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Determine Area Lighting Needs and Operational Factors
The selection of the proper luminaire/lamp B) Determine Illumination Quality Required If the area is non-hazardous in nature, the
combination and the determination of the Quality of illumination pertains to the selection of the proper luminaire and lamp is
number of luminaires required is a function of distribution of brightness in the visual less restrictive and should be based on
the desired quantity and quality of light environment. Care must be taken to avoid general operational and environmental
required, together with consideration of any discomforting glare within the normal visual conditions.
special factors arising from the nature of the field. D) Maintenance Considerations
work operation. Luminaires normally selected for lower In order to insure optimum performance of
Several aspects of this selection process are mounting should be designed to limit the lighting system at a reasonable cost,
discussed below. The conditions will vary brightness below the 45° zone. some of the following related factors must be
from job to job. It is important to consider C) National Electric Code Compliance introduced into the selection process:
these conditions if the lighting system is to The National Electric Code delineates some ɀ Atmospheric Conditions: Luminaires for use
yield optimum results. areas as hazardous, depending on materials in extremely wet locations should be
A) Determine Illumination Quantity or atmosphere within an area. The choice of enclosed and gasketed.
Required luminaire and lamp is therefore somewhat Luminaires for use in extremely dirty
The Illuminating Engineering Society in the restricted if the area is classified as locations should provide a minimum of light
current IES Lighting Handbook gives a hazardous. depreciation under the anticipated
comprehensive listing of footcandle levels In hazardous areas, luminaire design and maintenance schedule (i.e., reflector with
recommended for all types of Industrial operating temperature of both luminaire and open top and bottom should be used where
Lighting. A condensed version of this listing is lamp must meet strict limitations. These maintenance is infrequent). Luminaires for
given in Table I and is presented according to limitations are detailed under Step 3 of this use in extremely corrosive atmospheres
the types of visual tasks encountered. selection guide. should have protection for the optical system
and have finishes to withstand the particular
corrosive agent (i.e., epoxy power finish;
enclosed Alzak reflector; Krydon TM fiberglass
Table 1 / Recommended Levels of Illuminance reinforced polyester reflector).
ɀ Accessibility: Since it may be necessary to
Illuminance locate luminaires in inaccessible areas, the
Seeing Task Typical Type of Work Category Footcandles† luminaire and lamp selected should minimize
need for maintenance and maximize ease of
maintenance when required (i.e., high bay
Difficult Difficult assembly and F 100 to 200 open reflector with mercury lamp).
inspection, color coding, paper ɀ Area Usage: The selection of the proper
manufacturing (Inspection and lamp/luminaire combination will depend
Rewinder) finishing operations. greatly on the required burning hours per
Moderate Moderately difficult assembly E 50 to 100 year. The anticipated usage should be a
and inspection, checking and major factor in lamp selection.
sorting, service garage repair
areas, medium bench work,
instrument panel (vertical
illumination).
Casual Simple assembly, rough bench D 20 to 50
work, grinding, simple
inspection, wrapping, packing
and labeling, control house
general lighting.
Easy Rough active storage, C 10 to 20
washrooms, dry lumber
warehouse, compressor
houses.
Limited Inactive storage, stairway B 5 to 10

† Values recommended are average maintained footcandles

NOTE: For other industrial footcandle levels such as petrochemical, refer to the Illuminating at 30⍯ above floor (work plane).
Engineering Society’s Lighting Handbook (Application Volume) for more information.

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