LIGHTING

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GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

The Basis of Design (BOD) specifies performance criteria and provides sample products for your reference. These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the noted performance criteria.

• All fixtures/bulbs should be LED and Energy Star rated.

• All lenses must be acrylic; no glass.

• Kelvin temperature:

  • Unit lighting: all lighting to be 3000 Kelvin color temperature.

  • Common area lighting: all lighting to be 4000 Kelvin color temperature.

• Color Rendering Index (CRI):

  • Senior Properties: All lighting to have at least 90 CRI or better.

  • All Other Properties: All lighting to have at least 80 CRI or better.

• If replacing fixture in same location use new fixture w/ same lumens or higher to provide effective lighting.

• The project parameters (i.e. size of kitchen, integrated bathroom light and fan, etc.) should be established and architect/ engineer must confirm required light levels will be met with approved fixtures provided and required power will be provided.

• Bulbs should be available at local stores and can be affordably purchased by residents.

• Check with local utility for lighting rebates.

• Do not install exterior fixtures that shine light upwards or into residential unit windows.

• All exterior lighting should be controlled by photocell, not timers.

surface mounted ROUND

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• Use in locations with hard (non-dropped) ceiling.

• In-Unit: All rooms.

• Common Areas: Offices, Corridors, Community Rooms, and Lobbies.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

SURFACE MOUNTED - LINEAR

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• Use in locations with hard (non-dropped) ceiling.

• Units: Avoid using in units unless replacing in kind.

  • Linear lights typically are above 3000 Kelvin, and have a very blue/white color.

• Common Areas: Offices, Corridors, Community Rooms, and Lobbies.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

RECESSED CAN

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• Use in locations with hard (non-dropped) ceiling.

• In-Unit: All rooms.

• Common Areas: Offices, Corridors, Community Rooms, and Lobbies.

• Must use airtight product or sealant if installed in top floor ceiling or in ceilings between units.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

pendant

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

If pendant lighting is requested, please contact Design + Building Performance Dept. with the following information:

• Location of proposed pendant.
• If proposed pendant is replacing an existing pendant fixture.

BATH VANITY

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• In-Unit: Bathroom Vanity, above medicine cabinet or mirror.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

WALL SCONCE

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• In-Unit: Hallways.

• Common Areas: Offices, Corridors, Community Rooms, and Lobbies.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

CEILING Fans

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• Units: Living Room, Bedrooms.

• Common Areas: Offices, Corridors, Community Rooms, Lobbies.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

CLOSET LIGHTING

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• Units: Closets.

• Common Areas: Closets.

• Do not use products that protrude far off ceiling down into the closet. Such products are prone to damage while storing items in high areas of closet.  

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

DROPPED CEILING lighting

(Ceilings with grids and ceiling tiles)

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• Common Areas: Offices, Corridors, Community Rooms, Lobbies, Mechanical Rooms.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

utility lighting

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• Common Areas: Mechanical Rooms, Maintenance Shops, & Other Back-Of-House Spaces.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

EMERGENCY lighting

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• Emergency lighting to comply with local Building, Fire, & Egress codes

• The fixture must include a back-up battery within the fixture, or be powered by the building's back-up system.

• If replacing in-kind, the fixture has to be located in same location or reviewed by the Fire Department.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

LIGHTING CONTROLS

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• Common Areas: corridors, public bathrooms, offices, community rooms.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Use occupancy or daylight sensors.

• Emergency lighting cannot be controlled with daylight or occupancy sensors.

• All exterior lighting should operate on photocells, no timers.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

EXTERIOR WALL MOUNTED

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• Exterior: at unit and building entry.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

EXTERIOR CEILING MOUNTED

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• Exterior: at unit and building entries.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

EXTERIOR POLE

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• If replacing in-kind, use at least the same watt bulb.

• For new construction electrical engineer should provide lighting plan that provides the appropriate lumens for design.

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• Exterior: Parking, Site.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

EXTERIOR FLOOD LIGHTS
(wall packs)

GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIRED DETAILS:

• If replacing in-kind, use at least the same watt bulb.

APPROVED LOCATIONS:

• Exterior: typically building mounted.

SAMPLE PRODUCTS:

These sample products are NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

LIGHTING VARIANCE

Please fill out the following form to submit for a variance.