// CODE SNIPPET
5.106.8 Light Pollution Reduction
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER
[N] [BSC-CG] Outdoor lighting systems shall be designed and installed to comply with the following:
- The minimum requirements in the California Energy Code for Lighting Zones 0-4 as defined in Chapter 10, Section 10-114 of the California Administrative Code; and
- Backlight (B) ratings as defined in IES TM-15-11 (shown in Table A-1 in Chapter 8);
- Uplight and Glare ratings as defined in California Energy Code (shown in Tables 130.2-A and 130.2-B in Chapter 8) and
- Allowable BUG ratings not exceeding those shown in Table 5.106.8 [N], or
Comply with a local ordinance lawfully enacted pursuant to Section 101.7, whichever is more stringent.
Exceptions: [N]
- Luminaires that qualify as exceptions in Section 140.7 of the California Energy Code
- Emergency lighting.
- Building facade meeting the requirements in Table 140.7-B of the California Energy Code, Part 6.
- Custom lighting features as allowed by the local enforcing agency, as permitted by Section 101.8 Alternate materials, designs and methods of construction.
Notes:
- [N] See also California Building Code, Chapter 12, Section 1205.7 for college campus lighting requirements for parking facilities and walkways.
- Refer to Chapter 8 (Compliance Forms, Worksheets and Reference Material) for IES TM-15-11 Table A1, California Energy Code Tables 130.2-A and 130.2-B.
ALLOWABLE RATING | LIGHTING ZONE LZ0 | LIGHTING ZONE LZ1 | LIGHTING ZONE LZ2 | LIGHTING ZONE LZ3 | LIGHTING ZONE LZ4 |
Maximum Allowable Backlight Rating3 (B) | |||||
Luminaire greater than 2 mounting heights (MH) from property line | N/A | No limit | No limit | No limit | No limit |
Luminaire back hemisphere is 1 — 2 MH from property line | N/A | B2 | B3 | B4 | B4 |
Luminaire back hemisphere is 0.5 — 1 MH from property line | N/A | B1 | B2 | B3 | B3 |
Luminaire back hemisphere is less than 0.5 MH from property line | N/A | B0 | B0 | B1 | B2 |
Maximum Allowable Uplight Rating (U) | |||||
For area lighting4 | N/A | U0 | U0 | U0 | U0 |
For all other outdoor lighting, including decorative luminaires | N/A | U1 | U2 | U3 | U4 |
Maximum Allowable Glare Rating5 (G) | |||||
Luminaire greater than 2 MH from property line | N/A | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 |
Luminaire front hemisphere is 1 — 2 MH from property line | N/A | G0 | G1 | G1 | G2 |
Luminaire front hemisphere is 0.5 — 1 MH from property line | N/A | G0 | G0 | G1 | G1 |
Luminaire frontback hemisphere is less than 0.5 MH from property line | N/A | G0 | G0 | G0 | G1 |
- IESNA Lighting Zones 0 and 5 are not applicable; refer to Lighting Zones as defined in the California Energy Code and Chapter 10, Part 1, Title 24 of the California Administrative Code of Regulations.
- For property lines that abut public walkways, bikeways, plazas and parking lots, the property line may be considered to be 5 feet beyond the actual property line for purpose of determining compliance with this section. For property lines that abut public roadways and public transit corridors, the property line may be considered to be the centerline of the public roadway or public transit corridor for the purpose of determining compliance with this section.
- If the nearest property line is less than or equal to two mounting heights from the back hemisphere of the luminaire distribution, the applicable reduced Backlight rating shall be met.
- General lighting luminaires in areas such as outdoor parking, sales or storage lots shall meet these reduced ratings. Decorative luminaires located in thesethis areas shall meet U-value limits for "all other outdoor lighting."
- If the nearest property line is less than or equal to two mounting heights from the front hemisphere of the luminaire distribution, the applicable reduced Glare rating shall be met.
[N] [DSA-SS] Outdoor
lighting systems shall be designed and installed to
comply with the following:
- The minimum requirements in the California Energy Code for Lighting Zones 1-4 as defined in Chapter 10 of the California Administrative Code; and
- Backlight, Uplight and Glare (BUG) ratings as defined in IES TM-15-11; and
- Allowable BUG ratings not exceeding those shown in Table 5.106.8.1, or
Exceptions: [N]
- Luminaires that qualify as exceptions in Section 140.7 of the California Energy Code.
