lost to dirt build-up.

• Inspection and cleaning of gear trays to prevent potential fire hazards.

• Checking all electrical connections, diagnosing faults, and replacing failed components (such as cables, capacitors, igniters, ballasts, and drivers).

• Replacing failed lamps using only brand-approved parts.

• Carrying out visual inspections and functional testing of columns; regular checks are vital for raise/lower mechanisms.

• Verifying the floodlights’ aiming angles for both efficiency and minimal disturbance to neighbouring properties.

• Visual checks of essential structural components, including foundation bolts and floodlight brackets.

• Provision of an up-to-date EICR certificate upon completion.