led lighting in new build

[danluke1640]

hi i am about to start wiring a new build 3 bed house and needed to know what % of energy lighting i have to put into the house for building regs and what lights other sparks putting in for this that look good cheers

 

[JUD]

3 in 4 (excluding garages, cupboards and storage areas).

Download Part L1A.....http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADL1A_2010.pdf

 

[telectrix]

just to save a few watts on lighting, then install a 5 gigawatt cooking range, and a 10megawatt shower.

 

[oxocube]

JUD's link is out of date!

There's no longer any requirement for fittings that only accept energy saving lamps, all the lighting can be standard bayonet caps.

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/domestic_building_compliance_guide_2010.pdf

 

[JUD]

Standard bayonet fittings are not low energy fittings.

 

[oxocube]

Standard bayonet fittings are not low energy fittings.

Out of date, and no longer a requirement since April 2010.

 

[JUD]

JUD's link is out of date!

So it is.

Well done oxo. I surrender...:seeya:

Edited my original post accordingly.

 

[JUD]

They've also raised it to 3 in 4 I see.

 

[oxocube]

They've also raised it to 3 in 4 I see.

But look at the definition of 'light fitting' in section 12, 2nd page, 'supplementary information' 2nd bullet point.

 

[JUD]

Yer saw that.

You still have to have low energy bulbs though.

As soon as building inspector's gone fit what you like anyway.

 

[danluke1640]

cheers for the replies.what types of fittings are you using for the lighting.are there any decent looking downlights and lamps that you can suggest

 

[Dunc]

If you want LED recessed lights go for the Halers EvoLEDs. 7.5W a piece and brighter then a 50W GU10. They also have a 7 year guarantee and come in dimmable, non dimmable, warm white and natural white flavours. Everywhere else i would consider standard PL pendant sets purely on the basis that i believe a PL lamp is far easier to find a replacement for then one of those 3 pin bayonet style lamp holders.

 

[JUD]

Everywhere else i would consider standard PL pendant sets purely on the basis that i believe a PL lamp is far easier to find a replacement for then one of those 3 pin bayonet style lamp holders.

No requirement for these anymore (see oxo's link). Standard fitting with low energy bulb is all that's needed now.