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securing to while working on a high luminaire. If a lift will be used, a path of travel must
be determined that accommodates the lift equipment.
2-11.4
Equipment Life. Select lamps, ballasts, and controls that are rated or
guaranteed for long useful lives. An incandescent lamp may have a very low initial cost
but may have to be replaced several times a year, while an induction lamp or LED may
not be replaced for decades.
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Considerations for improved maintenance:
Minimize lamp types on an individual project.
Group re-lamp luminaires within individual areas.
Provide all luminaires with means of re-lamping and maintenance.
Select equipment and sources with long operating lifetimes. Refer to
Chapter 5, "Lighting Equipment Lamps", for average lamp life of various
sources.
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