Does anyone know if there is a code requirement for minimum light levels on walk ways around and between buildings? do things like stairs and parking lots have different requirements? I have been asked to dim pole lights on our campus while holiday lighting is on. I'm not sure how much to dim them to and still meet any requirements.
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Exterior Lighting on walkways between commercial buildings
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steveray
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CT amends 1008.2, check yours...
1008.2
The means of egress from a room or space, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building served by the means of egress is occupied.[BE]EXIT DISCHARGE. That portion of a means of egress system between the termination of an exit and a public way.
The parking lot lighting on a campus is a safety feature to protect women. I had a college that was lit like an operating theater with a dozen call stations scattered about.
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Paul Sweet
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IBC 1008.2.3 requires 1 footcandle illumination along the path of travel for the exit discharge from each exit to the public way or a safe dispersal area.
Parking lot lighting isn't in the IBC, but might be covered by zoning codes or owner's requirements.
Parking lot lighting isn't in the IBC, but might be covered by zoning codes or owner's requirements.
Gregg Harris
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Take a look at ADA walkway lighting and IZC
Yankee Chronicler
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I looked in the 2010 ADAS -- there's nothing in there that calls for illumination of exterior walkways.