Description

• Interior Lighting Design creating well-lit environments that are both functional and welcoming. This includes using energy-efficient lighting solutions and ensuring adequate lighting in common area like lobbies, hallway, and stairwells. 
• Projects in this scope area may include repairing and/or replacing interior lighting fixtures including fluorescent tubes, HID, and LED lighting; installing new pendant, recessed, or surface-mounted fixtures, including explosion-proof fixtures, stage lighting, and theater house lights; and installing electrical lines and associated equipment. The full, detailed scope of work for this project including any additional work areas will be updated here after alignment with project stakeholders through scoping and design activities. 

Baseline

• A properly installed interior lighting shall meet requirements of all current codes and standards, such as:  
• New York City Electrical code. 
• New York City Building Code.  
• Conform to requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70.  
• Conform to requirements of NFPA 101.  
• Furnish products listed and classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as suitable for purpose specified and shown. 
• Lighting fixtures, components, and installation shall be made in accordance with the American National Standards Institute, the latest revision of the National Electrical Code, New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code, and any applicable Federal and State regulations.  
• All lighting fixtures, ballasts, transformer, and other electrical components shall be manufactured in strict accordance with the appropriate and current requirements of the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. “Standard for Safety,” and any others as they may be applicable. The Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. labels shall be affixed to all lighting fixtures 
• Provide and install New Lighting Control Panel (ASCO 641 Lighting Contactor Panel) or approved equal, NEMA 1 Enclosure with Hinged Cover and Key Lock, completely installed, terminated, grounded, labeled, and tested – including photocell, digital astronomic time clock, contactors/relays, 0- 3-hour adjustable timer and override switches. 
• Use LED-type light fixtures. Re-lamp existing with LED bulbs or replace. [COMPMOD] 
• Consider replacing wall switches with dimmers where practical. [COMPMOD] 
• Consider replacing wall switches with occupancy sensors where occupant safety is not compromised. [COMPMOD] 
• Identify opportunities to introduce new overhead lighting fixtures, wall sconces, and/or ceiling fans in developments that do not have them. [PACT] 
• Where exposed wire-mold is used to install new light fixtures, it should be designed to be visually unobtrusive. [PACT] 

Stretch

• Use LED-type light fixtures. Re-lamp existing with LED bulbs or replace. [SA]
• Provide dimmer switches in bedrooms and living rooms. [COMPMOD]
• Provide occupancy sensors in closets, storage rooms, laundry rooms where applicable. [COMPMOD]

Strategies

Promote Safety and Security of Residents & Staff

Optimize Performance, Operation & Maintenance of Buildings, Systems & Assets

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Last Updated on October 10, 2024 at 12:52 pm

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