UFC 3-530-01
22 August 2006
PARKING FACILITIES
Parking Structures
Low brightness, shielded
luminaires prevent direct
B
glare.
B
Introduce and control
daylight and adjacent
A
luminaires on perimeter
bays.
A
Wallwashing improves
surface brightness and
contrast.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
LUMINAIRE
LAMP
CONTROLS
Surface mounted linear
4' linear fluorescent T8 or T5HO
Control with occupancy and
A
fluorescent wall washers
lamps, 3500K color temperature, 75
daylight sensors.
CRI+
Pendant/Surface mounted
Induction lamp
Control with occupancy and
B
parking garage luminaire
daylight sensors.
Pendant/Surface mounted
Metal halide
Manual on/off.
B
parking garage luminaire
ALT
CRITICAL DESIGN ISSUES:
Direct Glare: While driving a vehicle in a parking structure, the glare from
the luminaires cannot interfere with the motorist's visibility. All lighting must
limit the direct glare into the driver's eyes.
Modeling of Faces and Objects: Lighting needs to highlight pedestrians.
This can be accomplished with low glare luminaires that are located in front
of common pedestrian conflict zones such as crosswalks and circulation
corridors.
Peripheral Detection: Use white light sources to enhance peripheral
detection.
Reflected Glare: Locate luminaires over the vehicle parking areas to
minimize the potential of reflected glare in the driveways.
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