JHP, SAPCA, and Industry Experts Develop Sports Floodlighting Code

As valued members of SAPCA, and in line with JHP Electricals’ commitment to raising standards across the sports floodlighting industry, our Director, Jonathan Patterson, is collaborating with leading contractors, consultants, designers, and key figures from sports organisations. Together, they are developing a new Code of Conduct for Sports Floodlighting for members of the Sports and Play Construction Association

The task force to raise the standards of sports floodlighting is being driven by representatives from organisations such as SAPCA, England Netball, England Athletics, Great Britain Hockey, and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), alongside other technical experts in lighting design and installation.

Together the group meets regularly to share their expertise and industry insights on how comprehensive standards can be established to improve the quality and safety of floodlighting systems across the UK.

The Purpose of the Code of Conduct

Sports floodlighting plays a critical role in the accessibility, safety, and functionality of sports facilities. However, with such importance comes a responsibility to ensure that lighting systems are installed and maintained to the highest standards.

This new Code of Conduct aims to create a framework that all SAPCA members can follow and be held accountable to.

The proposed Code of Conduct will cover a wide range of criteria, including:

• Electrical Safety and Installation Methods: Establishing stringent safety protocols for all installations.
• Risk Assessments: Ensuring all projects undergo thorough evaluations to mitigate potential hazards.
• Client Hand-Over Documentation: Providing minimum standards for handover guides so clients fully understand their systems and operation manuals.
• Project Inspection Accountability: Setting benchmarks for inspections and reporting to ensure compliance for all main contractors, and crucially the sub-contractors being used. 
• Sustainability Practices: Addressing waste management and carbon footprint calculations to align with environmental goals.
• Performance Testing: Standardising LUX testing requirements and ensuring designs meet minimum performance criteria.

At JHP Electrical, we are proud and excited that Jonathan can contribute his 30+ years of electrical engineering and lighting technical experience to this initiative, showcasing our commitment to championing industry standards and driving excellence.

As the Code of Conduct takes shape, it promises to set a new benchmark for quality and accountability, ensuring that sports facilities across the UK can continue to thrive under state-of-the-art, expertly installed floodlighting systems.

Watch this space for updates on the progress and the role JHP Electrical Services will continue to play in shaping the future of the sports floodlighting industry.