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IECC 2006 Issues and IECC 2006 Issues and SolutionsSolutions

Code Overview and Issue Solving Code Overview and Issue Solving ProductsProducts

2006 IECC2006 IECCTopics for DiscussionTopics for Discussion Changes from the IECC 2000Changes from the IECC 2000

Changes from the IECC 2003Changes from the IECC 2003

How the 2006 is organizedHow the 2006 is organized

New Mandatory ProvisionsNew Mandatory Provisions

Code Adoption CycleCode Adoption Cycle

2006 IECC2006 IECCIECC Lighting Requirements Apply to:IECC Lighting Requirements Apply to: New ConstructionNew Construction Tenant Finish OutTenant Finish Out AdditionsAdditions Renovations where the connected load is Renovations where the connected load is

increasedincreased Exterior LightingExterior Lighting

2006 IECC2006 IECCLighting RequirementsLighting Requirements

2000 and 2003 IECC –2000 and 2003 IECC –

Chapter 8 Design By Acceptable Practice For Chapter 8 Design By Acceptable Practice For

Commercial BuildingsCommercial Buildings

(Chapter 5 was Residential)(Chapter 5 was Residential)

2006 IECC – 2006 IECC –

Chapter 5 Commercial Energy EfficiencyChapter 5 Commercial Energy Efficiency

(Section Numbers and structure are similar.)(Section Numbers and structure are similar.)

2006 IECC2006 IECC

2000 IECC2000 IECC 2003 IECC2003 IECC 2006 2006

IECC IECC

Chapter 8Chapter 8 Chapter 8Chapter 8 Chapter Chapter

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Section 805Section 805 Section 805Section 805 Section Section

505505

2006 IECC, Section 5052006 IECC, Section 505Section OrganizationSection Organization

505.1 General.505.1 General.

505.2 Lighting controls. 505.2 Lighting controls. (Interior and Exterior)(Interior and Exterior)

505.3 Tandem wiring.505.3 Tandem wiring.

505.4 Exit signs.505.4 Exit signs.

505.5 Interior lighting power requirements.505.5 Interior lighting power requirements.

505.6 Exterior lighting.505.6 Exterior lighting.

505.7 Electrical energy consumption. 505.7 Electrical energy consumption. (formerly in the residential chapter)(formerly in the residential chapter)

2006 IECC, Section 505.12006 IECC, Section 505.1

505.1 General (505.1 General (MandatoryMandatory))

Lighting systems controlsLighting systems controls Connection of BallastsConnection of Ballasts Maximum Lighting Power (Interior)Maximum Lighting Power (Interior) Minimum Acceptable Lighting Equipment Minimum Acceptable Lighting Equipment

(Exterior)(Exterior)

Exception: Lighting Within Dwelling UnitsException: Lighting Within Dwelling Units


Section 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONSSection 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS

Dwelling Unit.Dwelling Unit. A single unit providing A single unit providing

complete independent living facilities for complete independent living facilities for

one or more persons, including permanent one or more persons, including permanent

provisions for living, sleeping, eating, provisions for living, sleeping, eating,

cooking, and sanitation.cooking, and sanitation.

2006 IECC, Section 505.22006 IECC, Section 505.2505.2 Lighting Controls (Mandatory)505.2 Lighting Controls (Mandatory)

505.2.1 Interior lighting controls505.2.1 Interior lighting controls

Compliance is now Compliance is now mandatorymandatory..

Areas with floor-to-ceiling partitions or Areas with floor-to-ceiling partitions or

walls must have at least one manual walls must have at least one manual

control.control.

Control must be located in the area, or Control must be located in the area, or

be labeled and have status lights if be labeled and have status lights if

located outside the area.located outside the area.

2006 IECC, Section 505.22006 IECC, Section 505.2505.2.1 Interior lighting controls505.2.1 Interior lighting controls

Exceptions:Exceptions: Security or Emergency Areas that must Security or Emergency Areas that must

be continuously lit.be continuously lit.

Stairways, corridors, or other egress or Stairways, corridors, or other egress or

emergency lighting.emergency lighting.

2006 IECC, Section 505.22006 IECC, Section 505.2505.2.2 Additional controls505.2.2 Additional controls

Areas required to have manual Areas required to have manual

controls must have additional controls controls must have additional controls

per 505.2.2.1 and 505.2.2.2.per 505.2.2.1 and 505.2.2.2.

