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.

Individual control means that there is a switch accessible to each occupant for control over lighting levels at their individual workspace. It can be a task light in an open office scenario, a main-wall sconce in a private office, a ceiling-hung light in

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Individual control means that there is a switch accessible to each occupant for control over lighting levels at their individual workspace. It can be a task light in an open office scenario, a main-wall sconce in a private office, a ceiling-hung light in living and bedrooms, or a desk light at a reception desk. Keep in mind, though, that in order to count toward the 90% of individually controlled lighting, 90% of occupants must have a dedicated control or task light.

Although it's not required for credit compliance, providing ambient and individual controls with variable lighting levels is recommended. Also, consider how individual lighting levels could supplement ambient lighting to provide each with variable lightin

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Although it's not required for credit compliance, providing ambient and individual controls with variable lighting levels is recommended. Also, consider how individual lighting levels could supplement ambient lighting to provide each with variable lighting levels. 

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