Fa Guide To Floodlighting
Fa Guide To Floodlighting
Fa Guide To Floodlighting
floodlighting
Welcome
Floodlighting plays an important role in the delivery of football across several key areas of
the game. It is a key requirement for clubs within the National League System and is also
essential on 3G Football Turf Pitches to ensure extended community use which allows for
increased hours of play and football outcomes. This in turn assists in increasing revenues
and improving sustainability of the facility.
The purpose of this document is to guide clubs on the successful installation of artificial
lighting for football. There are some key issues with regards to the development of sites
with floodlights and these include planning, health and safety, costs both installation and
running costs, maintenance and achieving the required lux levels for the planned activities.
This document highlights the main issues in relation to floodlighting for football, identifying
key areas for floodlight implementation. It also contains a process chart outlining the key
areas that will need to be considered when developing a project involving floodlights and
discusses the appointment of lighting consultants, design and technical considerations,
maintenance and potential issues relating to planning. Indicative costs are included as
an outline guide for organisations when undertaking an early assessment of the financial
viability of a floodlighting scheme.
Contents
04 Floodlighting for Grass and
Artificial Surfaces
08 Project Process for
Floodlighting Installations
10 Appointment of Lighting Consultants
11 Design and Technical Requirements
12 Design Solutions
13 Planning Permission /
Construction Programming
and Payment Schudules
14 Maintenance and Testing
15 Costs
16 Appendices and References:
17 Appendix A: Project Brief Template
18 Appendix B: Programme of Use Template
20 Appendix C: On-site Check List
22 Appendix D: Floodlighting Regulations /
Survey Chart / Inspection Report
25 Appendix E: Cost of Ownership Calculator
26 Contact Details
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication any party
who makes use of any part of this document in the developing natural grass pitches shall indemnify The Football
Association, its servants, consultants or agents against all claims, proceedings, actions, damages, costs, expenses and
any other liabilities for loss or damage to any property, or injury or death to any person that may be made against or
incurred by the Football Association arising out of or in connection with such use.
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Floodlighting
for Grass and
Artificial Surfaces
The FA Guide to Floodlighting
League Level
Eave
Emin
Emin / Emax
Requires Testing
Grade A (Step 1)
Conference
250 lux
100 lux
0.25
Grade B (Step 2)
Conference N & S
180 lux
100 lux
0.25
Grade C (Step 3)
n/a
0.25
Grade D (Step 4)
Grade E (Step 5 4)
n/a
0.25
Within 6 months
of application
Grade F (Step 5)
n/a
0.25
Grade G (Step 6)
n/a
0.25
*120 lux refers to existing systems, any upgrades or new installations should achieve 180 lux.
Please note that lighting for clubs in the professional game or for televised matches are not covered in this guide.
Glossary of Terms
Term
Illuminance
Symbol Explanation
E
The quantity of light falling on a surface
Eave
The average horizontal illuminance as a result of either calculation or measurement
Emax
Maximum pitch illuminance on a surface at a specific point
Emin
Minimum pitch illuminance on a surface at a specific point
Illuminance Uniformity
Emin Emax
Lux
Lux
04
The measurement of light; the unit of illuminance lumen per m2, incident on a pitch surface
1 Lux = 1 Lumen/m2
05
Floodlighting is required to
maximise the use and improve
the economic sustainability of
3G Football Turf Pitches (FTPs).
