LIGHTING REGULATIONS

AND CODES
-DESIGN RESOURCES-
Presented by:
Leslie Davis, LC, IES, Assoc. IALD
Principal, Leslie Davis Lighting Design
leslie@ld-ld.com
September 6, 2012
Resources
• The codes we have discussed today are Energy Codes and
Equipment Codes.

• Now let’s discuss how we can design to meet the quality and quantity
of light needed by the end user in a sustainable manner and meet
code requirements.

• In this portion of the course we will:

• Look at several resources available
• Compare and determine what should be used if there are
inconsistencies
• Importance of “quality” recommendations in additional to quantity
• Horizontal illuminance vs. vertical illuminance – when is vertical
illuminance important
• Review applications that meet all the criteria
IES Handbook – 10th Edition
• Industry Recognized
Standard

• 10th Edition has a new

format

• Organization of information
• Framework
• Design
• Applications

• Illuminance Selection
Procedure
• Return to showing a range of
illuminance based on the age
of the occupants
 IES Handbook – 10th Edition
• Organization of information
• Framework
• Part I Science of Lighting
Chapters 1-5
• Part II Lighting Engineering
Chapter 9 Calculations
• Design
• Applications

• Illuminance Selection Procedure

• Return to range of illuminance based on
age of occupant
 IES Handbook – 10th Edition
• Organization of information
• Framework
• Design
• Added Design Process and
Sustainability
• Reads like Textbook or Design
Guide
• Part II Lighting Engineering
Ch 8
• Part III Quality of Visual Env.
Ch 10
• Part V Special Topics Ch 25-28

• Applications

• Illuminance Selection Procedure

• Return to range of illuminance based on
age of occupant and importance of task
(check on time)
 IES Handbook – 10th Edition
• New “look: and layout

• Organization of information
• Framework
• Design
• Applications
• Part IV Lighting Applications
• Includes a User Guide before
the first topic
• Now organized alphabetically
• Separate chapter for “Common
Applications” applies to all
application chapters

• Illuminance Selection Procedure

• Return to range of illuminance based on
age of occupant and importance of task
(check on time)
 IES Handbook –
10th Edition
• New format
• Organization of
information
• Framework
• Design
• Applications
• Illuminance Selection
Procedure
• Return to range of
illuminance based on
age of occupant
• Finer breakdown –
now 25 categories
 IES Handbook – 10th Edition
Recommended Illuminance targets - Chart is in lux

Previously Categories A,B,C

 IES Handbook – 10th Edition
Recommended Illuminance targets

Previously Categories D,E,F

 IES Handbook – 10th Edition
Recommended Illuminance targets

Previously Categories G and special conditions

May be accomplished with task lighting.
Applications Section Chapters
Used in today’s presentation

• Lighting for Common Tasks

• Lighting for Offices
• Lighting for Educational All found in Applications;
Facilities Last 1/3 of Handbook
(Yellow Tabs)
• Lighting for Senior Living
(Aging Eye)
• Lighting for Exteriors
Lighting for Offices
• Resources
• IES Handbook
• ANSI/IES RP-01-04
• Advanced Lighting
Guidelines (ALG)
• ASHRAE/IES
Advanced Energy
Design Guide
• CLTC Controls
Study
IES HANDBOOK 10TH Ed.
Table 32.2

{image of Illuminance Chart}

Lighting for Offices

IES DG-18-08

If the handbook is
not available use
this guide for
design criteria and
important factors
to consider
beyond horizontal
footcandles
Lighting for Offices
IES DG-18-08

NOTE: Old
categories
Lighting for Offices
Information
from
Advanced
Lighting
Guidelines
(ALG)

Now includes
models from
The Lighting
Consortium
Lighting for Offices
Information
from
New Buildings
Institute (NBI)

• Daylight
Patterns
• Daylighting
Guidelines
• Free
Webinars

(www:advanced buildings.net)
 Lighting for Offices
Typical Open Office Layouts – each meets all criteria

Courtesy of Peerless Lighting Courtesy of Neoray

Lighting for Offices
Additional Resources:
ASHRAE/IES Advanced Energy
Design Guide for Small to
Medium Office Buildings
• Not as stringent as T24 but
good information on regional
usage
• 30% savings version Free
download on www.iesna.org

California Lighting Technology

Center (CLTC)
• Integrated Office Lighting
System (IOLS)
Lighting for Offices
IES Handbook Resource
• Application Chapter 22 Lighting of Common Tasks
Corridors
Copy Room
Lobby
Waiting
Lighting for Educational Facilities

Information
from
IES
Handbook
10th Edition
Lighting for Educational Facilities

Information
from
IES
Handbook
10th Edition
 Lighting for Educational Facilities

Information
from

RP-3-00
Reaffirmed 2006
Lighting for
Educational
Facilities
Additional
Resources:

Manufacturers
information

Classroom
lighting
solutions
including
controls
Lighting for Educational Facilities

Additional Resources
CHPS – Collaborative for High Performance Schools
Lighting for Educational Facilities

Additional
Resources

ASHRAE/IES
Advanced
Energy
Design Guide

Excellent
Information on
usage and
recommendations
by Region based
on climate
Lighting for Health Care

• RP-29-06 Lighting for

Hospitals and Health Care
Facilities
• Criteria is for safety of
patients and staff

In California health care

facilities must meet OHSPD
requirements
• Do not need to submit T24
• Design for good practice
• AEDG Guide for Large
Hospitals 50%
 Lighting for Health Care
Important Topics
• Circadian Cycles
• Shift work health concerns – recent
publication by AMA
• Studies show NICU babies leave
intensive care 40% faster with
daylit rooms
• Introduction of color changing solid
state lighting systems
• Evidence based design
• Center for Health Design-EDAC Courtesy of Focal Point Lighting

