Lighting Module
Lighting Module
LiMandri, Commissioner
LIGHTING AND POWER
CHAPTER 5
COMMERCIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
New York City Energy Conservation Code 2011
Effective December 28, 2010
2011 NYCECC
July 2011
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Acknowledgements
The New York City Department of Buildings wishes to acknowledge
the generous grant from the United States Department of Energy
under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, enacted by
President Obama and Congress in 2009. This grant funded the
creation of these training modules; without this support, these
materials would not have been possible.
We also wish to acknowledge the support of Mayor Bloomberg
and the New York City Council who created PlaNYC 2030, with a
goal of reducing New York City’s carbon emissions by 30% by 2030,
from 2005 levels.
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Introduction
Welcome to the New York City Department of Buildings
Energy Code Training Modules!
This LIGHTING Module addresses:
Technical issues and strategies related to the 2011 NYCECC;
Applicability of the 2011 NYCECC;
NYC DOB Energy Code Submission Requirements; and
NYC DOB Progress Inspection Requirements.
This module addresses lighting criteria related to all Commercial building types.
Information about ASHRAE 90.1‐2007 alternative compliance is also included.
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Training Module Organization
Introduction
The LIGHTING Module has been divided into a number of smaller sub‐
topics. These can be accessed either in‐sequence or out‐of‐sequence
through links in the Main Menu slide.
Each sub‐topic begins with a brief overview of the issues to be
reviewed, and many end with a set of summary questions.
Many of the sub‐topics are organized in a Q & A format. Code‐related
questions are posed at the top of a slide, with answers provided
below, or in the following sequence of slides.
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Lighting Module Menu
Slide Navigation
1. Key Updates and Code Applicability Key Updates • Local Laws, Rules & Bulletins • Code Applicability
Residential Compliance • ASHRAE 90.1 Alternate Compliance 8
2. Required Documentation Supporting Documentation (Drawings, Schedules, Narratives) • Energy Analysis 19
3. Mandatory Provisions Mandatory Controls • Additional Controls • Tandem Wiring • Exit Signs 41
4. Interior Lighting Calculating Connected Power • Additional Allowances • Compliance Paths 64
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Lighting
Slides 8 to 18 1. Key Updates & Code Applicability
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Key Updates & Code Applicability
Learning Objectives
In this section you will learn about:
Key changes and additions to the 2011 NYCECC related to lighting
and power;
Current Local Laws, Rules, & Bulletins affecting lighting and power
compliance;
Code applicability specific to lighting; and
ASHRAE 90.1 Alternative Compliance.
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Key Updates to the Code ‐ 1
1. Updates & Applicability ? What are the most pertinent lighting changes in the NYCECC?
Lighting within dwelling units no longer exempted
Refinement to automatic lighting shutoff provisions
Daylight zone control (new requirement)
Exterior lighting control refinements
Interior lighting power allowance exceptions
Space‐by‐space lighting power allowances no longer included
Exterior luminaire efficacies are more stringent
Exterior lighting allowances: compliance basis changed
Changes in occupancy or use [per Table 505.5.2]
This slide summarizes key lighting updates in the 2011 NYCECC, as
compared to the previous 2009 version. These changes are
addressed in more detail throughout the module.
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Key Updates to the Code ‐ 2
1. Updates & Applicability ? What other changes to the NYCECC should be given consideration?
Replacements (lamps and/or ballasts):
High‐efficacy lamps and/or high‐efficiency ballasts must be used unless not
available for the specific fixture
Where high‐efficacy replacements are not available, applicants must still show
Issues related to Additions, alterations, replacements, and repairs are
no increase in the installed lighting power compared to existing conditions
addressed in Buildings Bulletin 2010 – 032. See next slide for link.
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Local Laws, Rules & Bulletins
1. Updates & Applicability ? What NYCECC‐related local laws, rules, or bulletins affect lighting?
Local Laws
LL1 of 2011– Established the current 2011 NYCECC
LL48 of 2010 – Requirements for shut‐off only occupancy sensors
Rules
1 RCNY §5000‐01
► Defines energy code submission procedures & progress inspection requirements
1 RCNY §101‐07
► Defines qualification requirements for individuals performing progress inspections
Bulletins
Buildings Bulletin 2010‐032
► Clarifies when an addition, alteration, renovation, or repair to a lighting or electrical
power system, or control equipment, may not be required to comply with the
energy code
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Code Applicability
1. Updates & Applicability ? What exemptions exist under the new NYCECC?
Existing buildings:
Code is not retroactive for “lawfully
constructed buildings”
Historic buildings:
Only National or State‐Registered (or
eligible) buildings or contributing buildings
in historic districts are exempt
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Commercial High‐Rise Residential
1. Updates & Applicability ? What is required for dwelling units now that they must comply?
Commercial buildings chapter applies to common/general spaces
for mid‐ or high‐rise residential projects (4 stories or higher).
Dwelling units may comply by either:
► Meeting the 505.5.2 Interior Lighting Power allowance for a multi‐family building
(0.7 W/sf);
OR
► Providing a minimum of 50% of the permanently installed light fixtures with high‐
efficacy lamps.
Separate metering for individual tenant units is required
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Dwelling Unit Compliance
1. Updates & Applicability ? What must be provided for dwelling units to comply?
High‐Efficacy Lamps Requirement
A minimum of 50% of permanently
installed luminaires must have high‐
efficacy lamps
What is considered a high‐efficacy
lamp?
Compact fluorescent lamps
T8, T5, T2 fluorescent lamps EPA EISA 2007 Efficacy Requirements
► Fluorescent lamps with 1” diameter or less
Lamps with minimum efficacies:
► 60 lumens per watt for lamps > 40 watts
► 50 lumens per watt for lamps > 15 watts The federal Energy Independence and Security
and ≤ 40 watts Act of 2007 (EISA) established lamp efficacy
► 40 lumens per watt for lamps ≥ 15 watts standards that have informed the current
Energy Code. These standards may continue to
change in the future, and could result in new
provisions in the next version of the NYCECC.
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Metering
1. Updates & Applicability ? What must be provided to comply with NYCECC?
Metering All tenants must have the ability to monitor their
own energy use in all dwelling units, including high‐
rise buildings. Metering and sub‐metering must be
Separate metering (e.g. utility meters or Sample Documentation:
verified on‐site by inspectors.
submeters) is required for dwelling units in
multi‐family buildings
Meters can be provided at the base
building panel or near individual dwelling
units
Provision for meters may be shown on
Electrical drawings, on Energy drawings, or
on drawings of another discipline. Metering should be verified on the riser diagram,
meter layout, or equipment plans by plan examiners
Data from submeters should be accessible
and verified on‐site by inspectors.
to the owner and the tenant
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ASHRAE 90.1 Alternative Compliance ‐ 1
1. Updates & Applicability ? Can projects still opt to use ASHRAE 90.1 as an alternate?
All disciplines of a project team must use either Chapter 5 of the NYCECC or
ASHRAE Standard 90.1, and the documentation must indicate same (NEW
Building area method is also identified in ASHRAE 90.1 and
requirement) is similar to the ECCCNYC prescriptive path method.
Compliance via ASHRAE 90.1 offers more flexibility for lighting
► Prescriptive Path:
» Space‐by‐Space method of prescriptive compliance is available
► Performance Path: ECCCNYS also has a performance
based compliance path called
» Allows trade off between disciplines “Total Building Performance”.