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07
Project Process
for Floodlighting
Installations
The FA Guide to Floodlighting
Stage 1:
Project Inception
Scope out project brief and demonstrate
the need for floodlights
Consult with key stakeholders (league, proposed
users, local authority planners, County FA)
Determine floodlighting standards
required for level of competition
Identify planned use, time and
hours of use per week
Engage with lighting specialist for
initial consultation and determine
outline feasibility
Stage 2:
Feasability
Appoint an accredited
lighting consultant
Conduct electrical surveys to
assess power supply
(your appointed lighting
consultant can provide assistance)
Hold informal talks with LA
planning department
Design feasibility: explore
viable options (advantages
disadvantages)
Stage 3:
Outline Proposals
and Scheme Design
Engage with lighting specialist
to produce schematics, layouts
and specification
Actively engage and consult with
local residents, particularly those
most affected by the scheme
Obtain budget estimates,
review funding
Stage 4:
Procurement
Select and appoint
contractors
(where required
and appropriate)
Stage 5:
Construction
Plans
Site preparation
Supply and installation
of floodlights
Testing
Stage 6:
Completion
Sign off
Illumination and
electrical certification
Stage 7:
Maintenance
Annual general
maintenance (in
accordance with
manufacturer
guidelines)
Bi-annual electrical
and illumination
certification
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09
Design and
Technical
Considerations
The FA Guide to Floodlighting
A lighting
specialist will
guide you
through all
aspects of
your project.
Lighting Requirements
Columns
10
11
Design Solutions
Grade A (Step 1)
Conference Standard
4 x 20m masts
Average illuminance 250 lux (maintained)
12
Planning Permission
13
It is important
to consider all
costs related to
a floodlighting
project, including
capital spend,
revenue and
lifecycle costs.
14
Size
No. of Masts
Likely Cost
Training Lights
55m x 40m
120 lux
15,000 25,000
100m x 64m
46
180 lux
35,000 50,000
120m x 80m
250 lux
55,000 60,000
Costs
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Appendix A:
Project Brief Template
Appendices
The FA Guide to Floodlighting
and References
Tenure
FA / League requirements
(grade / Step 1 7)
(if known)
Pitch dimensions
Location boundary map
Appendices
Appendix A
Project Brief Template
17
Appendix B
Programme of Use Template
18
Appendix C On-site Check List
20
Appendix D
Floodlighting Regulations
22
Floodlighting Survey Chart 23
Floodlighting Inspection report
24
Appendix E
Cost of Ownership Calculator
25
References
(attach copy)
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B Installation
Is there an existing lighting system to be removed?
If so please provide details.
Is there an adequate power supply for proposed lighting system?
Is there an isolator? If not, who is to supply and install?
Is there more than one power supply on site?
If so please give as much detail as possible.
Determine where switching is required from,
ie. feeder pillar, mains room, etc.
Is there a requirement for half-pitch switching?
The FA Guide to Floodlighting
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Appendix B:
Programme of Use Template
Grass Pitch Programme of Use
Morning Early Afternoon
9.00am 3.00pm
(non-floodlit)
Day \ Time
Afternoon
3.00pm 6.00pm
(floodlit period)
Evening
6.00pm 10.00pm
(floodlit period)
Total Hours
Pitch in Use
Total
Games / Sessions
per season
Total Hours
Floodlights
in Use
Total Hours
Pitch Use
Season
0.0
1.5
35
2.1
52.5
1.5
22
2.1
33
0.0
0.0
1.5
42
2.1
63
Weekly Maintenance
Monday
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
1.5
35
2.1
Weekly Maintenance
Wednesday
Thursday
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
1.5
22
2.1
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
Weekly Maintenance
Friday
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
Post-Match Maintenance
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
1.5
42
2.1
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
Pitch in use
(Hours)
Games / sessions
per season
Floodlights in use
(Hours)
1.5
22
2.1
1.5
22
2.1
33
Totals
6.0
121
8.4
182
Totals
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Appendix B:
On-site Checklist
project details
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Site address
Provide skips for removal of packaging and other waste from site
Date of evaluation
Field dimensions
Provide adequately sized on site secure storage container to accommodate xxx fixtures along with associated cross arms, boxed harness and
ballast enclosures
Survey in lighting column locations as defined on scans ensuring lighting area has been measured and is correct based upon scan design
Provide access into and around site to all proposed lighting column locations and trench routes
Supply drawings showing all service locations including gas, electricity, water, irrigation and any other services that may be on site
Prepare trenches for mains routes as detailed; trench to a minimum depth of 450mm for pole to pole and mains cable routes distances as
detailed (please note tarmac cut and reinstatement required for mains cable)
Locate and visibly mark location of any irrigation system prior to excavation commencing
Remove any trees, branches, shrubs etc either causing obstruction to installation or casting shadows when fixtures installed
Provide information on ground makeup
Provide sub-soil boring report if required
Identify agreed on site storage / compound area
Provide on site welfare facilities for work force; advise representative if this is not possible
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Appendix D:
Floodlighting Survey Chart
Clubs wishing to compete in FA
Competitions must have floodlighting
installations of a particular standard in
order to be eligible to compete. A Club
must therefore have a valid approved
Floodlighting Survey Chart and
Floodlighting Inspection Report.
