Chapter 5.       Nonresidential Indoor Lighting (2016)

5.1.1 Significant Changes in the 2016 Standards

 

•      Reductions to some Lighting Power Density (LPD) values in Tables 140.6-B and 140.6-C.

•      Reduction to LPD values in Table 140.6-G for applying specific Illuminating Energy Society of North America (IES) design criteria with the Tailored Method.

•      New requirements for partial-ON occupancy controls in some spaces including private offices, conference rooms, multipurpose rooms, and classrooms. 

•      Removal of three Power Adjustment Factors (PAFs):

o  Partial-ON Occupant Sensing Control

o  Manual Dimming and Multi-scene Programmable Dimming for Hotels/motels, Restaurants, Auditoriums, and Theaters

o  Combined Manual Dimming plus Partial-ON Occupant Sensing Control

•      ‘Addition of two new Power Adjustment Factors (PAFs):

o  Institutional Tuning

o  Daylight Dimming plus OFF Control