7.8003.14 Fixture Replacement | Standard Work Specifications for Home Energy Upgrades

7.8003.14 Fixture Replacement

Topic:

Plug Load

Subtopic:

Lighting

Desired Outcome:

Energy used for lighting reduced

Note:

The authority having jurisdiction may require that a licensed professional perform certain tasks outlined in this detail.

For supporting material, see Referenced Standards.

Multifamily Homes

Title	Specification(s)	Objective(s)
7.8003.14a Assessment	Lighting strategy will be provided by lighting professional Work order will be evaluated against site circumstances	Determine and ensure appropriate device and location
7.8003.14b Selection	Hard-wired indoor fixtures will be in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / UL UL Underwriters Laboratories 1598 Plug-in indoor fixtures will be in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / UL UL Underwriters Laboratories 153 Hard-wired outdoor fixtures will be suitable for local climatic conditions and in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / UL UL Underwriters Laboratories product standards Fixture will be capable of being attached to existing wiring Fixture will carry at least a 1-year warranty Test existing emergency fixtures and repair or replace if necessary In-unit replacement fixtures will be ENERGY STAR® qualified Fixture will comply with selection criteria of SWS 7.8003.11 Lamp Replacement and SWS 7.8003.13 Ballast Replacement	Reduce energy use Ensure device functions appropriately Ensure product safety Ensure occupant safety
7.8003.14c Installation	Work will be performed by licensed electrical professional or a qualified contractor Fixture will be de-energized before work begins Appropriate lockout procedures will be followed 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 Fixture will be installed in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org 70, ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org 70E, and manufacturer specifications All penetrations will be sealed ( ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org / ICC ICC International Code Council Fire Code) Egress fixtures will be installed in accordance with applicable codes ( NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org 101) Lighting fixtures will be installed and secured as specified NECA/IESNA 500	Ensure worker safety Ensure occupant safety Preserve integrity of building envelope Envelope The separation between the interior and exterior environments of a building that includes a combination of air and thermal barrier Ensure integrity of fire barrier Ensure quality installation
7.8003.14d Commissioning	Fixtures will be tested to meet IESNA light levels for certain tasks Fixtures 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
7.8003.14e Decommissioning	Fixtures, lamps, and ballasts will be disposed of in accordance with local ordinances or manufacturer specifications 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	Protect the environment Prevent the reuse of inefficient components
7.8003.14f Safety	Broken lamps containing mercury will be cleaned in accordance with EPA EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov guidelines	Ensure worker safety Ensure occupant safety
7.8003.14g 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
7.8003.14h Occupant education	Occupants will be educated on new fixtures and benefits Occupants will be provided with lamp disposal procedure, as determined by building operations staff If lamps containing mercury are used, occupants will be provided with lamp disposal procedure in accordance with EPA EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov guidelines Education will be provided by building operations staff	Educate occupants about new fixtures and benefits Ensure continued savings Protect the environment Ensure occupant safety