UFC 3-530-01
22 August 2006
MAINTENANCE FACILITIES
Vehicle Storage / Repair Areas
Introduce and control daylight.
Integrate with electric lighting
controls to reduce energy use.
A
Pendant mounted direct /
indirect luminaire reduces direct
A
glare.
Luminaire spacing provides
uniform illuminance on task
plane.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
LUMINAIRE
LAMP
CONTROLS
Pendant mounted linear
4' linear fluorescent T8 or T5HO
Integrate controls with
A
fluorescent direct / indirect
lamps, 4100K color temperature, 75
available daylight.
luminaire.
CRI+
Surface mounted low bay
Induction lamp
Control with occupancy and
A
luminaire
daylight sensors.
ALT
Moveable task lighting
Compact fluorescent lamps.
Manual on/off
B
CRITICAL DESIGN ISSUES:
Direct Glare: Direct glare is not only an annoyance when experienced for a
short period of time, but can also cause fatigue when working for an
extended period. Because the luminaires are located relatively high above
the task plane, direct glare will most likely be avoided. Fluorescent lamps
also distribute brightness over a large area, also reducing glare from the
luminaire.
Flicker (and Strobe): This strobe effect is critical when working with high-
speed machinery. If the garage will be used as a shop with any kind of
rotating tool, high quality electronic ballasts need to be specified to avoid a
flicker effect.
Light Distribution on Surfaces: With a small indirect component from the
luminaires, the ceiling will have some surface brightness that reduces
contrast and improves visual comfort in the space.
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