Custodial environments such as prisons, police cells, and detention centres present a unique set of challenges. Individuals in these settings may be distressed or vulnerable, and it’s essential to eliminate any opportunity for self-harm or violence. Anti-ligature lighting plays a vital role in creating safer spaces.
What Is Anti-Ligature Lighting?
Anti-ligature lighting is designed to prevent the use of lighting fixtures as ligature points. This means eliminating sharp edges, gaps, and exposed fixings that could be used to fasten a cord or be broken off and weaponised.
Our Custodial Range has been developed over many years working in collaboration with Prison Operators, Designers and Maintainers, ensuring full compliance with the Ministry of Justice’s technical standards.
Essential Features for Custodial Lighting
- High impact resistance (IK11 or above)
- Tamper-proof fixings and seamless design
- Ligature-resistant construction
- Easy maintenance and anti-vandal protection
Recommended Products from Designplan Lighting
- Obex Luminaire: Ideal for prison cells and holding areas, this flush-fitting fixture offers uniform lighting with tamper-proof security screws and sealed joints.
- DL86 SC Downlight: Approved for HMPPS Safer Cells, it features IK20 impact resistance and recessed installation for added security.
- Uni-Cell Luminaire: Designed for prison cells and segregation units, this product delivers consistent illumination with ligature-resistant housing.
- DP-E44 Emergency Light: Ensures reliable emergency lighting in extreme environments while meeting all ligature resistance requirements.
Promoting Safety and Control
Lighting must do more than just illuminate—it must support behavioural management, reduce anxiety, and improve wellbeing. Features like smart lighting controls, modular construction and design, aligned with ease of maintenance make our products ideal for custodial settings. By integrating vandal-resistant luminaires and tamper-proof lighting fixtures, custodial facilities can enhance security and reduce the risk of incidents.
Designplan Lighting has over 60 years of experience delivering secure lighting systems to some of the UK’s most challenging environments.
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