» Typically used for demonstration of LEED compliance
» Provides credit for use of automatic daylight controls
» Provides credit for automatic lighting systems to reduce energy
Some differences in approaches between NYCECC & ASHRAE 90.1
ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G Table G3.2 provides simple percent
► To be reviewed throughout this module
reductions for use of automatic controls. ECCCNYS does not have a
similar provision.
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ASHRAE 90.1 Alternative Compliance ‐ 2
1. Updates & Applicability ? What are the difficulties in using ASHRAE 90.1 vs. the NYCECC?
More Extensive Mandatory Provisions:
Power, Section 8.4, has maximum voltage drop
requirements for main feeders (2%) and branch
circuits (3%)
It is important to realize that pursuing compliance via
ASHRAE 90.1 may have other repercussions that affect the
applicant’s design.
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Lighting
Slides 19 to 40 2. Required Documentation
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Required Documentation
Learning Objectives
In this section you will learn about:
Documentation Requirements of 1RCNY §5000‐01
► Supporting Documentation must show:
» Interior Lighting
» Exterior Lighting
» Lighting Legend
» Lighting Controls
» Controls Narrative
» Dwelling Unit Meters
► Energy Analysis:
» Tabular Analysis
» COMcheck
» EN1 (Performance Method)
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Reflected Ceiling Plans
2. Required Documentation ? What information needs to be identified on the RCP?
Fixtures should be keyed to
the legend.
Where architectural RCP tags are missing, electrical drawings will be needed.
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Floor Plans & Elevations
2. Required Documentation ? Is lighting ever shown on floor plans or elevations?
If fixtures are
described in the
legend as in‐grade,
floor mounted or
wall‐mounted, they
should be located on
the floor plans.
Exterior fixtures may
be shown on
elevations,
particularly if they FLOOR PLAN [NTS]
are located at varying
heights along the
façade.
Supporting
documentation may
need to include floor
plans and elevations
for some lighting
conditions, as well
as reflected ceiling
plans.
ELEVATION [NTS]
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Exterior Site Plan with Lighting
2. Required Documentation ? Where should exterior lighting be shown ?
Fixtures intended to be mounted on the façade of a
building could also be located on the site plan.
All exterior
fixtures should
be shown on the
exterior site
plan and keyed
back to the
legend and
Energy Analysis.
SITE PLAN [NTS]
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Lighting Legend
2. Required Documentation ? What information is included in a completed legend?
Fixture type
Fixture description
Lamp type
Lamp wattage
Quantity of lamps per fixture
Ballast/transformer/driver type
► Especially if high‐efficiency electronic is
being specified
System watts per fixture
► Lamp/ballast combined watts
Specific information must be included. Ballast/transformer/driver types must be
known to understand system watts (this is often missing in Legends).
Example: A 32W lamp may have a total draw of less than 32W based on the
ballast factor.
All fixture descriptions and types should correspond to information provided in
the Energy Analysis.
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Lighting Schedule
2. Required Documentation ? Can all required information be included in a single schedule?
All relevant lighting information must be provided on the submitted
construction drawings, no separate specification books.
Controls information must be clearly identified if
included in schedule.
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Lighting Schedule
2. Required Documentation ? Are the manufacturer’s and model numbers required?
Fixture Fixture Description Location Manf. Model Number Specification
Type
A1 2’x4’x4‐5/16” Sales LSI PGN18‐3‐32‐FD‐SS010‐LM841‐UE High Efficiency T8 Parabolic
A2 2’x4’x4‐5/16” Food LSI PGN18‐3‐32‐FD‐SS010‐LM841‐UE High Efficiency T8 Parabolic with Guards
Prep
Answer: No. A catalog or model
number is not required by the Energy If a luminaire schedule is provided then all of
Code nor is it sufficient to determine the same information that is required in a
system watts. legend must be included in a luminaire
schedule, including system watts.
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Lighting Controls
2. Required Documentation ? What is required to be shown for circuiting?
Circuit numbers should be
shown at light switches.
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Lighting Controls
2. Required Documentation ? How are control zones (groups) to be identified?
Sample Documentation:
Control Zones should
be clearly identified on
Lighting controls should be
documents.
clearly described, particularly
for a dimmed device or multi‐
scene preset.
Control Zones (groups) Drawings should describe what is being dimmed vs.
should be clearly identified switched.
on documents.
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Lighting Controls
2. Required Documentation ? Does the lighting control pad clearly identify the zones?
Sample Field Condition:
Zones should be clearly shown on
installed equipment and should
coordinate with drawings.
Circuiting alone can also provide controls
information. Progress Inspectors are required
to determine if controls operate as
documented.
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Controls Narrative
2. Required Documentation ? What is required in the controls narrative?
Description of controls for individual spaces identifying their function and
operation
Including:
► Devices such as occupancy sensors, photosensors, timeclock, etc.
► Location of devices and/or limitations of devices
► Intent of control such as fixtures on zones, hours of operation, expected override
► Holiday scheduling as required
Documentation could include:
► Graphical diagram
► Written notes
► Column in lighting schedule Narratives may be either graphical or text. Which
will be provided will vary by depend upon control
project and is often based on complexity of the
controls.
Basics must include intent, type, location,
exceptions, and holiday scheduling requirements.
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Controls Narrative
2. Required Documentation ? What might a graphical controls narrative look like?
Graphical Diagram Example includes:
► Location by floor and area type
► Types of devices (i.e. preset control system
with photosensor)
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Controls Narrative
2. Required Documentation ? What might a written controls narrative look like?
Written Example Includes:
► Location by drawing number and room type
► Types of devices (i.e. astronomical timeclock)
► Intent of control (i.e. local switches with dual technology
occupancy sensor – manual on, automatic of for 75% of fixtures,
with astronomical timeclock)
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Controls Narrative
2. Required Documentation ? How should a controls narrative be included in a lighting schedule?
A separate column provided in the Lighting Schedule:
► Type of device
► Location of device
► Intent of control
This is only appropriate if the control is consistent for
the fixture type throughout the project
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Energy Analysis
2. Required Documentation ? In what formats should the energy analysis be submitted?
Tabular Analysis (Prescriptive Compliance)
Identifies energy compliance
Table must include item description, proposed design value, code‐prescribed
value, and citation
COMcheck (Prescriptive Compliance)
Software calculates interior and exterior lighting power allowances based on
building area, building use, and code‐prescribed values
Software calculates proposed energy usage based on proposed design (interior
and exterior)
Identifies compliance
EN1 Form (Total Building Performance; i.e., Energy Modeling)
Identify compliance via NYCECC Chapter 5 or ASHRAE 90.1‐2007
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Tabular Analysis
2. Required Documentation ? What information is to be included in a tabular analysis?
Tabular Analysis
Table must compare the proposed values of the Lighting Power Density
(LPD) with the prescriptive values from the applicable LPD table in the
Building Area Lighting Power Allowance identified in the NYCECC
Table must include all Code‐related items, organized by discipline
Documents indicate where to find supporting
information to facilitate plan examination and
Progress Inspections (spot‐checking) in the field.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
PROPOSED CODE PRESCRIPTIVE
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
DESIGN VALUE VALUE AND CITATION
Interior Lighting
Total connected load 0.77 w/ sq.ft. 1.0 w/sq.ft for office Series A‐400 drawings (Reflected Ceiling Plans for all floors)
of proposed interior Series E‐600 drawings (Reflected Ceiling Plans for all floors)
lighting for office E‐900 ‐ 907 (Fixture schedule, control narrative, and details)
building type
Exterior Lighting
Total connected load 27.66 kW 364 kW Series A‐400 drawings (Reflected Ceiling Plans for all floors)
of proposed exterior Series E‐600 drawings (Reflected Ceiling Plans for all floors)
lighting for lighting E‐900 ‐ 907 (Fixture schedule, control narrative, and details)
zone 3
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Tabular Analysis
2. Required Documentation ? When might a space‐by‐space analysis be used?
Keep the tabular analysis simple unless Space‐by‐Space is used
Space‐by‐Space analysis might be used when:
► Project opts to follow ASHRAE 90.1 This table represents the degree of
► When the retail allowances apply analysis that could be required for
► Large projects with complex occupancies an audit.
