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Table 7
Lighting Standards for Federal Supply Service Distribution Facilities
INTENSITY Min.-Max.
LUMINAIRE TYPE
LIGHT SOURCE
LOCATION
Foot-Candles (lux)
MH, HPS
Direct
Active Bulk Storage (in aisles)
15 (160)
MH, HPS
Direct
Active Bulk Storage (stocking areas)
10 (110)
F, MH
Direct
Bin Storage (i)
5 (50)
F, MH, HPS
Direct
Inactive Bulk Storage
5 (50)
MH, HPS
Direct
Rack Storage
20 (215)
Mechanical Material Handling
F, MH, BPS
Direct-Louvered
Control Centers/Stations
30 (320)
F, MH, HPS
Direct-Louvered
Loading/unloading areas
20 (215)
Accumulation Conveyor Lines (unmanned)
Direct-Louvered
F, MH, HPS
10 (110)
Direct-Louvered
F, MH
Bin Packing
40-50 (430-540)
F, MH
Direct-Louvered
Parcel Post Packing
40-50 (430-540)
Direct-Louvered
F, MH
Shipping
30-40 (320-430)
Direct-Louvered
F. MH
Receiving
30-40 (320-430)
Direct-Louvered
Export Packing
30-40 (320-430)
F, MH
Flammable Liquids (2)
Direct
I, MH, HPS
15-20 (160-215)
Direct
I, MH, HPS
Truck Wells
20-25 (215-270)
Direct
I, MH, HPS
Truck Dock
25-30 (270-320)
Direct
I, MH, HPS
Rail Dock (3)
20-25 (215-270)
MH, BPS
Direct
30-40 (320-430)
Rail Dock Entrance
Direct-Industrial
F, MH
40-50 (430-540)
Equipment Maintenance
Direct-Industrial
Battery Charging Area
F, MH
25-30 (270-320)
Strip-Lights
Small Storage Rooms
F, MH
l0-15 (110-160)
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Fire Alarm Stations
I
Red-100 Watt
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Exterior Lighting (4)
MH, HPS
0.04-2.0
(0.4-20)
Key to Light Sources
MH - Metal Halide
HPS - High Pressure Sodium
I - Incandescent
F - Flourescent
General Requirements:
1.
Emergency Lighting systems shall be provided and installed so that the failure of any individual lighting
element cannot leave any space in total darkness.
2.
Foot-candle (lux) levels required are based on generally maintained intensities measured at 4 ft. (1.2 m)
above the floor in space unoccupied by stock or equipment and at ground level for exterior lighting.
3.
Other Distribution Facility areas such as offices, laboratories, snack bars, stairways, etc., are covered
in the PBS Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Handbook and/or the Illuminating Engineering Society
Lighting Handbook.
4.
All fluorescent ballasts for indoor use shall be high power factor, rapid start. automatic reset. Class P,
thermally protected type.
5.
Exterior lighting shall be controlled by skip-a-day type time switch.
Notes:
(1) Specialized lighting designed to illuminate the bins as required is to be provided by the user.
(2) Fixtures and installation shall be in accordance with the requirements of the National Fire Protection
Association and the National Electrical Code for the type of hazardous occupancy involved.
(3) Dock lights with 150-watt lamps should be provided for every 25 feet (8 m) of rail dock and for each truck
dock for illumination of rail car, truck or trailer interior.
(4) Parking lots, maneuvering areas, outride storage, and, where required, fence lighting.
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