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7.8003.13 Ballast Replacement

Topic:

Plug Load

Subtopic:

Lighting

Desired Outcome:

Energy used for lighting reduced

For supporting material, see Referenced Standards.

Multifamily Homes

	Title	Specification(s)	Objective(s)
	7.8003.13a Assessment	Lighting strategy will be provided by lighting professional Assessment will identify magnetic ballast location If the ballast is known to contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), does not have "No PCBs" on the ballast, or if the manufacturer cannot determine if the ballast contains PCBs, assume the ballast contains PCBs and dispose of ballast in an EPA EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov -approved facility Work order will be evaluated against site circumstances	Determine and ensure appropriate device and location
	7.8003.13b Selection	Ballasts will be compatible with new or existing fixture Ballasts will meet the appropriate nationally recognized product standards ( ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org C82.1, ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org C82.4, UL UL Underwriters Laboratories 924, UL UL Underwriters Laboratories 1029, NEMA) Pulse start, high-efficiency electronic ballast will be used Ballast factor will be a minimum of 0.85	Reduce energy use Ensure device functions appropriately Ensure product safety
	7.8003.13c Installation	Fixture will be de-energized before work begins Worker will follow appropriate lockout procedures in accordance with OSHA OSHA U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, www.osha.gov 1910 Subpart S and ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org 70E Ballasts will be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications If fixture is broken, worker will refer to Fixture Replacement Standard Work Specifications, Section 7.8003.14. Lens and reflector will be cleaned	Ensure worker safety Ensure occupant safety Ensure continued savings Optimize fixture performance
	7.8003.13d Commissioning	Fixture will be tested to meet IESNA light levels for certain tasks Fixture will not impact required egress lighting, as required by ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org 101	Meet target light levels Ensure occupant satisfaction Ensure occupant safety
	7.8003.13e Decommissioning	Ballast manufacture date will be determined, if possible If the ballast is known to contain PCBs, does not have "No PCBs" on the ballast, or if the manufacturer cannot determine if the ballast contains PCBs, assume the ballast contains PCBs and dispose of ballast in an EPA EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov -approved facility Ballasts manufactured in 1979 and after will be disposed of in accordance with local ordinances or manufacturer specifications Disposal manifests will be filed and available to building representatives	Protect the environment Prevent the reuse of inefficient components
	7.8003.13f Staff education	Building operations staff will be provided with warranty information, product specification, and installer contact information	Educate building operations staff about operation and maintenance of equipment Ensure continued savings