2006 IECC, Section 505.22006 IECC, Section 505.2505.2.2.1 Light reduction controls.505.2.2.1 Light reduction controls.

All areas with required manual controls All areas with required manual controls

shall allow the occupant to uniformly shall allow the occupant to uniformly

lower light levels by at least 50%.lower light levels by at least 50%.


505.2.2.1 Light reduction controls. 505.2.2.1 Light reduction controls.

(cont.)(cont.)

Methods for reducing light levels:Methods for reducing light levels:

Switching all lamps or luminaires.Switching all lamps or luminaires. Dual Switching.Dual Switching. Inboard/outboard switching.Inboard/outboard switching. Switching each luminaire or lamp.Switching each luminaire or lamp.

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505.2.2.1 Light reduction controls. 505.2.2.1 Light reduction controls.

(cont.)(cont.)

ExceptionsExceptions for Light reduction controls for Light reduction controls

1.1. Areas with occupancy sensors.Areas with occupancy sensors.

2.2. Corridors, storerooms, restrooms, Corridors, storerooms, restrooms,

public lobbies.public lobbies.

3.3. Sleeping units.Sleeping units.

4.4. Spaces with < .6 watts/FtSpaces with < .6 watts/Ft22..


Step Dimming for Lighting Step Dimming for Lighting Reduction ControlsReduction Controls

Available with RT5 and HE8Available with RT5 and HE8 Uses Line VoltageUses Line Voltage Even Illumination of the FixtureEven Illumination of the Fixture


505.2.2.2 Automatic Lighting Shutoff505.2.2.2 Automatic Lighting Shutoff

Buildings larger than 5,000 FtBuildings larger than 5,000 Ft2 2 must have must have

an automatic control devicean automatic control device

1.1. Time-of-day scheduling for areas not more Time-of-day scheduling for areas not more

than 25,000 FTthan 25,000 FT22 and one floor, or and one floor, or

2.2. Occupancy Sensor with 30 minute Occupancy Sensor with 30 minute

max delay (max delay (New for 2006New for 2006),or),or

3.3. An occupancy signal from alarm An occupancy signal from alarm

or other control systems (or other control systems (New for 2006New for 2006).).


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Technology Types: Infrared or Technology Types: Infrared or UltrasonicUltrasonic

Mounting Types: Ceiling, Wall, Switch Mounting Types: Ceiling, Wall, Switch replacementreplacement

Eliminates need for Light Reduction Eliminates need for Light Reduction Controls Controls


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505.2.2.2 Automatic lighting shutoff505.2.2.2 Automatic lighting shutoff

ExceptionsExceptions for Automatic Control for Automatic Control

DeviceDevice

(New for 2006)(New for 2006)

1.1. Sleeping Units (505.2.3)Sleeping Units (505.2.3)

2.2. Areas where patient care is directly Areas where patient care is directly

providedprovided

3.3. Where an automatic shutoff would Where an automatic shutoff would

endanger occupant safety or securityendanger occupant safety or security


505.2.2.2.1 Occupant Override (New in 505.2.2.2.1 Occupant Override (New in

2003)2003)Where time-of-day controls are required, they must Where time-of-day controls are required, they must

include an override that:include an override that:

1.1. Is readily accessibleIs readily accessible

2.2. Is located so the controlled area can be seen, Is located so the controlled area can be seen,

or area is annunciated or area is annunciated

3.3. Is manually operatedIs manually operated

4.4. Has a 2 hour maximum overrideHas a 2 hour maximum override

5.5. Serves an area Serves an area ≤ ≤ 5,000 Ft5,000 Ft22


505.2.2.2.1 Occupant Override (cont.)505.2.2.2.1 Occupant Override (cont.)

Exceptions Exceptions for malls, arcades, auditoriums, for malls, arcades, auditoriums,

single-tenant retail spaces, industrial single-tenant retail spaces, industrial

facilities, and arenas:facilities, and arenas:

1.1. Areas with captive key overrideAreas with captive key override

2.2. Area Area ≤ ≤ 20,000 Ft20,000 Ft22


505.2.2.2.2 Holiday Scheduling505.2.2.2.2 Holiday Scheduling

Required time-of-day controls must Required time-of-day controls must include an automatic Holiday Scheduling include an automatic Holiday Scheduling feature that:feature that:

Turns off loads for at least 24 hoursTurns off loads for at least 24 hours Automatically resumes normal operationAutomatically resumes normal operation


505.2.2.2.2 Holiday Scheduling (cont.)505.2.2.2.2 Holiday Scheduling (cont.)

Exception:Exception:

Retail stores and associated malls, Retail stores and associated malls, restaurants, grocery stores, places of restaurants, grocery stores, places of religious worship, and theaters.religious worship, and theaters.