Space Type Area Design Design LPD ASHRAE 90.1- Wattage Drawing Numbers
(SQ.FT.) Wattage [W/SF] 2007 LPA Allowance
[W/SF]
COMcheck Analysis
must reflect
appropriate standard:
► Either 2010 ECCCNYS
► Or 2007 ASHRAE 90.1
COMcheck Analysis √
requirements:
√
► Fixture watts should
be equal to system √
watts (lamp/ballast) √
√
► Fixture types and √
√
lamp description
√
should tie back to
submitted drawings
► Quantity of fixtures
should be equivalent
to fixtures shown on
submitted plans
► Confirmation of Stamp
compliance should be
identified by a
“Passes”
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ComCheck – Exterior Lighting
2. Required Documentation ? What information must be completed on a COMcheck form?
COMcheck Analysis
must reflect appropriate
standard: √
► Either 2010 ECCCNYS
► Or 2007 ASHRAE 90.1 √
COMcheck Analysis √
requirements: √
► Base Site Allowance
should match the √
appropriate NYCECC
Exterior Lighting Zone
based on 1 RCNY §
5000‐01
► If applicable, tradable
and non‐tradable
lighting should be
identified Stamp
► Checklist should be
completed
► Confirmation of
compliance should be
identified by a “Passes”
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Energy Analysis
2. Required Documentation ? What information is required on the EN1 form to show compliance?
EN1 form
Energy models may be performed using
DOE‐2 or updates of DOE‐2 (DOE‐2.1E,
Visual DOE, EnergyPlus, and eQuest)
All other energy modeling programs must
be approved by the Secretary of State of
New York State
The commissioner may request that energy The EN1 form asks only for summary
modeling back‐up be submitted if the information (overall LPD vs. LPA,
project is audited types of controls). The DOB is
Total building compliance is evaluated in the planning to issue an EN1 back‐up
boxes on Page 2 of the form, and that page template that can be used to
must be complete document the specific input that
generated the EN1 summary data.
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Energy Analysis
2. Required Documentation ? Why might a team use energy modeling for compliance?
Energy modeling may be advantageous
when:
► Energy savings are realized based on
controls for:
» Daylight harvesting
» Occupant scheduling
» Energy management strategies
► A project team chooses to use trade‐offs
between disciplines
» Lighting may or may not comply as a
discipline, but the overall building complies
using the performance method
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Building Lighting
Slides 41 to 63 3. Mandatory Provisions
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Mandatory Provisions
Learning Objectives
In this section you will learn about:
Manual controls;
Additional controls;
ASHRAE 90.1 alternative compliance controls;
Tandem wiring; and
Exit signs.
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Manual Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? What are the minimum controls required ?
Sample Documentation:
All areas determined by floor‐to‐ceiling
walls must have at least one manual
control for the lighting in that area
If the switch is not located within that area
then the remote switch must identify the
lights being and their status
(on/off)
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Manual Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? What are the minimum controls required ?
Sample Field Condition:
All areas determined by floor‐to‐ceiling
walls must have at least one manual
control for the lighting in that area
If the switch is not located within that area
then the remote switch must identify the
lights being and their status
(on/off)
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Manual Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? Are there any areas which do not require manual controls?
Exceptions: Sample Documentation:
Any area designated as security or
emergency that must be continuously
illuminated
Possible spaces could include:
► Airport Security Checkpoint
► Subway Station
► Police Precinct
Lighting of stairs or corridors designed as
means of egress
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Manual Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? Are there any areas that do not require manual controls?
Exceptions: Sample Field Condition:
Any area designated as security or
emergency that must be continuously
illuminated
Possible spaces could include:
► Airport Security Checkpoint
► Subway Station
► Police Precinct
Lighting of stairs or corridors designed as
means of egress
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Additional Controls (505.2.2)
3. Mandatory Provisions ? Are there any other controls required?
Lighting Reduction Controls are required to reduce
the connected lighting load by 50%. These may be
identified in the controls narrative and/or notes.
Lighting reduction controls Don’t forget to check the fixture specification since
it could be identified as (2) circuits.
For small projects it may be two separate switches
Automatic lighting shut‐off identified on the wall with circuiting shown.
Automatic Lighting Shut‐off is required for
Occupant override buildings larger than 5,000 sq. ft. Information
should be included in the controls narrative
and/or notes.
Holiday scheduling
Occupant Override is required when an automatic
time switch is installed.
Daylight zone control Holiday Scheduling is required when an automatic
time switch is installed.
Sleeping unit controls Daylight Zone Control is required to control the
lighting independent of general area lighting.
Zoning diagrams or circuiting should identify each
of the lighting circuits. Notes and/or narrative
should identify method of daylight control (i.e.
photo sensor).
Sleeping Unit Controls are required to have at least
one master switch at the main entry door. A switch
should be identified at the main entry door.
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Additional Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? How can the lighting load be reduced by at least 50%?
Reduce connected lighting load in a uniform illumination pattern by at least 50%.
Possible methods include: Sample Documentation:
► Designating multiple lamps in same fixture on
separate circuits
► Placing fixtures on alternate circuits providing
a uniform distribution of light
► Specifying dimming system with appropriate
zoning and commissioning of scene controls
Where to look:
► Electrical circuiting diagrams
► Legend or specification on drawings
► Controls narrative
► Lighting control zone diagrams and load
schedule
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Additional Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? How can the lighting load be reduced by at least 50%?
Reduce connected lighting load in a uniform illumination pattern by at least 50%.
Possible methods include: Sample Field Condition:
► Designating multiple lamps in same fixture on Circuit #1
separate circuits
► Placing fixtures on alternate circuits providing
a uniform distribution of light
► Specifying dimming system with appropriate
zoning and commissioning of scene controls
During Progress Inspections should identify
circuit and test switches to confirm that 50%
(or more) reduction is achieved.
Where to look:
► Electrical circuiting diagrams
► Legend or specification on drawings
► Controls narrative
► Lighting control zone diagrams and load
schedule
Circuit #2
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Additional Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? When are automatic shut‐off controls required?
Buildings > 5,000 sf. shall be equipped with an automatic control device to shut off lighting.
