the space type that most closely represents the pro- and shall not be used for any

any other purpose or in any other

posed use of the space(s). The product is the lighting space.
power allowance for the space(s). For space types not An increase in the interior lighting power allowance for
listed, selection of a reasonable equivalent category space types noted in Table 9.3.1.2 as eligible for additional
shall be permitted. interior lighting power allowance is permitted in the follow-
ing cases:
(d) The interior lighting power allowance is the sum of
(a) For spaces in which lighting is specified to be installed
lighting power allowances of all spaces. Trade-offs
in addition to the general lighting for the purpose of
among spaces are permitted provided that the total
decorative appearance, such as chandelier-type lumi-
installed interior lighting power does not exceed the naries or sconces or for highlighting art or exhibits,
interior lighting power allowance. provided that the additional lighting power shall not
Additional Interior Lighting Power. An increase in the inte- exceed 10.8 W/m2 of such spaces.
rior lighting power allowance is allowed when using the (b) For spaces in which lighting is specified to be installed
space-by-space method for specific space functions as noted to meet the requirements of visual display terminals as
in Table 9.3.1.2. In all such spaces in which an additional the primary viewing task, provided that the additional
lighting power allowance is taken, the additional power shall lighting power shall not exceed 3.8 W/m2 of such
be allowed only if the specified lighting is installed. Addi- spaces and that the specified luminaire meets require-
tional power shall be used only for the specified luminaires ments for use in such spaces. Maximum average lumi-
nance measured from the vertical in candelas per
TABLE 9.3.1.1 square meter of not more than 850 cd/m2 at 65
Lighting Power Densities Using degrees, 350 cd /m2 at 75 degrees, and 175 cd /m2 at
the Building Area Method 85 to 90 degrees.
(c) For lighting equipment installed in retail spaces that is
Lighting Power Density specifically designed and directed to highlight mer-
Building Type (W/m2) chandise, provided that the additional lighting power
Automotive Facility 16 shall not exceed
Convention Center 15 (1) 17 W/m2 or
Court House 15 (2) 42 W/m2 for displaying and selling fine mer-
Dining: Bar Lounge/Leisure 16 chandise (such as jewelry, fine apparel and accesso-
Dining: Cafeteria/Fast Food 19 ries, china and silver) and in art galleries and
Dining: Family 20
similar spaces where detailed display and examina-
tion of merchandise is important.
Dormitory 16
9.3.2 Exterior Building Lighting Power. The exterior
Exercise Center 15
lighting power allowance is the sum of lighting power allow-
Gymnasium 18 ances for all of the applicable exterior applications permitted,
Hospital/Health Care 17 other than building facades, provided that the total installed
Hotel 18 exterior lighting power does not exceed the exterior lighting
Library 16 power allowance. Exterior lighting for all applications
Manufacturing Facility 24
(except those included in the exceptions to 9.1 and 9.3.2) shall
comply with the requirements of 9.2.6.
Motel 22
Exceptions to 9.3.2: Lighting used for the following
Motion Picture Theater 17
exterior applications is exempt when equipped with
Multi-Family 11 an independent control device:
Museum 17 (a) specialized signal, directional, and marker lighting
Office 14 associated with transportation;
Parking Garage 3 (b) lighting used to highlight features of public monu-
Penitentiary 13 ments and registered historic landmark structures or
buildings; and
Performing Arts Theater 16
(c) lighting that is integral to advertising signage.
Police/Fire Station 14
Post Office 17 TABLE 9.3.2
Religious Building 24 Lighting Power Limits for Building Exteriors
Retail 20
Applications Power Limits
School/University 16
Building entrance with canopy or 32.4 W/m2 of canopied area
Sports Arena 16 free standing canopy
Town Hall 15 Building entrance without canopy 108.3 W/lin m of door width
Transportation 13 Building exit 65.6 W/lin m of door width
Warehouse 13 Building facades 2.7 W/m2 of illuminated
Workshop 18 facade area

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Lighting Power Densities Using the Space-by-Space Method
Space-by-Space Method LPDs
Common Space Types and LPDs (W/m2)

Lobby
(see 9.3.1.2)

Restrooms

Dining Area
Stairs—Active
Active Storage
Inactive Storage

Office—Enclosed
Food Preparation

Office—Open Plan
Lounge/Recreation
Corridor/Transition
Electrical/Mechanical

Audience/Seating Area
Additional Power Allowance

Atrium—first three floors

Classroom/Lecture/Training
Building Specific Space Types

Atrium—each additional floor

Building Type and LPDs (W/m2)