• Kaiser – facility to build full size

mock-ups with staff review
Lighting for the Aging Eye

• RP-28-07 Lighting and

the visual environment
for senior living

• In 2030, 23% of the US

population will be 65 years
or older
• Typical age of occupants
in assisted living is 80-85
years today
Lighting for the Aging Eye
Senior Living
Less light reaches the retina – at age Dark adaptation requires
70 only 1/3 of that for the 25 year old increased time
Lighting for the Aging Eye
Senior Living
Lighting Design is more
challenging than most
applications to meet all
needs
• Visual impairment varies
but affects 19% over 70 &
much higher % in seniors
in assisted living centers
• Loss of Contrast in visual
system
• Color of light
• Effects on yellowed lens
• Effects on Dementia patients
• Effects on Alzheimer’s
patients
• Location of light fixtures
may need to be different –
need to maintain a bright
and constant level of light
• Daylight may help or harm
visibility – shades or blinds
a must
Lighting for the Aging Eye
Senior Living • Images from RP-28-07 Lighting
and the visual environment for
senior living
• Uniform, bright, contrast at
doorways

• How much is needed?

Lighting for the
Aging Eye
Senior Living
Resident Room-
30 fc all areas

Dining Active Hours –

50 fc

Interior Entry
Day – 100 fc
Night – 10 fc

Hallways
Active hours – 30 fc
Sleeping hours – 10 fc
Lighting for the Aging Eye
Senior Living
• How can we achieve the light levels and lighting quality
while meeting the energy codes?

• ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2010 Exemption (9.22.3 G):

• Lighting in spaces specifically designed for use by
occupants with special lighting needs including visual
impairment and other medical and age related issues

• In CA OSHPD trumps Title 24 for Health Care applications

• Title 24 allows 1.5 w/sf –can be achieved using energy

efficient sources and light fixtures.
 Lighting for Exteriors
• Hardscape
• IES Handbook 10th Edition

• IES RP-33-99 Lighting for Exterior

Environments

• IES DG-5-94 Lighting for Bikeways

and Pathways
• (no longer included in IES
Library)

• IES RP-08-00 (2005) Roadway

Lighting

• IES Rp-22-11 Tunnel Lighting

Lighting for Exteriors
• Hardscape – reduced energy allowance 2013

• Landscape – exempt if criteria met. “ Use it or lose it”

• Outdoor Sales – most disputed section by users and

stakeholders!

• Façade Lighting – think down not up for reduced light

pollution
Lighting for Exteriors

These definitions are used for illuminance, luminance, safety and trespass criteria
 Lighting for Exteriors
Comparison of Recommendations – Light Trespass

RP-33-99 IES Lighting Handbook 10th Edition

Zone Pre-curfew Post- curfew Lighting Pre-curfew Post-curfew

Zone
Recommended Maximum Recommended Maximum
Illuminance Level in lux (fc) Illuminance Level in lux (fc)

LZ0 0.1 0
Zone E1 1 1 LZ1 1 0
Zone E2 3 1 LZ2 3 1
Zone E3 8 2 LZ3 8 3
Zone E4 15 6 LZ4 15 6

How to reconcile? USE THE LIGHTING HANDBOOK!

Lighting for Exteriors - IES Handbook 10th Edition
 Lighting for Exteriors
IES DG-5-94 Recommended Lighting for Walkways and Class 1 Bikeways

Reasonable criteria to use as a starting point – review handbook discussion

Lighting for Exteriors
Outside Sales
• This was the most
controversial topic in the
development of exterior
energy codes – and the
driving force.

• Code issues – how to reduce

luminance and light trespass

• Location – Lighting Zone and

nearby business

• Luminance/Adaptation issues
Images from wikipedia
Lighting for Exteriors - More changes
Luminaire Classification from RP-33-99

FULL CUTOFF is best for but CUTOFF may produce a more

reducing light pollution energy efficient parking lot design
Lighting for Exteriors
Outdoor Parking
• Codes can be met with
traditional sources (metal
halide or HPS) or newer
(LED, plasma, electrodeless)
• Most projects today consider
solid state lighting (SSL-
LED)
• Caution – potential of
increased glare if luminaire is
not well designed
• LEDs are more directional
• Shoebox is well developed
and potential is flashpoints
Photo courtesy of Lighting Analysts AGI3.2
Lighting for Exteriors
Luminaire Classification
moving to BUG Rating

• Currently specified in
CalGreen Codes
• Model Lighting Ordinance
Lighting for Exteriors
Luminaire Classification moving to BUG Rating
 Lighting Regulations and Codes
-Design Resources-
In summary, there are many resources available and industry standards
are important to review for information and legal protection :
• IES Handbook 10th Edition – the Latest
• ANSI/IES Recommended Practices – compare with handbook for
illuminance levels; criteria & needs should still be current Goal for
these is update every 5 years
• IES Design Guides – Additional information when an RP doesn’t cover
the topic
• ASHRAE/IES/AIA Standards and Design Guides on specific topics
that will address needs for all aspects of the building (AEDG 30% free
online; 50% now for purchase)
• ALG – Advanced Lighting Guidelines – all online now for regular
content updates. Uses industry specialists for authors. Some
information is free; more detailed information requires subscription.
• Other sources – University research, State of California (PIER),
Utilities Studies, Lighting Manufacturer studies