Navigating the Codes on Lighting in NYC

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Navigating the Codes on Lighting in NYC

Brought to you by the NYC Section of the IES, the NYC Lighting Council (NYCLC) serves as an information source and champion for issues involving the use of lighting in and about the New York Cityscape. The Council provides a web-based resource for the public, and serves as a forum and reference for lighting professionals.  

The NYCLC will present a new online lighting resource on building design and construction, electrical, health, and fire codes. Learn which NYC City laws, codes, and regulations include mandates on the layout, fixture selection, lighting design, light levels, and which code books should a designer have in their library shelves when designing light in NYC.

Learning Objectives Learn which NYC agencies have codes on lighting

design Learn about a new online resource to navigate codes

on lighting Review the current and upcoming NYC energy code Learn about lighting guides and editorials published

by the NYCLC Learn how lighting designers can have an active roll

on the decision making that effect lighting design

NYC Lighting Council Committee

Chair: Randy Sabedra, RS Lighting Design Members: Anne Cheney, Cooley Monato StudioJim Conti, Jim Conti Lighting DesignDavid De Armas, Stan Deutsch AssociatesAddison Kelly, US Lighting ConsultantsAdam Kroll, Cooley Monato StudioLinda Leconte, Edison Price LightingClaire Liu, ONELUX StudioNira Wattanachote, Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting DesignSteven Zirinsky, Zirinsky Architecture

Founding Members:

C. Brooke Silber, LC, LEED, IES, Luminae LLC Wendy Kaplan, Feelux LightingMichael W. Mehl, LC LEED AP, Jaros Baum & BollesPeggy Meehan, Visa Lighting

Statement of Brand Values and Purpose&

2006-2010 Strategic Planfor

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America

Mission StatementThe IESNA seeks to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with

lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public.

Vision StatementThe IESNA will build upon a century of excellence to create the premier lighting community dedicated to promoting the art and science of quality lighting to its

members, allied professional organizations and to the public.

NYC Lighting Council

The New York City Lighting Council is an information source and champion for issues involving the use of lighting in and about the New York Cityscape. The Council

provides web-based resources for the public, and serves as a forum and reference for lighting professionals.

PURPOSE:

1. Lighting Awareness ResourceTo establish a lighting awareness hotline or online information site for the general public. To establish an online resource for all lighting related codes and energy issues for lighting and architectural professionals.To provide support and research for local politicians and community groups with regards to issues such as light pollution, light trespass, energy conservation, local lighting codes, etc,

2. Advocacy for good lighting practicesTo work with other organizations, conservancies, commissions, and advocacy groups in New York to help provide support with lighting related issues. To provide support for redevelopment and revitalization projects in and around NYC, including waterfront areas, neighborhoods, parks, public spaces, etcTo help raise awareness of good lighting practice and provide a public point of entry to other professional lighting organizations for referrals and advice

3. Preservation and ProtectionTo help preserve historic and unique neighborhoods, To help and support other preservation organizations with regards to lighting of historic structures, To help promote the development of the NYC skyline with regards to iconographic buildings and structures,To collaborate with other organizations and associations to help protect the NYC night sky from light pollution and sky glow from non-iconographic structures and relevant safety lighting.

4. Support and funding of lighting for public projectsTo assist with manpower and resources for lighting improvement projects in venues such as parks, playgrounds, schools, churches and other not-for-profit public spaces,To assist with funding for public lighting projects (including maintenance) for public spaces, bridges, and/or buildings.

Improving the Quality of LightingIn New York CityOne Lumen at a Time

Lighting311.org

The NYC Lighting Council creates Lighting 311.org Website to serve as a resource for information on NYC policies, practices and awareness with regard to lighting in NYC.

A single place to find Lighting Codes.

A SINGLE Lighting Code DOES NOT EXIST.

Codes On Lighting Design In NYCAre scattered amongst a variety of State and City

Agencies and Department’s Laws, Rules, And Regulations.