- Emergency lighting.
- Building facade meeting the requirements in Table 140.7-B of the California Energy Code, Part 6.
- Custom lighting features as allowed by the local enforcing agency, as permitted by Section 101.8 Alternate materials, designs and methods of construction.
TABLE 5.106.8.1 [N]
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BACKLIGHT, UPLIGHT AND GLARE (BUG) RATINGS1,2
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BACKLIGHT, UPLIGHT AND GLARE (BUG) RATINGS1,2
ALLOWABLE RATING | LIGHTING ZONE 1 | LIGHTING ZONE 2 | LIGHTING ZONE 3 | LIGHTING ZONE 4 |
Maximum Allowable Backlight Rating3 | ||||
Luminaire greater than 2 mounting heights (MH) from property line | No Limit | No Limit | No Limit | No Limit |
Luminaire back hemisphere is 1 — 2 MH from property line | B2 | B3 | B4 | B4 |
Luminaire back hemisphere is 0.5 — 1 MH from property line | B1 | B2 | B3 | B3 |
Luminaire back hemisphere is less than 0.5 MH from property line | B0 | B0 | B1 | B2 |
Maximum Allowable Uplight Rating | ||||
For area lighting4 | U0 | U0 | U0 | U0 |
For all other outdoor lighting, including decorative luminaires | U1 | U2 | U3 | U4 |
Maximum Allowable Glare Rating5 | ||||
Luminaire greater than 2 MH from property line | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 |
Luminaire front hemisphere is 1 — 2 MH from property line | G0 | G1 | G1 | G2 |
Luminaire front hemisphere is 0.5 — 1 MH from property line | G0 | G0 | G1 | G1 |
Luminaire back hemisphere is less than 0.5 MH from property line | G0 | G0 | G0 | G1 |
- IESNA Lighting Zones 0 and 5 are not applicable; refer to Lighting Zones as defined in the California Energy Code and Chapter 10 of the California Administrative Code.
- For property lines that abut public walkways, bikeways, plazas and parking lots, the property line may be considered to be 5 feet beyond the actual property line for purpose of determining compliance with this section. For property lines that abut public roadways and public transit corridors, the property line may be considered to be the centerline of the public roadway or public transit corridor for the purpose of determining compliance with this section.
- If the nearest property line is less than or equal to two mounting heights from the back hemisphere of the luminaire distribution, the applicable reduced Backlight rating shall be met.
- General lighting luminaires in areas such as outdoor parking, sales or storage lots shall meet these reduced ratings. Decorative luminaires located in these areas shall meet U-value limits for "all other outdoor lighting."
- If the nearest property line is less than or equal to two mounting heights from the front hemisphere of the luminaire distribution, the applicable reduced Glare rating shall be met.
Related Code Sections
1205.6 Interior Environment, Light Pollution Reduction
[BSC-CG] See California Green Building Standards Code , Chapter 5, Division 5.1 for additional light pollution reduction requirements ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 12 Interior Environment > 1205 Lighting > 1205.6 Light Pollution Reduction
5.106.8 Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Light Pollution Reduction
[N] Outdoor lighting systems shall be designed and installed to comply with the following:
The minimum requirements in the California Energy ...
Los Angeles Green Building Code > 5 Nonresidential Mandatory Measures > 5.106 Site Development > 5.106.8 Light Pollution Reduction
5.106.8.1 Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Light Pollution Reduction
[N] [DSA-SS] Outdoor
lighting systems shall be designed and installed to
comply with the following:
The minimum requirements in the California ...
Los Angeles Green Building Code > 5 Nonresidential Mandatory Measures > 5.106 Site Development > 5.106.8 Light Pollution Reduction > 5.106.8.1 Light Pollution Reduction
A4.106.10 Residential Voluntary Measures, Light Pollution Reduction
[HR] Outdoor lighting systems shall be designed and installed to comply with the following: The minimum requirements in the California Energy ...
Los Angeles Green Building Code > A4 Residential Voluntary Measures > A4.106 Site Development > A4.106.10 Light Pollution Reduction
A4.106.10 Residential Voluntary Measures, Light Pollution Reduction
[HR] Outdoor lighting systems shall be designed and installed to comply with the following: The minimum requirements in the California Energy ...
Los Angeles Green Building Code > A4 Residential Voluntary Measures > A4.106 Site Development > A4.106.10 Light Pollution Reduction