Ideally, when specifying task or ambient lighting, lighting position should be adjustable and have multiple light levels. However, the credit can be satisfied with lights that simply turn on and off.

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Ideally, when specifying task or ambient lighting, lighting position should be adjustable and have multiple light levels. However, the credit can be satisfied with lights that simply turn on and off.

Examine project space allocation to evaluate whether there are any areas that present a challenge for meeting the requirements, or space programming that makes lighting controls inappropriate for the space. 

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Examine project space allocation to evaluate whether there are any areas that present a challenge for meeting the requirements, or space programming that makes lighting controls inappropriate for the space. 

For all multi-use spaces, such as classrooms and gymnasiums, adequate controls must be provided to maintain lighting levels appropriate to the programming of the space. In addition, classrooms must provide two lighting modes, one for general lighting and

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For all multi-use spaces, such as classrooms and gymnasiums, adequate controls must be provided to maintain lighting levels appropriate to the programming of the space. In addition, classrooms must provide two lighting modes, one for general lighting and one for A/V needs. 

For all multi-use spaces, such as conference rooms, adequate controls must be provided to control lighting levels appropriate to programming and space use. 

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For all multi-use spaces, such as conference rooms, adequate controls must be provided to control lighting levels appropriate to programming and space use. 

For (a minimum of) 90% of individual occupants, provide lighting that can be easily adjusted by the individual. This can include task lighting that is not hardwired, or hardwired lighting with on-off switches that control lighting at an individual worksta

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For (a minimum of) 90% of individual occupants, provide lighting that can be easily adjusted by the individual. This can include task lighting that is not hardwired, or hardwired lighting with on-off switches that control lighting at an individual workstation. Individual lighting may not be shared if it is to apply to the credit.

Together, the owner and design team should set preliminary lighting goals and incorporate them into the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) for building commissioning credits EAp1 and EAc3.  

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Together, the owner and design team should set preliminary lighting goals and incorporate them into the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) for building commissioning credits EAp1 and EAc3.  

The credit requirements are based on number of occupants for individually occupied spaces and number of spaces for multi-occupant spaces. Only 90% of total building occupants must have controls in individually occupied spaces, but each of the multi-occupa

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The credit requirements are based on number of occupants for individually occupied spaces and number of spaces for multi-occupant spaces. Only 90% of total building occupants must have controls in individually occupied spaces, but each of the multi-occupant spaces must have independent controls.

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