Conference Meeting/Mulitpurpose
Athletic Facility Buildings
Gymnasium 17 14 16 5 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Playing Area 20
Dressing/Locker/Fitting Room 9
Exercise Area 12
Exercise Center 17 14 16 5 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Exercise Area 12
Dressing/Locker/Fitting Room 9
Civil Service Buildings
Courthouse 17 14 16 17 17 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Courtroom 23
Confinement Cells 11
Judges Chambers 11
Police Stations 17 14 16 17 17 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Police Station Laboratory 20
Fire Stations 17 14 16 17 19 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Fire Station Engine Room 10
Sleeping Quarters 11
Post Office 17 14 16 17 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Sorting Area 18
Town Hall 17 14 16 17 17 19 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14
Convention Center Buildings
Convention Center 17 14 16 17 5 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Exhibit space 36
Educational Buildings
School/University 17 14 16 17 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14
Library 17 14 16 17 19 14 2 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Card File and Cataloging 15
Stacks 20
Reading Area 19
Food Service Buildings
Dining: Bar Lounge/ 17 14 16 19 14 2 15 13 23 10 8 10 12 4 14
Leisure
Dining: Family 17 14 16 19 14 2 15 24 23 10 8 10 12 4 14
Dining: Cafeteria 17 14 16 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14

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Lighting Power Densities Using the Space-by-Space Method
Space-by-Space Method LPDs
Common Space Types and LPDs (W/m2)

Lobby
(see 9.3.1.2)

Restrooms

Dining Area
Stairs—Active
Active Storage

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Inactive Storage

Office—Enclosed
Food Preparation

Office—Open Plan
Lounge/Recreation
Corridor/Transition
Electrical/Mechanical

Audience/Seating Area
Additional Power Allowance

Atrium—first three floors

Classroom/Lecture/Training
Building Specific Space Types

Atrium—each additional floor

Building Type and LPDs (W/m2)

Conference Meeting/Mulitpurpose
Hospital/Healthcare Buildings
Hospital/Healthcare 17 14 16 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 17 10 31 4 14 Emergency 30
Recovery 28
Nurse Station 19
Exam/Treatment 17
Pharmacy 24
Patient Room 12
Operating Room 82
Nursery 11
Medical Supply 32
Physical Therapy 20
Radiology 5
Laundry-Washing 8
Industrial Buildings
Workshop 17 14 16 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Workshop 27
Automotive Facility 17 14 16 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Garage Service/Repair 15
Manufacturing 17 14 16 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 6 10 12 4 14 General Low Bay 23
General High Bay 32
Detailed 67
Equipment Room 8
Control Room 6
Lodging Buildings
Hotel 17 14 16 17 18 14 2 15 11 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Guest Rooms 26
Motel 17 14 16 17 19 14 2 15 13 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Guest Rooms 26
Multi-Family 17 14 16 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Private living space
Dormitory 17 14 16 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Living Quarters 21
Museum Buildings
Museum 17 14 16 17 19 14 2 10 8 10 15 15 14 General Exhibition 17

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TABLE 9.3.1.2 (Continued)
Lighting Power Densities Using the Space-by-Space Method
Space-by-Space Method LPDs
Common Space Types and LPDs (W/m2)

Lobby
(see 9.3.1.2)

Restrooms

Dining Area
Stairs—Active
Active Storage
Inactive Storage

Office—Enclosed
Food Preparation

Office—Open Plan
Lounge/Recreation
Corridor/Transition
Electrical/Mechanical

Audience/Seating Area
Additional Power Allowance

Atrium—first three floors

Classroom/Lecture/Training
Building Specific Space Types

Atrium—each additional floor

Building Type and LPDs (W/m2)

Conference Meeting/Mulitpurpose
Office Buildings
Office 17 14 16 17 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Banking Activity Area 26
Laboratory 20
Penitentiary Buildings
Penitentiary 17 14 15 20 19 15 15 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Confinement Cells 11
Religious Buildings
Religious Buildings 17 14 16 17 34 19 14 2 15 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Worship-Pulpit, Choir 56
Fellowship Hall 24
Retail Buildings
Retail 17 14 16 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 General Sales Area 23
For accent lighting, see 9.3.1.2.1.(c)
Mall Concourse 19
Sports Arena Building
Sports Arena 17 14 16 5 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Ring Sports Arena 41
Court Sports Arena 46
Indoor Playing Field Area 20
Storage Buildings
Warehouse 17 14 16 19 14 2 10 8 10 12 4 14 Fine Material Storage 18
Medium/Bulky Material Storage 12
Parking Garage 17 19 10 8 10 12 4 14 Parking Area - Pedestrian 3
Parking Area - Attendant only 1
Theatre Buildings
Performing Arts 17 19 13 14 2 15 10 8 10 12 4 14
Motion Picture 14 9 15 10 8 10 12 4 14
Transportation Buildings
Transportation 17 14 16 11 19 14 2 15 16 23 10 8 10 12 4 14 Airport - Concourse 7
Air/Train/Bus - Baggage Area 14
Terminal - Ticket counter 19

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