Transcription of FOOTCANDLE LIGHT GUIDE - Lighting Design Lab
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FO OT C ANDLE LIGHT GuideFOOTCANDLE LIGHT GUIDEF ootcandles are the most common unit of measure used by Lighting professionals to calculate LIGHT levels in businesses and outdoor spaces. A FOOTCANDLE is de ned as the illuminance on a one square foot surface from a uniform source of LIGHT . The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recommends the following FOOTCANDLE levels to ensure adequate illumination and safety for occupants. Below is a guideline for common areas to assist in achieving appropriate LIGHT levels with the greatest energy-e Area & Task A ver age Maintained Footcandles (Horizontal) (FC)Range of Maintained Footcandles (Horizontal) (FC)Aver age Maintained Footcandles (V er tical) (FC)Range of Maintained Footcandles (V er tical) (FC)CommentsWAREHOUSING & STORAGEB ulky Items Large Labels105 Small Items Small Labels3015 Cold Storage2010 - 30105 - 15 Open War ehouse2010 - 30 War ehouse w/Aisles2010 - 30105 - 15 COMMERCIAL OFFICEOpen Office4030 - 50@30 Above Finished Floor (AFF)Privat e Office4030 - 50@30 AFFC onfer
FOOT CANDLE LIGHT Guide FOOTCANDLE LIGHT GUIDE ... • This guide is based on information • gathered from the IES ‘The Lighting Handbook’ 10th Edition. It is highly recommended that all lighting professionals refer to the full IES guide when specifying lighting projects.
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