(a) by consulting a lamp manufacturer's catalog for a lumen depreciation chart, and

(b) by dividing the maintained lumens by the initial lamps.

2.1.2 Luminaire Maintenance Factor

Luminaire maintenance factor (LMF) is the proportion of the initial light output from
a luminaire after a set time to the initial light output from a lamp after a set time. It
constitutes the greatest loss in light output and is mainly due to the accumulation of
atmospheric dirt on luminaire. Three factors must be considered in its determination:

(a) the type of luminaire,

(b) atmospheric conditions, and

(c) maintenance interval.

2.1.3 Room Surface Maintenance Factor

Room surface maintenance factor (RSMF) is the proportion of the illuminance

provided by a lighting installation in a room after a set time compared with that
occurred when the room was clean. It takes into account that dirt accumulates on
room surfaces and reduces surface reflectance. Figure 4 shows the typical changes in
the illuminance from an installation that occur with time due to dirt deposition on the
room surfaces.

2.2 Utilisation Factor

Utilisation factor (UF) is the proportion of the luminous flux emitted by the lamps
which reaches the working plane. It is a measure of the effectiveness of the lighting
scheme. Factors that affect the value of UF are as follows:

(a) light output ratio of luminaire

(b) flux distribution of luminaire

(c) room proportions

(d) room reflectances

(e) spacing/mounting height ratio