Possible methods include: Sample Field Condition:
► Automatic timeclock
► Astronomical timeclock
► Occupant sensor
► Signal from another control or alarm system
which indicates the area is unoccupied
Local Law 48 refers to:
Control shall allow for manual on and
1. Classrooms (not including shop class
manual off with automatic off after a rooms, laboratory classrooms, and
maximum of 30 minutes. preschool class rooms)
► No override switch for automatic on 2. Conference/meeting rooms
► Local Law 48 specifically requires manual on 3. Employee lunch and break rooms
control. Sensors and controls are NOT to 4. Offices smaller than 200 sq.ft.
provide override control that allows for (exceptions for offices smaller than
automatic‐on functionality 200 sq.ft. equipped with
photosensor)
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Additional Controls ‐ ASHRAE 90.1
3. Mandatory Provisions ? What are the differences between NYCECC and ASHRAE 90.1?
Exceptions for Automatic Shut‐off in ASHRAE
Sample Field Condition:
90.1:
► Lighting intended for 24‐hour operation
► Lighting in spaces where patient care is
rendered
► Lighting in spaces where an automatic shutoff
would endanger the safety or security of the
room or building occupants
► Lighting in classrooms, conference/meeting
rooms, and employee lunch and break area
that are equipped with a multi‐scene control
LL48 Manual on requirement for automatic
controls is also applicable to projects
complying via ASHRAE 90.1 – refer to Local
Law 48 Appendix A.
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Additional Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? Where automatic shutoff is required what other control requirements apply?
Occupant override is required when automatic or occupant sensor switch is installed.
Override shall be: Sample Field Condition:
► Readily accessible to occupant
► Located for user to see the device and the
lights in the controlled area
► Manually operated
► Programmed for maximum 2‐hour override.
► Designed to control maximum area of 5,000 sf
Provision for automatic shutoff should be in
the specification schedule on the drawings
and/or lighting narrative
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Additional Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? What control is required for holiday scheduling?
Incorporate an automatic Holiday Scheduling feature.
Automatic time switch shall turn lights off
for at least 24 hours, then resume normally
scheduled operations
Not required for retail stores, malls,
restaurants, grocery stores, theaters, and
religious facilities
Shown in the fixture schedule and/or
controls narrative
This provision is included in both
the NYCECC and ASHRAE 90.1
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Additional Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? What provisions are required for daylighting controls near windows?
A Daylight control zone shall be provided with individual controls to control lights
independent of general area lighting.
Daylight Zone for Vertical Fenestration
► Area adjacent to window (or other vertical
fenestration) extending 15 feet into the
space, or This is NEW and only requires that an additional
► Area adjacent to window extending to the
control ZONE be created. The requirement may be
nearest ceiling height opaque partition
met with MANUAL controls; automatic daylight
Lighting fixtures adjacent to windows may
control is not required.
be controlled by a single device if they are
not facing more than two directions
Daylight zones should be clearly identified
► Zoning diagrams or circuiting should identify
each lighting circuit (or zone)
► Fixture schedule and/or narrative should
identify method of daylight control (e.g.
photosensor with daylight dimming or
switching)
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Additional Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? What provisions are required for daylighting controls near windows?
A Daylight control zone shall be provided with individual controls to control lights
independent of general area lighting.
Daylight Zone for Vertical Fenestration Sample Field Condition:
► Area adjacent to window (or other vertical
fenestration) extending 15 feet into the space,
or
► Area adjacent to window extending to the
nearest ceiling height opaque partition
Lighting fixtures adjacent to windows may
be controlled by a single device if they are
not facing more than two directions
Daylight zones should be clearly identified
► Zoning diagrams or circuiting should identify
each lighting circuit (or zone)
► Fixture schedule and/or narrative should
identify method of daylight control (e.g.
photosensor with daylight dimming or
switching)
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Additional Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? What provisions are required for daylighting controls under skylights?
Daylight Zone for Skylights Sample Field Condition:
► Area under skylight, equal to skylight
dimension, plus:
» Floor‐to‐ceiling height
» Distance to full height opaque partition, or
» Half‐distance to adjacent skylight or window.
Lighting fixtures under skylights must be
controlled separately from window zones if
they are greater than 15 feet from the
windows
Daylight zones should be clearly identified
► Zoning diagrams or circuiting should identify
each lighting circuit (or zone).
► Fixture schedule and/or narrative should
identify method of daylight control (e.g.
photosensor with daylight dimming or
switching)
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Additional Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? What controls are required for hotel rooms?
Sleeping Units shall have at least one master switch at the main entry.
Master switch should control: Sample Field Condition:
► All permanently wired luminaires
► All switched outlets
Master switch is not required to control
bathroom luminaires or outlets
Control strategy should be documented in
controls narrative and on constructions
drawings
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Additional Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? Are there additional controls required for ASHRAE 90.1?
Areas that require separate controls device
► Display/Accent Lighting
► Case Lighting
► Demonstration Lighting (sale or educational demonstrations)
► Non‐visual Lighting (i.e. plant growth and food warming)
Guest Room Lighting
► Must have one or more control devices at the entry door that collectively control all
permanently installed luminaires and switched receptacles, except in the bathroom.
► Bathrooms shall have control device to automatically turn off the lights
Task Lighting
► Lighting shall have an integral or wall‐mounted control device provided it is located
where occupant can see the lighting and readily accessible
Only ASHRAE regulates controls for task lighting.
The NYCECC has no similar requirement.
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Exterior Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? What mandatory controls are required for exterior lighting?
Sample Documentation:
Lighting must be controlled via
photosensor and/or automatic timeclock
If designed for use during daylight hours
(dawn‐to‐dusk) the lighting shall be
controlled by a combination of photosensor
and time switch or an astronomical time
switch
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Exterior Controls
3. Mandatory Provisions ? What Mandatory Controls are Required for Exterior Lighting?
Sample Field Condition:
Lighting must be controlled via
photosensor and/or automatic timeclock
If designed for use during daylight hours
(dawn‐to‐dusk) the lighting shall be
controlled by a combination of photosensor
and time switch or an astronomical time
switch
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Tandem Wiring
3. Mandatory Provisions ? What requires tandem wiring; and how is it documented?
Affected fixtures include:
Sample Documentation:
► Fixtures with odd number of lamps
► Recessed fluorescent fixtures located ≤ 10’‐0”
center‐to‐center
► Pendant or surface mounted fluorescent
fixtures mounted ≤ 1’‐0” edge‐to‐edge
Exceptions:
► Luminaires with high‐frequency ballasts
► Luminaires on emergency circuits
► Luminaires with no available pair within
required distances
Electronic ballasts sold today are high‐frequency.
Tandem wiring is an older provision related
predominantly to magnetic ballasts.
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Tandem Wiring
3. Mandatory Provisions ? How is tandem wiring identified in the field?
Affected fixtures include:
Sample Field Condition:
► Fixtures with odd number of lamps
► Recessed fluorescent fixtures located ≤ 10’‐0” (2) Lamp ballast with single lamp fixture and wires
running to next fixture immediately adjacent.
center‐to‐center
► Pendant or surface mounted fluorescent
fixtures mounted ≤ 1’‐0” edge‐to‐edge
Exceptions:
► Luminaires with high‐frequency ballasts
► Luminaires on emergency circuits
► Luminaires with no available pair within
required distances
Tandem wiring is difficult to identify in the field
without checking the wiring in the fixture.
