Minimum Parking Lot Lighting Levels

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Minimum parking lot lighting levels.

All parking lot lighting systems must be approved by the municipal board and are given 30 days to make appropriate adjustments. The two main design criteria for parking lots are a minimum light level and a certain uniformity ratio. Light poles should be at least 20 feet tall to provide a high angle of light. Because luminaires are designed to meet the needs of different parking lot geometries manufacturers assign distribution types that describe the coverage area of the luminaire and its shape.

The illuminating engineering society of north america ies recommends light levels for basic parking lots and higher light levels for parking facilities where enhanced security is required. Most security cameras are rated for both very low and very high light levels but are limited by contrast ranges. Each location within a parking lot should be lit by a minimum of two and preferably four pole mounted lights. Sales lot exterior zone 2 suburban 15 7 5 30 15 7 5 30.

Recommendations for other outdoor lighting levels footcandles building exteriors entrances active. Providing multiple sources of light lessens the number of areas within a shadow. Parking covered 5 1 min. Use ies recommendations to establish new light levels that are both appropriate and desirable.

This chapter establishes standards for parking lot lighting to provide the minimum lighting necessary to ensure adequate vision and comfort in parking areas and avoid glare or direct illumination onto adjacent properties or streets. Lighting zone 2 suburban 1 0 5 2 6 3 1 2 gas station canopy 12 5 10 15 safety building exterior 1 0 5 2 if security is an issue raise average level to 3 retail general retail ambient 50 department store 40 20 80 15 7 5 30 perimeter 75 35 150 accent lighting displays 3 10 times greater than ambient light levels. More light does not equal better quality. 10 1 max min uniformity parking uncovered zone 3.