UFC 3-530-01
22 August 2006
OFFICES
Mechanical Rooms
toplighting strategies or
clerestories.
A
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Pendant mounted linear
fluorescent luminaires,
located to avoid
mechanical equipment and
minimize shadowing.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
LUMINAIRE
LAMP
CONTROLS
Pendant mounted linear fluorescent
4' linear fluorescent T8
Occupancy sensor or timer
A
industrial strip with 5%-10% uplight
lamps (or T5HO lamps for
switch.
component.
ceilings over 15') 3500K
color temperature, 75 CRI +
CRITICAL DESIGN ISSUES:
Shadows: Locate and orient luminaires to avoid shadowing of mechanical
equipment. Typically, equipment repair requires portable task lighting.
Therefore, lighting should provide clear access to systems but not
necessarily enough light to make repairs.
Target Horizontal Illuminance ( 10%): 300 lux (30 fc)
DISCUSSION:
Adequate light needs to be provided for ease of navigation through mechanical rooms.
Although mechanical rooms may not be used frequently or for long periods of time, if
the lights are left on, a significant amount of energy can be wasted before the next use
of the space. For larger spaces, consider the use of occupancy sensors. In small
spaces, a control with a timer may be appropriate. Add wire guards to luminaires where
they may be struck and damaged.
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