Chapter 4 Generally Applicable Development Standards Appendix 4D Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Maintained Horizontal Illuminance Recommendations

Appendix 4D

ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA) MAINTAINED HORIZONTAL ILLUMINANCE RECOMMENDATIONS

Level of Activity General Parking and Pedestrian Use Vehicle Use Only
Average Minimum Uniformity Ratio Average Minimum Uniformity Ratio
HIGH
Major League Athletic Events
Major Cultural or Civic Centers
Regional Shopping Centers
Fast Food Facilities
3.6 0.9 4:1 2.0 0.67 3:1
MEDIUM
Community Shopping Centers
Cultural, Civic, or Recreational Events
Office Parks
Hospital Parking
Transportation Parking (airports, etc.)
Residential Complex Parking
2.4 0.6 4:1 1.0 0.33 3:1
LOW
Neighborhood Shopping
Industrial Employee Parking
Education Facility Parking
Church Parking
0.8 0.2 4:1 0.5 0.13 4:1