7.8003.7 Stand-Alone Timers in Outdoor and Common Areas

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)
7.8003.7a Assessment	Lighting strategy will be provided by lighting professional Safety and crime prevention will be considered as part of the strategy	Determine appropriate device, settings, and location Determine existing electrical conditions Prevent property damage Ensure occupant safety
7.8003.7b Selection	Timer will be compatible with existing wiring Timer will be in accordance with UL UL Underwriters Laboratories 917 where applicable Timer will have a minimum of 10 hours of battery backup time Timer will have a minimum of two programmable schedules	Reduce energy use Ensure device functions appropriately Ensure product safety
7.8003.7c Installation	Work will be performed by licensed electrical professional Timer 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 Timer will be positioned in a secure location	Ensure worker safety Ensure occupant safety Ensure continued savings Prevent tampering
7.8003.7d Settings	Timer will be set in accordance with the assessment Exterior fixtures will be turned off when there is sufficient day light (civil twilight) or when lighting is no longer needed at night per ASHRAE ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, www.ashrae.org 90.1 or 90.2, and tested to meet IESNA protocol for appropriate light levels for certain tasks Interior fixtures will be turned off when light is no longer needed	Reduce energy use Reduce light pollution Prevent property damage Ensure occupant safety
7.8003.7e Commissioning	Settings will be verified and tested to meet lighting design criteria	Optimize system performance Ensure occupant safety
7.8003.7f Occupant safety	Timer will not impact egress lighting, as required by ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org 101 Timer will not impact minimum light level, as required by codes or local ordinances Fixtures will be on when spaces are occupied, per ASHRAE ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, www.ashrae.org 90.1 or 90.2 or local codes, and tested to meet IESNA protocol for appropriate light levels for certain applications Appropriate override switch shall be provided	Ensure occupant safety
7.8003.7g 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
7.8003.7h Occupant education	Occupants will be educated of new lighting controls and benefits Education will be provided by building operations staff	Educate occupants about new controls and benefits Ensure continued savings