UFC 3-530-01
22 August 2006
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
Garages
Lensed luminaires provide
high ambient light levels
while minimizing direct
A
glare. Luminaires are
located so that garage
A
door does not block light.
Additional task lighting
B
under cabinets lights
workbench.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
LUMINAIRE
LAMP
CONTROLS
Surface mounted linear
4' linear fluorescent T8 lamps,
Control with occupancy
A
fluorescent luminaire
3000K color temperature, 80 CRI+
sensors.
Surface mounted linear
4' linear fluorescent T8 lamps,
Manual on/off.
B
fluorescent tasklight
3000K color temperature, 80 CRI+
CRITICAL DESIGN ISSUES:
Direct Glare: Direct glare is not only an annoyance, but can cause fatigue
when working for an extended period. In a garage, minimize luminaire
brightness with a lens.
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
flicker effect.
Source / Task Eye Geometry: Locate ambient light sources and task
lighting to avoid the shadowing of a workbench or tool area.
Horizontal and Vertical Illuminance: Task lighting needs to adequately light
small tasks that might take place at a workbench. Additionally, provide
outlets for portable task lighting that might be used while working on a
vehicle.
Target Horizontal Illuminance ( 10%): 200 lux (20 fc)
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