Lighting: How codes and guidelines affect lighting design

1 AIA CES LU credit available. Sponsored by: Lutron

Before starting any lighting design specifications, several resources must be considered, which will be presented at this session. Engineers also should seek third-party objective sources for information on and comparison of directionality, efficacy and other properties.

Learning objectives:

• Learn which codes and standards dictate lighting design.
• Understand when and where LEDs should be specified in both new and existing nonresidential buildings. Understand when LED luminaire retrofit kits can be specified for existing buildings.
• Know what types of testing, controls and/or commissioning are required to ensure lighting meets all codes and standards.
• Gather techniques and tips on meeting codes through lighting designers’ examples.

Course Instructors:
Barrett Newell, LC, Associate IALD, Senior Associate, Lighting Design, CannonDesign, Boston
Michael Chow, PE, CEM, CxA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Metro CD Engineering LLC, Columbus, Ohio

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