how many lumens for a kitchen?

[strippers&dykes]

Wondering where I can find about an energy code that discusses the lumens need for kitchen lighting?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Is this residential or commercial?

 

[raider1]

The energy code gives you maximum wattage per foot for allowable lighting in buildings. It does not address lumens needed for a space.

The building code does contain a minimum requirement for illumination for means of egress. IBC Section 1006.2 requires that the illumination level at the floor be not less than 1 foot-candle.

Chris

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Here is AZ website for the state energy code

 

[Dennis Alwon]

The energy code gives you maximum wattage per foot for allowable lighting in buildings. It does not address lumens needed for a space.

The building code does contain a minimum requirement for illumination for means of egress. IBC Section 1006.2 requires that the illumination level at the floor be not less than 1 foot-candle.

Chris

Isn't there a minimum illumination required in kitchens by the health dept.

 

[raider1]

Isn't there a minimum illumination required in kitchens by the health dept.

Could be, but I am not aware of one.

Chris

 

[Dennis Alwon]

NC energy conservation code was official on March 1. Here is a partial table for commercial spaces. The same table also has for the entire building

 

[raider1]

NC energy conservation code was official on March 1. Here is a partial table for commercial spaces. The same table also has for the entire building

That Table is similar to the IECC Table and gives a maximum wattage per square foot by occupancy type. The lumen per watt output is dependent on the type of lighting system employed.

Chris

 

[cadpoint]

Wondering where I can find about an energy code that discusses the lumens need for kitchen lighting?

To help suppliment and suggest another way of thinking about it, one might think of it as task lighting.

 

[strippers&dykes]

A residential kitchen.

 

[jamwhee]

The FDA Food Code http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/RetailFoodProtection/FoodCode/FoodCode2009/ucm188092.htm section 6-303.11 deals with light levels in commercial facilities.

Some areas require more than the federal standard (St. Louis county in Missouri requires 75fc).

Jason

 

[Dennis Alwon]

A residential kitchen.

You can avoid the requirements if lighting within dwelling units where 75 percent or more of the permanently installed interior light fixtures are fitted with high-efficacy lamps.