Lighting Controls Required-Part 1
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Lighting Control Requirements of 90.1
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New Construction
 Auto shutoff for buildings over 5,000 sq.ft
 All spaces enclosed by walls or ceiling height partitions
must have it’s own control (manual, occupancy based, etc.)
such that:
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For a space > 10,000 ft2, 1 control per 10,000 ft2
For a space <= 10,000 ft2, 1 control per 2,500 ft2
Additional controls for applications such as case lighting
Renovation
 Certain individual space control requirements must be met
if more than 50% of the luminaires are replaced.
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§9.2.1.1 Automatic Lighting Shutoff
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Buildings greater than 5,000 sq.ft
Automatically turn off lighting in all spaces
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Time schedule or
Occupancy sensing
Exception:
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Lighting intended for 24 hour operation
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Time Based Devices
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Any one schedule may not control an area
that:
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Covers more than one floor or
Covers more than 25,000 sq.ft
Override is required but limited to 4 hours
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Occupancy Sensing Devices
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Alternative to timers
Turn off the lights within 30 minutes of the
space becoming vacant
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§9.2.1.2 Space Control
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Each space enclosed by walls or ceiling
height partitions
In the space
Independent from the rest of the building
Exception:
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for reasons of safety or security, remote control is
permitted with indicator lights and clear labels
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§9.2.1.2 Space Control
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Any technology
Size limitation, a device may control:
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Up to 2,500 sq.ft in spaces no greater than
10,000 sq.ft and
Up to 10,000 sq.ft in larger spaces
Readily accessible and located so the
occupant can see the controlled lighting
Override of up to 4 hours required
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Space Control – Q&A
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Q: Can the lighting
controls for public areas
in a mall be physically
grouped and switched
from a remote location?
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Space Control – Q&A
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Q: Can the lighting
controls for public areas
in a mall be physically
grouped and switched
from a remote location?
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A: Yes, because of
security reasons. The
remote control must have
an indicator light and
must be clearly marked to
indicate which lighting it
controls.
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9.2.1.4 Additional Controls
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Required to have a control separate from the
general lighting:
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Display or accent lighting
Case lighting
Task lighting
Non-visual lighting
Demonstration or for sale lighting
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Lighting Controls Required-Part 2
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Bi-level Lighting Control
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Additional bi-level control requirement must be met for lighting
tax deduction for new construction and renovations
including 24/7 operations.
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Intent is to achieve additional energy savings through variable
levels of lighting power
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Manual or automatic controls - or combination thereof
Two or more levels of lighting power in a space (not including off)
including:
 Step level switch dimming
 Fixture or lamp switching
 Zone switching
 Dimming
 Occupancy Sensing (if not all on one sensor)
Excludes hotel and motel guest rooms, storage rooms, restrooms
and public lobbies
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