The detailed criteria specified by The FA are set
out below. The purpose of these criteria is to
ensure that minimum standards of lighting are
maintained throughout the Competition.
Leagues sanctioned by The FA or County FAs
may also operate a floodlighting standard.
Clubs will need to comply with the standards
set by The FA for its own Competitions
regardless of the standards set by a specific
League. If a League sets a standard below that
set by The FA , Clubs must still comply with
The FAs minimum standards if they are to be
accepted into FA Competitions.
Criteria
2) Floodglighting Contractors
An approved contractor must complete
charts and Reports.
An approved contractor is one which
is in possession of the NICEIC (National
Inspection Council for Electrical Installation
Contracting) Approved Contractors award;
ISO 9000/BS 5750 (International Standards
Organisation/British Standard) or is
a member of the Electrical
Contractors Association.
Clubs should state this requirement when
looking for a floodlighting contractor.
Appendix D:
Floodlighting Survey Chart
floodlighting survey chart
Horizontal illumination level surveys to be taken on a grid pattern of 88 markings of 8 across and 11 down, evenly spaced, with the outside reading
falling on the pitch boundary line. The light meter must be placed not more than 12 inches above the ground. The average of all the readings is
taken to be the average illumination level in lux of the floodlighting installation.
Club / facility
Date
Time
Total average
Survey carried out by (state name and company)
This grid must be submitted together with a signed Floodlight Inspection Report supplied by an approved lighting contractor. The position of the
towers must be indicated on the survey chart.
Signed (secretary)
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Date
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Appendix D:
Floodlighting Inspection Report
Appendix E:
Cost of Ownership Calculator
energy consumption
Name of club
Number of fittings
(box A)
Club address
(box B)
A x B =
(box C)
Lighting contractor
kWh rate
(box D)
C x D =
(box E)
Date of inspection
(box F)
E xF =
(box G)
10 years
(box H)
G x H =
(box I)
10
Weather conditions
Cost for Maintenance over 10 years
Number of towers
Assume four repairs at 900.00 each, if not included with manufacturers warranty
Number of fittings
(box J)
900
(box K)
J x K =
(box L)
Number of repairs
4
(box M)
L x M =
(box N)
10 years
10
(box P)
O x P =
(box Q)
(box R)
Q R =
(box S)
150
(box T)
S x T =
(box U)
Number of fittings
(box V)
U x V =
(box W)
(box O)
Energy consumption
Box I =
Box N =
Cost to re-lamp
Box W =
I+N+W=
Signed
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Position
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LIGHTING UP
Contact Details
The FA Guide to Floodlighting
Senior Manager
Peter Kay
[email protected]
National Manager
Mark Pover
[email protected]
Project Officer
Andrew King
[email protected]
Regional Managers
North West
Eamonn Farrell
Eamonn.Farrell @TheFA.com
07904 266696
Mark Coulson
Mark.Coulson @TheFA.com
07904 166858
West Midlands
Hannah Buckley
[email protected]
07960 148340
East Midlands
Matt Bartle
Matt.Bartle @TheFA.com
07960 148357
East
Mark Liddiard
Mark.Liddiard @TheFA.com
07984 003466
London
Dylan Evans
Dylan.Evans @TheFA.com
07903 248817
South East
Stuart Lamb
Stuart.Lamb @TheFA.com
07932 391096
South West
Simon Wood
Simon.Wood @TheFA.com
07984 003460
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