Satisfying building control with a new build's lighting..

[flyingsparks]

Doing a barn conversion at the moment, and the customer would like downlights in the kitchen and living rooms. (Please dont get on the argument of how cr@p they are!!) If CFL lamps are fitted will the building inspector say this is OK as far as low energy lighting. I know very often those rubbish 3 pin bayonet lamp holders are used in new builds because of this.

Another option for lighting was the LV rails suspended between the beams with LV halogen or LED lamps clipped to it.

Thank you..

 

[OwainDIYer]

You have to use light fittings that only accept 'low energy' lamps.

You can change them for the customer's desired fittings after the inspector's gone.

 

[flyingsparks]

hmm... i thought you'd say that... bloody building inspectors.

 

[electronicsuk]

I'm not sure it's strictly true that the fittings must only accept low energy lamps. Have a read of this recent topic.

 

[1john]

Try these http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/GLAT113E.html, you will need less of them thus saving them money in material and installation fees, plus, who actually enjoys being up a ladder all day connecting up 50 GU10's ??