Foot handle

[kalanjeya]

can any one guide me where i can get the details of standard foothandle index interms of occupancies.

Jeyakumar

 

[kalanjeya]

Re: Foot handle

i am sorry for all.It is foot candle.

 

[ramsy]

Re: Foot handle

There is an excellent read on this in Ch. 14 of
Richter/Hartwell. Practical Electrical Wiring 19th Ed. Minneapolis: Park Publishing, 2005.

It describes the footcandle meter, and modern FC standards for various lighting situations. Copywright prohibits reproduction, but local libraries have carried older copies for years.

 

[spsnyder]

Re: Foot handle

If you would like to know recommended lighting levels for various occupancies I would recommend the IES Lighting Handbook. I think the latest is the ninth edition. Go to their website. It's a great resource. Best of luck.

 

[ron]

Re: Foot handle

Do you need one specific recommended value? I could look it up for you in my IES Handbook.

 

[kalanjeya]

Re: Foot handle

Yes please ron

 

[ron]

Re: Foot handle

From the OP via PM:
here my general requirements,
1) Apartment basement.
2) Apartment corridor.
3) Retail shops
4) Mechanical/machines Industries.
5) Grocery mall (400'x600')
Thanks for your reply,awaiting for further reply.

My suggestions:
1) range from 2-5 footcandles maintained
2) range from 10-20 footcandles maintained
3) varies greatly depending on the application in the shop 10-100 footcandles maintained
4) range from 10-20 footcandles maintained
5) varies greatly depending on the application in the shop 10-100 footcandles maintained

 

[kalanjeya]

Re: Foot handle

Thanks ron.