In the lighting controls specification, clarify who is responsible for sensor calibration, contractor training, owner/facilities training, and commissioning/verification.
To show compliance with daylight controls for daylit areas, use a diagram or plan that demonstrates the location of sensors that are within 15 feet of daylight openings and indicates which lights are controlled by each sensor.
For spaces like hotel guest rooms—or even office spaces where the occupants may be stationary for long periods of time—you may find occupancy sensors counterproductive unless they are properly calibrated.
Picking the right sensors and putting them in the right places is the key to success. For your system to operate properly, each sensor must be able to detect motion at the entrance for non-regularly occupied spaces. Large, open offices usually need multiple sensors to detect movement throughout the space. Consult your lighting system manufacturer for appropriate sensor placement, especially for specialty occupancies.
Even if you implemented Strategy 1, daylight sensors within 15 ft of windows, you may be on your way to earning the point for this strategy, but you’re probably not all the way there. You’ll need to put more effort into creating a daylight-responsive space.