Progress Inspectors should have the opportunity to
check for tandem wiring during the rough‐out.
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Exit Signs
3. Mandatory Provisions ? What is required for exit signs?
Internally illuminated exit signs shall not
exceed 5 watts per face Sample Field Condition:
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Building Lighting
Slides 64 to 100 4. Interior Lighting Requirements
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Interior Lighting Requirements
Learning Objectives
In this section you will learn about:
Calculating connected lighting power;
Determining power for track;
Determining power for low‐voltage lighting;
Interior lighting power densities (LPD);
Additional lighting power allowances (LPS);
Exceptions;
Compliance paths; and
Differences between the NYCECC and ASHRAE 90.1.
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Interior Lighting Power
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? How is interior lighting power calculated for the energy analysis?
The installed interior lighting power for the Energy Analysis shall include all
power used by the luminaire, including lamps, ballast or transformer, and
control devices
► Document the system wattage, including lamp and ballast (or transformer), of
permanently installed luminaires
► For Line‐voltage track lighting use either:
» the specified wattage of the luminaires shown on the track, but 30W/linear ft. minimum;
» the wattage limit of a current‐limiting device; or
» the limit of the circuit breaker.
► Use the specified voltage of the transformer supplying the luminaires for low‐voltage
systems with a remote transformer
► Use the wattage identified on manufacturer’s data or the maximum wattage labeled
on the fixture for all other lighting
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Connected Lighting Power
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? How are system watts determined?
The total connected lighting power is the sum of the watts of all interior lighting equipment.
Sample Documentation:
System watts per fixture includes the lamp
and the ballast draw
► If you have a 2’‐ 0” x 4’‐ 0”recessed fixture
with (2) 32W T8 linear fluorescent lamps, what
are the total fixture watts?
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Connected Lighting Power
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? Where is the information for the ballast draw found?
System watts per fixture includes the
lamp and the ballast draw
Example:
► If you have a 2’‐0” x 4’‐0” recessed
parabolic fixture with (2) 32W T8 linear
fluorescent lamps what is the total fixture
watts?
» Identify quantity of lamps
» Identify voltage
» Identify desired ballast factor
» Identify system watts using ballast
manufacturers (also referred to as input
wattage or operating wattage depending on
manufacturer charts)
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Connected Lighting Power
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? Where is the information for the ballast draw found?
1. Quantity of lamps = 2
2. Voltage = 120v
3. Ballast Factor = 0.88
Identify the number of lamps, ballast factor,
and voltage. The input wattage is 58W in
4. System Watts = 58W this case, not 64W as might be intuited –
this can be significant for large buildings
Note: For a two lamp fixture the draw could be as
with repeating fixture types.
high as 77W for a 1.18 ballast factor and low as
Designers use ballast factors to fine‐tune
56W for a 0.88 ballast factor ballast. It can be
illuminance vs. power usage balance.
important to note the ballast factor on the ballast
description.
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Connected Lighting Power
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? How are system watts on site verified?
Sample Documentation:
Sample Field Condition:
Calculate
► Voltage x Current (see ballast) x Power Factor (see ballast) = Input Watts
Measure
► Use a watt meter
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Determining Power for Track
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? How many ways can the power for the installed track be determined?
Sample Documentation:
Wattage of circuit breaker
► Check the electrical panel schedules
Wattage of track limiting device
► Check lighting fixture schedule for inclusion of
track limiting device
Wattage of luminaires on track
► Check drawing for length of track, quantity of
fixtures and specification or legend for
wattage
► Minimum 30w/lin. ft. regardless of number of
luminaires shown on track
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Determining Power for Track
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? How is the power for the installed track checked?
Sample Field Condition:
Wattage of circuit breaker
► Check circuit breaker at panel
Wattage of track limiting device
► Check at the end of the run of track for a track
limiting device
Wattage of luminaires on track (minimum
30w/lin.ft)
► Identify length of track, count the fixtures on
the track, and look at the lamp to identify the
lamp wattage
For Progress Inspectors: Check
at panel, look at end of track
(device image at upper right),
or count fixtures.
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Determining Power for Low‐Voltage Lighting
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? How is the power for low‐voltage lighting determined?
Power for low‐voltage lighting is determined by the wattage of the transformer
Integral transformer Sample Documentation:
► Single transformer for single‐fixture
► Typical of recessed downlights and some
track fixtures
Remote transformer
► Remote transformers may feed a single
fixture or multiple fixtures
► Maximum wattage is listed on the
transformer or on the transformer cut‐sheet
► May be used for fountain lighting, in‐grade
lighting or wall mounted lighting, track
lighting, etc.
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Determining Power for Low‐Voltage Lighting
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? How is the power for low‐voltage lighting determined?
The connected load for low‐voltage lighting is determined by the wattage of the transformer.
Integral transformer Sample Field Condition:
► Single transformer for single‐fixture Integral
► Typical of recessed downlights and some
track fixtures
Remote transformer
► Remote transformers may feed a single
fixture or multiple fixtures
► Maximum wattage is listed on the Remote
transformer or on the transformer cut‐sheet
► May be used for fountain lighting, in‐grade
lighting or wall mounted lighting, track
lighting, etc.
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Determining Power for Other Fixtures
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? How is the power for all other fixtures determined?
Determined either by manufacturer’s data or maximum wattage labeled on fixture.
“Other fixtures” will generally be screw‐
based luminaires (compact fluorescent,
tungsten/halogen, or incandescent). For
LEDs, total draw can be deceptive – assume
the maximum wattage listed on the
luminaire.
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Lighting Power Allowances (LPA)
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? With all of this information, how do you confirm LPA?
Sample COMcheck:
Compare the
Allowed Watts
with the
Proposed Watts
Progress Inspectors:
Check areas and
compare against the
submitted schedule
for a minimum of
15%.
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Additional Lighting Power Allowances (LPA)
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? What happens to all of the additional wattage allowances?
Allowances only for lighting equipment installed specifically for merchandising, circuited
separately from general lighting.
New in the 2011 NYCECC ‐ additional power allowances
Retail Area 4 are allowed for only one space type – Retail.
► Jewelry, Crystal, China Additional allowances are allowed on top of base
► 1000W + (Area x 2.5w/sq.ft.) allowances – retail area(s) must be known in order to
calculate for compliance, AND sales area must be
Retail Area 3 considered separately from other space types.
► Furniture, Clothing, Cosmetics, Artwork
► 1000W + (Area x 1.4 w/sq.ft.)
Retail Area 2
► Vehicles, Sporting Goods, Small Electronics
► 1000W + (Area x 0.6 w/sq.ft.)
Retail Area 1
► All other products not identified above
► 1000W + (Area x 0.6 w/sq.ft.)
Note: The w/sq.ft. allowances are cumulative if the building has mixed
merchandise but the 1000W is only counted once per building.
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Exceptions to Lighting Power Allowances (LPA)
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? Are there spaces that do not need to be included in the total load?
Professional sports arenas and playing field lighting
Sleeping unit in hotels, motels, boarding house, or similar
Emergency lighting automatically off during normal building operation
Spaces designed for people with special needs, including visual impairment,
age‐related, or other medical issues
Registered historic landmarks
Casino gaming areas
Task lighting for medical & dental purposes (additional to general lighting)
Display lighting for exhibits in galleries, museums, and monuments, that is in
addition to general lighting
Theatrical including performance, stage, film production, and video production
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Exceptions to Lighting Power Allowances (LPA)
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ! Additional spaces that can be excluded.
