Clanmil Housing, Ballycastle
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Case Study: Emergency Lighting Upgrade – Clanmil Housing, Ballycastle
Project Overview
Atlas World were appointed to replace the existing emergency lighting system at a social housing property in Ballycastle. The works included a full rewire of the system and replacement of aging EML fittings, ensuring residents had reliable, fully compliant lighting coverage throughout communal areas and corridors. The project was completed in a live residential environment, maintaining safety at all times while improving efficiency and reducing future maintenance requirements.
System Design & Components
The project required multi-trade coordination across electrical, security, and building teams, while working within tight timescales to align with the overall new-build programme.Full upgrade of the emergency lighting system across a live social housing property, enhancing safety, reliability, and energy efficiency for residents and staff.
The upgraded system was designed to optimise safety and operational efficiency, providing consistent illumination across all escape routes.
Key elements included:
• Emergency Lighting (EML) – new luminaires installed throughout the property, with improved energy-efficient fittings.
• Full rewiring of the system to modern standards, ensuring reliability and compliance.
• System configured for continuous operation, providing reassurance to residents and enabling easier maintenance going forward.
• Emergency Lighting (EML) – new luminaires installed throughout the property, with improved energy-efficient fittings.
• Full rewiring of the system to modern standards, ensuring reliability and compliance.
• System configured for continuous operation, providing reassurance to residents and enabling easier maintenance going forward.
Challenges Faced
• Working in a live residential environment, keeping lighting operational for safety at all times.
• Coordinating installation with scheme management to minimise disruption to tenants.
• Phasing works and maintaining clear communication with residents and staff throughout the project.
Approach & Coordination
Atlas World implemented a phased installation plan, coordinating closely with on-site management and residents to maintain safety and ensure smooth progress.
Regular site meetings and updates allowed the team to manage logistics efficiently, minimising disruption while maintaining strict compliance and high-quality workmanship.
Outcome
The completed upgrade delivered an improved, reliable, and energy-efficient emergency lighting system.
Residents benefit from safer, brighter escape routes, while maintenance teams enjoy reduced failure rates and lower running costs.
The project demonstrates Atlas World’s ability to deliver complex upgrades safely within occupied social housing environments.
Compliance Focus
All works were carried out in accordance with:
• BS 5266-1:2022 – Emergency Lighting
Atlas World’s engineers ensured full testing, certification, and documentation, providing long-term compliance and safety assurance for the client.
