There is a mandatory requirement to instal a space control that will have at least one control step (between 30 and 70%) for each space. Given that this is a retail project, that is not exposed to any natural light, we feel that it is an unnecessary requirement.
The project is already separating the perimeter circuits for accent lighting, as well as general lighting, so that if any maintenance, cleaning or re-arranging activities were to happen, not all lights would be on.
Is there anyway that there could be an exception for this requirement due to the use of the space?
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Jorge Torres-Coto
Building Systems Commissioning EngineerEmpirical Engineering, LLC
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July 18, 2016 - 2:10 pm
Top lit daylight zones on your project are only required if you have skylights. If your project does not have skylights the you do not require the TOPLIGHTING controls.
If your project has skylights you have triggered "TOPLIGHTING REQUIREMENTS", this is mandatory.
For retail projects you do not have mandatory requirements for SIDE LIGHTING
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Jorge