Showers

In showers and en-suite areas high ingress protection is required due to water presence. Vandal resistance is also needed as less supervision occurs in these areas.

Recommended Products

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				ABRAMS
									
											
								
					Robust vandal resistant fitting for non-cell prison applications and suitable for wall or ceiling mounting.
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				BASILICA
									
											
								
					Contemporary and robust bulkhead with an efficacy of 115 luminaire lm/W and no ligature points to help prevent self harming.
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				DL86 SC
									
											
								
					Anti-ligature, vandal resistant downlight for use in ‘safer cell’ environments. A translucent GRP diffuser maintains product strength and is able to withstand an impact of 250 joules of energy (IK20).
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Best Practice Advice

Specific Lighting Requirements

Lighting should be sufficient to aid safe access and promote feelings of cleanliness whilst also enabling easy cleaning. Moisture is likely to be ever-present, so luminaires with high IP ratings are a must. In addition, the lighting should help highlight any potential slip hazards.

To prevent heavy shadowing, each cubicle should have a proportion of direct light. If not a individual luminaire per cubicle will be required. Luminaires that are particularly robust, easy to clean and with long service lives will help minimise any down time for maintenance.

Technical Support

Shower lighting must adhere to IEE Wiring Regulations, BS 7671: 2018, ‘zones’ that are deemed to be at risk from water ingress and indicates what type of electrical appliance can be installed. Luminaires above a shower must be at least IPX4. However, we recommend a light fitting to be IP65 or IP66 rated.

For further lighting advice speak to our technical sales team on 020 8254 2022 or e-mail technicalsales@designplan.co.uk

PDF Lighting Guide

Our 24 page lighting guide identifies typical custodial applications, focusing on the principles of good lighting. We examine the benefits of robust construction, standards compliance and specific design requirements including anti-ligature luminaires for “safer” cell applications. To download your copy click on the button below.

Lighting guide PDF