Photographic processes
Integral equipment lighting installed by the manufacturer (i.e. vending
machine)
Task lighting for plant growth or maintenance
Advertising signage or direction signage
Food warming lighting or lighting integral to food preparation equipment
Lighting that is for sale
Lighting for educational demonstrations
Lighting approved because of safety or emergency considerations
Integral freezer or refrigerator case lighting
Retail window displays enclosed by a full height partition
Furniture mounted supplemental task light that has automatic shut‐off
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Exceptions in ASHRAE 90.1
4. Interior Lighting Requirements ? How do NYCECC and ASHRAE 90.1 compare on interior power?
Interior lighting power calculations are similar, but not identical, between NYCECC & ASHRAE 90.1
ASHRAE 90.1 Exception:
► For two or more lighting systems capable of being controlled to prevent
simultaneous use, the lighting power can be based on the lighting system with the
highest wattage (the lower wattage system is excluded from the calculation)
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Calculating Total Load Density Exercise
4. Interior Lighting Requirements
For calculating LPDs the building
type should be based on the
predominant space type. In this
example, it is retail area and
specifically type 3.
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Calculating Total Load Density Exercise
4. Interior Lighting Requirements
Retail – entire store
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Calculating Total Load Density Exercise
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Calculating Total Load Density Exercise
4. Interior Lighting Requirements
Lighting Power Density
Building Area Type LPD, W/ft²
Automotive Facility 0.9
Convention Center 1.2
Court House 1.2
Dining: Bar Lounge/Leisure 1.3
Dining: Cafeteria/Fast Food 1.4
Dining: Family 1.6
Dormitory 1
Exercise Center 1
Gymnasium 1.1
Healthcare‐Clinic 1
Hospital 1.2
Hotel 1
Library 1.3
Manufacturing Facility 1.3
Motel 1
Motion Picture Theatre 1.2
Multi‐Family 0.7
Museum 1.1
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Calculating Total Load Density Exercise
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5043.6
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Calculating Total Load Density Exercise
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C1 26W CFL downlight 1
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Calculating Total Load Density Exercise
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Building Lighting
Slides 101 to 127 5. Exterior Lighting Requirements
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Exterior Lighting Requirements
Learning Objectives
In this section you will learn about:
Exterior Lighting Applicability and Exceptions;
Exterior Lighting Zones (based on 1 RCNY §5000‐01);
Base Site Lighting;
Tradable Areas; and
Non‐Tradable Areas.
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Applicability
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? Is there a base efficacy requirement for luminaires?
All exterior luminaires greater than 100W
shall have a minimum efficacy of 60 lm/W.
► Unless controlled by a motion sensor
► Or qualifies for one of the exceptions
How is it documented?
► Wattage should be identified in the fixture
legend/schedule
► Lumens should be included with the lamp
information in the fixture legend/schedule
► Control may be identified in the narrative or on
the one‐line diagram included in the electrical
circuiting drawings
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Applicability
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? What lighting might not be included in the total connected load?
Lighting supplied through the energy service of the building.
What exterior lighting may not be supplied
by the building?
► Street lighting by NYC DOT
► Subway station entrances under the
jurisdiction of NYCT
► Lighting in the surrounding grounds or
planters controlled or maintained by DPR
► Site Parking
How is it documented?
► Shown on drawing but not identified on
electrical panel schedule
► Fixture schedule
► Control narrative
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Connected Power Exceptions
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? What other lighting does not need to be included?
Exceptions
► Low‐voltage landscape lighting
► Less than 110v (typically 24V or 12V)
These exceptions must be approved by the
Borough Commissioner:
► Lighting for safety or security
► Lighting for signage
► Emergency consideration
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Exceptions in ASHRAE 90.1
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? What are the differences between NYCECC and ASHRAE 90.1?
Exceptions for exterior lighting are similar,
but not identical, in the NYCECC and ASHRAE
90.1.
Exceptions not identified in ASHRAE 90.1:
► Low‐voltage landscape lighting
Exceptions not applicable to NYCECC:
► Lighting used to highlight features of public
monuments and registered historic landmark
structures or buildings – delete per Ian’s email
to Adrian, cc’d to dft, 11/29/2011
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Similar Exceptions
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? What are the similar exceptions between NYCECC and ASHRAE?
NYCECC and ASHRAE 90.1 exceptions include:
► Specialized signal, directional, and marker lighting associated with transportation
► Advertising signage or directional signage
► Lighting integral to equipment or instrumentation and installed by its manufacturer
► Lighting for theatrical purposes, including performance stage, film production, and
video production
► Lighting for athletic playing fields
► Temporary lighting
► Lighting for industrial production, material handling, transportation sites, and
associated storage areas
► Theme elements in theme/amusement parks
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NYC Light Zones
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? What is the major change for exterior LPA?
The most noted change in the new NYCECC is the use of lighting zones to
establish base site power allowances:
NYCECC Lighting Zone NYC Zoning Resolution Districts
Zone 1 Parkland
Zone 2 R; R with C overlay; MX
Zone 3 M (except MX); C (except C5 and
C6 and C overlays on R districts)
Zone 4 C5; C6
NYC Zoning Districts Key*
R = Residential * Any of these districts may be overlaid by
M = Manufacturing special purpose zoning districts to
C = Commercial accommodate and enhance the unique
MX = Mixed Use characteristics of selected neighborhoods.
Refer to: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/zone/zh_resdistricts.shtml
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NYC Light Zones
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? How is the district to comply with the base site lighting located?
NYC Zoning District Graphics
To locate zoning maps of NYC Boroughs, refer to Index Map at: To access individual zoning maps, refer to map table at:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/zone/zh_zmaptable.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/zone/zonedex.shtml
Click on borough for an
area index map.
Locate desired zoning
district.
Find individual map in
Zoning Map Table.
Right: Example map, District 9a
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Base Site Lighting Allowance
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? What is meant by the base site lighting allowance?
Example
If a project is identified at the corner of 23rd Street and Broadway, at the tip of
Madison Square Park, what are the Base Site watts allowed for the project?
INDIVIDUAL LIGHTING POWER ALLOWANCES FOR BUILDING EXTERIORS
Excerpt from Table 505.6.2 (2)
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Base Site Lighting Allowance
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? How is the district to comply with the base site lighting located?
Example
If a project is identified at the corner of 23rd Street and Broadway, at the tip of Madison
Square Park, what are the Base Site watts allowed for the project?
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Base Site Lighting Allowance
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? How is the district to comply with the base site lighting located?
Example
If a project is identified at the corner of 23rd Street and Broadway, at the tip of
Madison Square Park, what are the Base Site watts allowed for the project?
ECCCNYS Lighting Zone NYC Zoning Resolution Districts
LZ1 Parkland
LZ2 R
R with C overlay
MX
LZ3 M (except MX)
C (except C5 and C6)
LZ4 C5
C6
INDIVIDUAL LIGHTING POWER ALLOWANCES FOR BUILDING EXTERIORS
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Base Site Allowance
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? How do we determine if a project meets the base site allowance?
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Base Site Allowance
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? Does this project comply?
