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Electrical & Lighting

Updated: 8 December 2025

Please note: The information contained in this chapter sets out good practice that should be considered by event organisers. However, it is industry guidance and does not necessarily cover everything that organisers need to consider for a particular event.

Remember no matter the size of event, there are legal requirements in relation to electrical installations and equipment (The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989) and only competent persons should carry out electrical installation work.

Key Points

 

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Introduction

 

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Management of Electrical Installations

 

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Planning

 

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Installation

 

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Cabling

 

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Access to Electrical Equipment

 

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Generators

 

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Refuelling of Generators

 

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Firefighting Provisions

 

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Electricity to the Stage

 

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Management of Lighting

 

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Emergency Lighting

 

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Performance Lighting

 

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Portable Electrical Equipment

 

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Further Information

 

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In this chapter

  • Key Points
  • Introduction
  • Management of Electrical Installations
  • Planning
  • Installation
  • Cabling
  • Access to Electrical Equipment
  • Generators
  • Refuelling of Generators
  • Firefighting Provisions
  • Electricity to the Stage
  • Management of Lighting
  • Emergency Lighting
  • Performance Lighting
  • Portable Electrical Equipment
  • Further Information
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Acknowledgements

Tom Davidson - Buffalo Power Services Ltd
Bill Egan - Aggreko Events Services
Shaun Pearce - Pearce Hire
Dave Smith - Specialz Ltd
Neil Marcus - Redman Events Ltd
Dan Rowlson - Cherwell District Council
Ron Bonner - PLASA

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