7.8003.5 Remove Common Area Fixtures | Standard Work Specifications for Home Energy Upgrades

7.8003.5 Remove Common Area Fixtures

Topic:

Plug Load

Subtopic:

Lighting

Desired Outcome:

Electrical use and demand 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)
7.8003.5a Assessment	Delamping strategy will be provided by lighting professional in consultation with licensed electrician Remaining fixtures will follow IESNA protocol for appropriate light levels for certain tasks	Determine relevant fixture removal Determine appropriate strategy
7.8003.5b Decommissioning	Fixtures will be removed or disconnected by a licensed electrician or qualified contractor based on the strategy provided by assessment Removal or disconnection will be in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org 70 and ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org 70E Any penetrations caused by fixture removal will be patched, sealed, and painted with equivalent material ( 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) If operational, lamps will be stored and reused if the lamps meet retrofit standards Fixtures, lamps, and ballasts will be disposed of in accordance with local ordinances or manufacturer specifications Disposal manifests will be filed and available to building representatives	Reduce energy use and demand Ensure occupant safety Ensure worker 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 Use resources efficiently Reduce operational budget costs Protect the environment
7.8003.5c Safety	Final lighting levels will be in accordance with ASHRAE ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, www.ashrae.org 90.1 or 90.2 Final egress lighting will be in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org 70 and ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org 101 or in compliance with local codes	Ensure occupant egress lighting safety has not been compromised
7.8003.5d Occupant safety	Delamping 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	Ensure occupant safety
7.8003.5e Staff education	Building operations staff will be provided with warranty information, operation manuals, and installer contact information	Educate building operations staff about operation and maintenance of equipment Ensure continued savings
7.8003.5f Occupant education	Occupants will be educated of new lighting levels and benefits Education will be provided by building operations staff	Educate occupants about new lighting levels and benefits Ensure continued savings