ES8: Interior Fixtures - Automatic Controls

(1-8 points)

PURPOSE

Reduce energy consumption through efficient lighting control design, selection and installation.

CRITERIA

Follow the applicable options below for relevant space type.

Select all option(s) that apply:

100% of Intermittently Occupied Spaces: (e.g.; stairwells, hallways, restrooms, mechanical rooms and storage areas)

Option A. (2 points)

Lighting in all enclosed stairwells, corridors and hallways, shall have one or more control devices to automatically reduce lighting power by at least 50% within 15 minutes of vacancy.

Option B. (2 points)

Lighting in all restrooms, mechanical rooms and storage areas shall have vacancy/occupancy sensors (set time out at a recommended 5 min., 15 min. max).

100% of Regularly Occupied Spaces: (e.g.; offices, classrooms, multipurpose and meeting spaces)

Option C. (3 points)

Lighting in all regularly occupied spaces shall have multi-level lighting control capability to reduce lighting power load by a minimum of 50%.

Option D. (1 point)

Lighting in all regularly occupied spaces shall have vacancy sensor controls (set time out at a recommended 5 min., 15 min. max); occupancy sensors not eligible.

DEFINITIONS

Regularly Occupied Spaces - spaces that are typically in use for 4 hours or more a day on a regular basis.

Intermittently Occupied Spaces - spaces that are typically accessed at irregular intervals throughout the day.

VERIFICATION 

• Construction Documents indicate type and location of controls 
• Site Inspection by ECLC Technical Advisor