Example:
Building located at 23rd and Broadway in
Manhattan
There are (7) 32W compact fluorescent
indirect mounted sconces on the exterior
pilasters
There are (12) 39W Metal halide accent
lights illuminating the 2nd story window
grills
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Base Site Allowance
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? Does this project comply?
Example:
Building located at 23rd and Broadway in
Manhattan.
Step 1. Identify the zone:
Note that the fixture wattage is not equal to the
► Zone 4 lamp wattage, but includes the ballast for the CFL
Step 2. Identify the base watts: and MH fixtures.
► 1300 Watts
Step 3. Calculate Total System Watts for CFL.
► (7) x 36W = 252 Watts
Step 4. Calculate System Watts for MH.
► (12) x 45W = 540 Watts
Does the project comply with the allowable watts?
► 252 Watts + 540Watts = 792 Watts
PROJECT COMPLIES
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Tradable Surfaces
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? What is meant by tradable surfaces?
Uncovered Parking Areas
Tradable area Excerpt from Parking areas and
0.04 W/ft² 0.06 W/ft² 0.10 W/ft² 0.13 W/ft²
drives
allowances are added Table
505.6.2 (2) Building Grounds
to the base site Walkway less than
allowance only for 10 feet wide
0.7 W/linear foot 0.7 W/linear foot 0.8 W/linear foot 1.0 W/linear foot
relevant surfaces as Walkways 10 feet
wide or greater,
listed in the table. plaza areas special
features areas
0.14 W/ft² 0.14 W/ft² 0.16 W/ft² 0.2 W/ft²
information for Free‐standing and
Sales Canopies
0.6 W/ft² 0.6 W/ft² 0.4 W/ft² 0.4 W/ft²
tradable areas should attatched
Outdoor Sales
be included in the Open areas
(including vehicle 0.25 W/ft² 0.25 W/ft² 0.5 W/ft² 0.7 W/ft²
Tabular analysis, sales lots)
Street frontage
COMcheck, and/or for vehicle sales
lots in addition to No allowance 10 W/linear foot 10 W/linear foot 30 W/ linear foot
Energy Model. "open area"
allowance
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Non‐Tradable Surfaces
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? What is meant by non‐tradable surfaces?
INDIVIDUAL LIGHTING POWER ALLOWANCES FOR BUILDING EXTERIORS
Non‐Tradable area Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4
allowances are added Excerpt from
0.1 W/ft² for
0.15 W/ft² for 0.2 W/ft² for
each each
to the base site Table each illuminated illuminated wall illuminated wall
505.6.2 (2) wall or surface or or surface or or surface or
allowance only for Building Facades No allowance 2.5 W/linear foot 3.75 W/linear 5.0 W/linear
for each foot for each foot for each
relevant surfaces as illuminated wall illuminated wall illuminated wall
or surface length or surface or surface
listed in the table. length length
► Building Facades Nontradable Surfaces 270 W per 270 W per
270 W per 270 W per
► ATM (Lighting power density
Automated teller
machines and
location plus 90 location plus 90
location plus 90 location plus 90
W per W per
calculations for following W per additional W per additional
► Gatehouse entries applications can be used only
night depositories
ATM per location ATM per location
additional ATM additional ATM
per location per location
► Emergency services for the specific application
and cannot be traded Entrances and
loading areas between surfaces or with gatehouse 0.75 W/ft² of 0.75 W/ft² of 0.75 W/ft² of 0.75 W/ft² of
other exterior lighting. The
► Drive‐up windows following allowances are in
inspection
stations at
covered and covered and covered and covered and
uncovered area uncovered area uncovered area uncovered area
► 24‐hour retail parking addition to any allowance guarded facilities
otherwise permitted in the
"Tradable Surfaces" section of Loading areas for
Include calculation this table" law enforcement,
Non‐tradable surfaces encompass very
fire, ambulance
0.5 W/ft² of
covered and
0.5 W/ft² of
covered and
0.5 W/ft² of
covered and
0.5 W/ft² of
covered and
information for non‐ and other
specific area types, many of which
emergency
uncovered area uncovered area uncovered area uncovered area
tradable areas in the potentially have high energy use. The Code
service vehicles
Tabular analysis, takes a “use it or lose it” approach –
Drive‐up
windows/doors
400 W per drive‐ 400 W per drive‐
through through
400 W per 400 W per
drive‐through drive‐through
COMcheck, and/or allowances for non‐tradable surfaces are
Energy Model. only applicable if the project contains that
Parking near 24‐
hour retail
800 W per main 800 W per main 800 W per main 800 W per main
entry entry entry entry
type of lighting.
entrances
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Tradable and Non‐Tradable Example
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? How are tradable and non‐tradable areas incorporated?
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Tradable and Non‐Tradable Example
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements
Example:
The designer proposes to add additional
lighting including direct illumination to light
the sidewalk in front of the building and
uplighting to illuminate the flags.
There are now (12) 70W metal halide
(MH) accent lights
There are (4) 42W compact fluorescent
indirect mounted sconces by the building
entry doors
There are (3) 100W MH accent lights
uplighting the flags
There are (3) 70W MH downlights to
illuminate the sidewalk
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Tradable and Non‐Tradable Example
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements
Example:
Note that the fixture wattage is not equal to the
The designer proposes to add additional lamp wattage, but includes the ballast for the CFL
lighting including direct illumination to light
and MH fixtures.
the sidewalk in front of the building and
uplighting to illuminate the flags.
There are now (12) 70W metal halide (MH)
accent lights. 12 x 80W = 960W
There are (4) 42W compact fluorescent
indirect mounted sconces by the building
entry doors. 4 x 48W = 192W
There are (3) 100W MH accent lights
uplighting the flags. 3 x 110 = 330W
There are (3) 70W MH downlights to
illuminate the sidewalk. 3 x 80W = 240W
Total Watts = 1722W
Project exceeds Base Site Allowance of 1300 W
Add Tradable/Non‐tradable Surface Allowances
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Tradable and Non‐Tradable Example
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements
Example:
The designer proposes to add additional Classify lighting by category (Tradable
lighting including direct illumination to light or Non‐tradable) by areas they light.
the sidewalk in front of the building and
uplighting to illuminate the flags.
There are now (12) 70W metal halide (MH)
accent lights. Building Façade Lighting
There are (4) 42W compact fluorescent
indirect mounted sconces by the building
entry doors. Building Entry
There are (3) 100W MH accent lights
uplighting the flags.
There are (3) 70W MH downlights to
illuminate the sidewalk. Walkway
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Tradable and Non‐Tradable Areas
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements
Uncovered Parking Areas
Tradable areas: Excerpt from Parking areas and
drives 0.04 W/ft² 0.06 W/ft² 0.10 W/ft² 0.13 W/ft²
Table
Sidewalk 505.6.2 (2)
Building Grounds
Walkway less than
0.7 W/linear foot 0.7 W/linear foot 0.8 W/linear foot 1.0 W/linear foot
1.0W/lin. ft. 10 feet wide
Walkways 10 feet
Building Entries wide or greater,
0.14 W/ft² 0.14 W/ft² 0.16 W/ft² 0.2 W/ft²
plaza areas special
30W/lin. ft. features areas
Stairways 0.75 W/ft² 1.0 W/ft² 1.0 W/ft² 1.0 W/ft²
Tradable Surfaces
Pedestrian
(Lighting power densities 0.15 W/ft² 0.15 W/ft² 0.2 W/ft² 0.3 W/ft²
Tunnels
for uncovered parking
areas, building grounds, Building Entrances and Exits
building entrances and 20 W/ linear foot 20 W/ linear foot 30 W/ linear foot 30 W/ linear foot
Main Entries
exits, canopies and of door width of door width of door width of door width
overhangs and outdoor 20 W/ linear foot 20 W/ linear foot 20 W/ linear foot 20 W/ linear foot
sales areas may be Other Doors
of door width of door width of door width of door width
traded.)
