where can i find the footcandle requirements?

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I have a retail project that I am currently working on for the state of Indiana. Can anyone tell me where I can find the footcandle requirements that Indiana follows? I know about the IES handbook, but I was wondering if Indiana has there own guideline of mandatory light levels.

Any one know this answer?
 
2009 IBC 1006.2 Illumination level. The means of egress illumination level shall not be less than 1 footcandle (11 lux) at walking surface. This will refer to corridors / stairs/ halways,& ect, that are part of an egrees path
 
crankbait09 said:
I have a retail project that I am currently working on for the state of Indiana. Can anyone tell me where I can find the footcandle requirements that Indiana follows? I know about the IES handbook, but I was wondering if Indiana has there own guideline of mandatory light levels.

Any one know this answer?
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Were there any typical spaces you were looking to get recommended fc levels?
 
The CA Energy Code allows 1.6 watts a square foot. So since that's a regulated number and all the retail here seems to have enough light, that may be a number you could start with.
 
crankbait09 said:
I have a retail project that I am currently working on for the state of Indiana. Can anyone tell me where I can find the footcandle requirements that Indiana follows? I know about the IES handbook, but I was wondering if Indiana has there own guideline of mandatory light levels.

Any one know this answer?
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Interior or exterior lighting?
New construction or remodel?
If remodel, is it a change in occupancy classification?
 
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