Commercial Electricians in Whitby & Durham Region

Court lighting setup for recreational tennis and basketball requires 30-50 foot-candles of illumination measured at playing surface level. LED sports lights mounted on 20-30 foot poles provide optimal coverage without glare. A standard residential court needs 4-6 fixtures with 15,000-30,000 lumens each. Pole placement at court corners minimizes shadows while keeping fixtures outside the playing area. LED court lights consume 50-70% less energy than metal halide alternatives and last 50,000+ hours before replacement.

Emergency lighting provides illumination during power outages to ensure safe building evacuation. Ontario Building Code requires battery-backed emergency lights and illuminated exit signs in all commercial, industrial, and multi-residential buildings. Lights must provide minimum 10 lux at floor level for 30 minutes minimum. Exit signs require placement within 30 meters of any point in the building. Monthly 30-second tests and annual 30-minute tests are mandatory for compliance. LED units reduce maintenance and last 25,000+ hours.

Commercial LED lighting upgrades reduce energy consumption by 50-70% compared to fluorescent and HID fixtures. Typical payback periods range from 2-3 years after utility rebates, which cover 30-50% of project costs in Ontario. Motion sensors and daylight harvesting controls add 15-30% additional savings. LED fixtures last 50,000-100,000 hours versus 20,000 for fluorescent, reducing maintenance costs significantly. Retrofit projects maintain existing fixtures while replacing lamps and ballasts, minimizing installation time and business disruption.