Entry Canopies 0.25 W/ft² 0.25 W/ft² 0.4 W/ft² 0.4 W/ft²
Sales Canopies
Free‐standing and
0.6 W/ft² 0.6 W/ft² 0.4 W/ft² 0.4 W/ft²
attatched
Outdoor Sales
Remember to identify which of these additions are
Open areas
tradable and non‐tradable areas (by category):
(including vehicle 0.25 W/ft² 0.25 W/ft² 0.5 W/ft² 0.7 W/ft²
sales lots)
façade; non‐tradable; walkway; tradable.
Street frontage
for vehicle sales
lots in addition to No allowance 10 W/linear foot 10 W/linear foot 30 W/ linear foot
"open area"
allowance
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Tradable and Non‐Tradable Areas
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements
INDIVIDUAL LIGHTING POWER ALLOWANCES FOR BUILDING EXTERIORS
Tradable areas: Excerpt from
Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4
0.15 W/ft² for 0.2 W/ft² for
Sidewalk Table
0.1 W/ft² for each each
each illuminated illuminated wall illuminated wall
505.6.2 (2) wall or surface or or surface or or surface or
1.0W/lin. ft. Building Facades No allowance 2.5 W/linear foot 3.75 W/linear 5.0 W/linear
for each foot for each foot for each
illuminated wall illuminated wall illuminated wall
Building Entries or surface length or surface
length
or surface
length
Non‐Tradable areas: and cannot be traded
between surfaces or with
other exterior lighting. The
Entrances and
gatehouse 0.75 W/ft² of 0.75 W/ft² of 0.75 W/ft² of 0.75 W/ft² of
inspection covered and covered and covered and covered and
Building Facades following allowances are in stations at
addition to any allowance guarded facilities
uncovered area uncovered area uncovered area uncovered area
otherwise permitted in the
0.2W/sq. ft. "Tradable Surfaces" section of Loading areas for
this table" law enforcement,
or fire, ambulance
and other
0.5 W/ft² of
covered and
0.5 W/ft² of
covered and
0.5 W/ft² of
covered and
0.5 W/ft² of
covered and
uncovered area uncovered area uncovered area uncovered area
5.0W/lin. ft. emergency
service vehicles
Parking near 24‐
800 W per main 800 W per main 800 W per main 800 W per main
hour retail
entry entry entry entry
entrances
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Tradable and Non‐Tradable Areas
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? How are tradable and non‐tradable areas incorporated?
Note the dimensions used for this
sample calculation.
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Tradable Example
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? Does the project meet the requirements?
Tradable areas:
Sidewalk
Allowed: 1.0W/lin. ft. x 170 lin. ft. = 170 W
Proposed: (3) 70W MH downlights
3 x 80W = 240W
Building Entries
Allowed: (30W/lin. ft. x 6 ft. ) x 2 = 360 W
Proposed: (4) 42W compact fluorescent
4 x 48W = 192W
Tradable Allowed: 170W + 360W = 530W
Tradable Proposed: 240W + 192W = 432W
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Non‐Tradable Example
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? Does the project meet all the requirements?
Non‐Tradable areas:
Building Facades
Allowed: (5.0W/lin.ft. X 36 ft.) x 4 = 720W
Proposed:(12) 70W MH accent lights
12 x 80W = 960W
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Tradable and Non‐Tradable Areas
5. Exterior Lighting Requirements ? Does the project comply with NYCECC?
Tradable areas:
Sidewalk = 170 W
Building Entries = 360 W
Non‐Tradable areas:
Building Facades = 720W
Total Exterior Power Allowance:
Base 1300W
+ Tradable (170W + 360W) 530W
+ Non‐tradable 720W
Total Power Allowance 2550W
Total Proposed Exterior Power :
Tradable (240W + 192W) 432W
+ Non‐tradable 960W
+ Base 330W
Total Proposed Power 1722W
PROJECT COMPLIES
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Building Lighting
Slides 128 to 133 6. Resources
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Summary of Lighting Progress Inspections
6. Resources
Inspection / Test Frequency
Lighting in Dwelling Units
Prior to final electrical and
Lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be visually inspected to verify compliance with
construction inspection
high‐efficacy standards.
Electrical Metering
Prior to final electrical and
The presence and operation of individual meters or other means of monitoring individual dwelling units
construction inspection
shall be verified by visual inspection of all dwelling units.
Interior Lighting Power
Prior to final electrical and
Installed lighting shall be verified for compliance with the lighting power allowance by visual inspection
construction inspection
of fixtures, lamps, ballasts and transformers
Exterior Lighting
Prior to final electrical and
Installed lighting shall be verified for compliance with source efficacy and/or the lighting power
construction inspection
allowance by visual inspection of fixtures, lamps, ballasts and relevant transformers
Lighting Controls
Each type of required controls, including manual interior lighting controls, light‐reduction controls, Prior to final electrical and
automatic shut‐off, daylight zone controls, sleeping unit controls, and exterior lighting controls, shall be construction inspection
verified by visual inspection and tested for functionality and proper operation.
Exit Signs
Prior to final electrical and
Installed exit signs shall be visually inspected to verify that the label indicates that they do not exceed
construction
maximum permitted wattage.
Tandem Wiring Prior to final electrical and
Tandem wiring shall be tested for functionality. construction
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Resources and Links
6. Resources The resources below have been referenced in this module
Resource Link
Local Law 1 of 2011 http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/ll1of2011.pdf
Local Law 48 of 2010 http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/ll48of2010.pdf
1 RCNY §5000‐01 http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/rules/1_RCNY_5000-01.pdf
1 RCNY §101‐07 http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/rules/1_RCNY_101-07.pdf
http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/building-bulletins.page
Buildings Bulletins
http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/energy-conservation-code.page
NYCECC Reference
REScheck/COMcheck http://www.energycodes.gov/compliance/tools
PlaNYC http://www.nyc.gov/html/planyc2030/html/home/home.shtml
New York City
http://www2.iccsafe.org/states/newyorkcity/
Construction Codes
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DOB Assistance
6. Resources
Questions on the NYCECC can be submitted to the DOB at:
EnergyCode@buildings.nyc.gov
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Image / Photo Credits & Copyrights
6. Resources
Company or Individual Slide Numbers
Universal Lighting Technologies 68, 69
Acuity Brand Lighting/Controls 44, 50, 52, 60, 63, 67, 753, 103
Lighting Services, Inc. 722, 74
Samantha Modell 128
1 Bottom right image
2 Upper right image
3 Left image
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Image / Photo Credits & Copyrights
6. Resources
Company or Individual Slide Numbers
Jan Moyer Designs 105
ICC 110, 112, 116, 117, 122, 123
NYC DOB Website 109, 111, 112
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