The Hidden Costs of Bucket Trucks in Smart Lighting Repair
Avoid the excessive hidden costs of bucket truck rentals by locating intelligent lighting controllers in easily accessible pole-base enclosures.
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Standards Articles
19 articles on standards for professionals in the lighting industry.
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Emergency Lighting Compliance per NFPA 101 Code
Code analysis of NFPA 101 emergency lighting requirements, outlining minimum initial lux levels and testing protocols for paths of egress.
9 min read
Complying with ASHRAE 90.1-2022 Lighting Power Density
Comprehensive overview of ASHRAE 90.1 lighting compliance pathway updates, focusing on maximum allowable lighting power density limits by space type.
11 min read
Understanding Well Building Standard v2 Lighting Concepts
Technical breakdown of Well Building Standard lighting design criteria, focusing on equivalent melanopic lux metrics for circadian rhythm support.
14 min read
BUG Ratings Explained: Backlight, Uplight, and Glare in Exterior Lighting
A complete guide to BUG ratings (Backlight, Uplight, and Glare) for exterior lighting, replacing old cutoff classifications to help prevent light trespass.
12 min read
DLC Premium Requirements: Efficacy, Glare, and Controllability Metrics
Qualify fixtures for DesignLights Consortium (DLC) Premium. Understand the exact efficacy, UGR limitations, and integrated control requirements for maximum rebates
19 min read
ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2022 Lighting Compliance: LPD Limits and Mandatory Controls
Navigate ASHRAE 90.1-2022 energy standards. Ensure full compliance with strict Lighting Power Density (LPD) limits and mandatory occupancy/daylighting control rules
17 min read
EN 12464-1: European lighting standards for indoor workplaces
Apply EN 12464-1 European lighting standards. A breakdown of task illuminance levels, cylindrical illuminance, and strict UGR limits for comfortable office spaces
19 min read
IES TM-30-20: The Modern Standard for Evaluating Color Rendition
Transition from CRI to IES TM-30-20. Master the Fidelity Index (Rf), Gamut Index (Rg), and local chroma shift metrics to specify superior retail lighting
16 min read
California Title 24 Lighting Requirements: JA8 and Demand Response
Master California's strict Title 24 lighting regulations. A deep dive into JA8 high-efficacy requirements, multilevel dimming, and demand response capabilities
17 min read
IEC 62471: Photobiological Safety of Lamps and Lamp Systems
Assess iec 62471 photobiological safety to prevent blue light hazards and retinal thermal injury risks in industrial and entertainment LED lighting systems
14 min read
DarkSky International (IDA) fixture seal of approval requirements
Achieve the DarkSky Fixture Seal of Approval. A technical guide to absolute zero uplight mandates and maximum CCT restrictions for responsible exterior lighting
21 min read
IEEE 1789: The definitive standard for evaluating LED flicker risk
Apply the IEEE 1789 standard to assess LED flicker risks. Use modulation depth formulas to protect sensitive populations from migraine and seizure triggers.
14 min read
UL 1598 and CSA Safety Standards for Commercial Luminaires
Navigate UL 1598 and CSA safety standards for luminaires. Understand rigorous temperature testing, grounding requirements, and wet-location ingress protection
16 min read
IECC energy code for lighting: A state-by-state adoption guide
Understand the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for lighting. Track state-level adoptions and specific exterior lighting shut-off requirements
24 min read
LEED v4.1 interior lighting credits: Strategies for maximum points
Maximize LEED v4.1 points for interior lighting. Combine daylight simulation modeling with advanced individual fixture controls to secure top environmental ratings
14 min read
The WELL Building Standard: Lighting Concepts for Health and Wellbeing
Master WELL Building Standard lighting certification. Implement circadian lighting design, extreme glare control, and advanced color rendering strategies for health
16 min read
NEMA enclosure ratings for industrial and hazardous lighting
Specify the correct NEMA enclosure ratings. Differentiate between NEMA 4X, NEMA 7, and IP66 for lighting fixtures in explosive or highly corrosive environments
18 min read
RoHS Compliance in Lighting: Eliminating Hazardous Materials
Ensure global RoHS compliance in lighting manufacturing. Understand the strict limitations on lead, mercury, and cadmium in LED drivers and printed circuit boards
13 min read