UFC 4-721-10
31 July 2002
Conceal wiring. Exposed surface metal raceways or conduits are
not allowed.
Provide exterior lighting in parking areas, building entrances, and
walkways. Refer to Chapter 2 for more information concerning
exterior lighting. Use NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, the IES
Lighting Handbook, and NFPA 101 for lighting calculations.
Provide one exterior light fixture outside each room entrance door
for exterior entry designs.
Perform lightning protection risk assessment in accordance with
NFPA 780, Lightning Protection Code.
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Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupt. All receptacles must be
grounding type. Provide ground-fault circuit-interrupt (GFCI) protection for all
120-volt AC receptacles installed in wet areas, including kitchens, toilet and
exterior receptacles. In laundry rooms GFCI will only be provided for general use
120-volt receptacles, but not for the fixed installation equipment.
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LIGHTING. Provide fluorescent lighting that meets a minimum LER
of 65 Energy Star Rating in each Apartment, Room, or Module. All fixtures must
be carefully selected to reflect a residential style. Residential style surface-
mounted "can" fixtures with residential character are allowed, but recessed
fixtures are preferred. The designer should be cognizant of lighting for both day
and night situations. Provide lighting fixtures and lighting levels to support
residential character, to ensure safety, and to control maintenance cost and
energy use.
Bedrooms: Provide overhead adjustable level ambient lighting in
bedrooms. The use of recessed and indirect fluorescent fixtures (T-8 730 lamps
and electronic ballasts) is required. Do not rely solely on table lamps for room
lighting. Ambient light level at desk height must provide a minimum of 30 foot-
candles in each bedroom. Indirect "cove" lighting is preferred.
Use fluorescent lighting fixtures in bathrooms and kitchen areas of
living units and public, administrative, and service spaces. Use
recessed valance or under counter (task) lighting as well as
recessed florescent lighting at the ceiling overhead for in-room food
preparation areas.
Carefully consider the coordination of lighting with ceiling fans.
Consider security requirements in all lighting situations.
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