NYC Organization Chart…. highlighting city departments and

agencies with codes or policies on lighting

2014

Where to find the Codes…NY State Legislature Website: http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us

Laws of New York…..ADC NYC Administrative Codes

- Title 27 Construction Maintenance- Chapter 1 Building Code- Chapter 2 NYC Housing Maintenance Code- Chapter 5 Electrical Code

- Title 28 NYC Construction Code- Title 29 NYC Fire CodeMDW NYS Multiple Dwelling Code

Where to buy the Codes…CityStore: http://a856-citystore.nyc.gov

Available Books…..1968/2008/2014 Building Codes2011 Electrical Code2014 Energy Conservation Code2011 Fire CodeNYC Housing Maintenance CodeZoning Regulations

Department of Buildings:

2014 Building Code:- Effective 14 December 2014

Lighting Summary….Means of Egress (chapter 10)

minimum illumination requirementsInterior Environment (chapter 12)

minimum natural and artificial illumination requirements

defines location and spaces lighting is requiredEnergy Efficiency (chapter 13)

references NYC Energy Conservation CodeAppendix S

Supplementary Figures For Luminous Egress Path Markings

2014

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob

Department of Housing Preservation and Development:

Department of Buildings:

2014 NYC Energy Conservation Code:The 2014 NYC Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) applies to residential and commercial job applications filed on or after January 1, 2015. All completed job applications filed on or before December 31, 2014 can continue review under the 2011 NYCECC.

Lighting Summary….Exemptions for Existing and Historic Definitions of “Additions, Alternations, Restoration” projects (101.4.3)IC rated, or “Air Seal”, housings within thermal envelope (402.4.3)Residential Lighting Requirements (Chapter 4)Commercial Control and Lighting Requirements (Chapter C4)

Mandatory and Prescribed Control and Lighting Power Densities requirements

Keeping Up with the Energy Code:New YorkState:

New YorkCity: 2014

EXPIRES September 2016

If Item 1 or 3 do not comply…..

EXPIRES September 2016

Department of Buildings:

2011 NYC Electrical Code- based 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC)- Book resource with online interpretations

Lighting Summary….- previous landmarked change revising “NYC Approved” light

fixture requirement, as long as they are listed with a National Recognized Testing Laboratory (ie UL, ETL, CE, etc.)

- defines wiring systems and protection, wattage service densities, and fixture construction requirements

School Construction Authority:SCA Design Requirementsweb based resource: http://www.nycsca.org/

- The SCA is solely accountable for planning, real estate, and budgeting, as well as the scoping, design and construction of new schools, additions and capital improvements to existing schools.

Lighting Summary….- provides illumination and layout requirements, standard specifications, standard

details and room planning standards- compliance with the NYC Green Schools Guide ensures that the stringent

sustainability goals of NYC Local Law 86/05 are met.

School Construction Authority:

School Construction Authority:7.2 Lighting Systems:

7.2.1 Interior Lighting7.2.2 Stage and Platform Lighting7.2.3 Emergency Lighting7.2.4 Exterior Lighting7.2.5 Exterior, Site, and Security Lighting7.2.6 Athletic Field/Sports Lighting

- All LED Light Fixtures- Reference requirements: NYC Green

Schools Guide, IES Illumination Standards, and 2014 NYCECC with reduced ASHREAE Space-by-Space LPD

Department of Transportation:2013 Street Design Manual (2015 Updated Second Edition)web based resource: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/streetdesignmanual.shtmlLighting Summary: Lighting (chapter 4)- mandates light levels, by road category, based on IES Roadway

Lighting standard RP-8-14- options for both new and replacement street and pedestrian lighting

for New York City streets- BUG Ratings (IES TM-15-11)/DOT recommends fixtures with a B2-U1-

G2 BUG rating. - phasing in of LED standards

Department of City Planning:Zoning Regulationsbook and web resource:http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/zone/zonetext.shtml

Lighting Summary:- Illumination requirements by public spaces and districts- some unique light fixture and layout requirements by districts

Department of of Health and Mental Hygiene:Health Code and Rulesweb based resource: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/about/health-code.shtml

Lighting Summary…- Schools and Children's Institute illumination requirements (article 45) - this differs from SCA- Food Prep and Food Establishments illumination requirements and fixture shielding requirements

(article 81)- Bathing Establishments illumination above and below water requirements , electrical wiring and

location limitations (article 165)- “Pool Code”

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Guideline for Contentor

Check List of Information to Include

Specification Sheet

What is Needed:

• Concise Summary of Luminaire• Materials Standards• Photometric Data Appropriate to Luminaire

Type/Class• CCT and CRI Option• Dimmability Options• Available Features and Options

The NYC Lighting Council creates Lighting 311.org Website to serve as a resource for information on NYC policies, practices and awareness with regard to lighting in NYC.

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