IECC 2006 changed “churches” to “places of IECC 2006 changed “churches” to “places of religious worship”.religious worship”.


Section 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONSSection 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS

Sleeping Unit.Sleeping Unit. A room or space in A room or space in

which people sleep, which can also which people sleep, which can also

provide permanent provisions for living, provide permanent provisions for living,

eating, and either sanitation or kitchen eating, and either sanitation or kitchen

facilities, but not both. Such rooms and facilities, but not both. Such rooms and

spaces that are also part of a dwelling spaces that are also part of a dwelling

unit are not sleeping units.unit are not sleeping units.


505.2.3 Sleeping Unit 505.2.3 Sleeping Unit

(Formerly 805.2.2.3 Guestrooms)(Formerly 805.2.2.3 Guestrooms)

Sleeping units in hotels, motels, boarding Sleeping units in hotels, motels, boarding houses, or similar buildings must have a houses, or similar buildings must have a master switch at the main entry, to control master switch at the main entry, to control all permanently wired luminaires and all permanently wired luminaires and switched receptacles.switched receptacles.

Exception: Bathrooms Exception: Bathrooms


505.2.3 Sleeping Unit (cont)505.2.3 Sleeping Unit (cont)

Suites must have a master switch at the Suites must have a master switch at the entry to each room or at the primary entry to each room or at the primary entry.entry.

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Sleeping Unit Suite

2006 IECC, Section 505.22006 IECC, Section 505.2505.2.4 Exterior Lighting Controls 505.2.4 Exterior Lighting Controls

(Revised for 2006)(Revised for 2006)

All exterior lighting must have All exterior lighting must have automatic controls automatic controls capablecapable of of turning off exterior lighting when:turning off exterior lighting when:

Sufficient daylight is available, orSufficient daylight is available, or Lighting is not required during Lighting is not required during

nighttime hoursnighttime hours


(cont.)(cont.)

Lighting Lighting not designatednot designated for dusk-to- for dusk-to-dawn operation must be on an dawn operation must be on an astronomical time clock.astronomical time clock.

Lighting Lighting designateddesignated for for

dusk-to-dawn operation dusk-to-dawn operation

must be on an astronomical must be on an astronomical

time clock time clock or photocell.or photocell.


(cont.)(cont.)

Astronomical time clocks must have a Astronomical time clocks must have a minimum 10 hour battery backupminimum 10 hour battery backup

Exceptions:Exceptions:

Covered vehicle entrances, exits from Covered vehicle entrances, exits from buildings, or parking structures where buildings, or parking structures where required for safety, security, or eye required for safety, security, or eye adaptation.adaptation.


505.2.4 Exterior Lighting Controls (cont.)505.2.4 Exterior Lighting Controls (cont.)

Proposed Local Amendment:Proposed Local Amendment:

All exterior lighting must have automatic All exterior lighting must have automatic controls controls capable of turning offcapable of turning off exterior lighting exterior lighting

would change towould change to

Lighting for all exterior applications shall have Lighting for all exterior applications shall have automatic controls automatic controls that shall turn offthat shall turn off exterior exterior lightinglighting

2006 IECC, Section 505.22006 IECC, Section 505.2505.2.4 Exterior Lighting Controls (cont.)505.2.4 Exterior Lighting Controls (cont.)


Lighting Lighting not designatednot designated for dusk-to-dawn for dusk-to-dawn operation shall be controlled by an operation shall be controlled by an astronomical time clock.astronomical time clock.


Lighting Lighting not required and designednot required and designed for for dusk-to-dawn operation shall be dusk-to-dawn operation shall be controlled by an astronomical time clock.controlled by an astronomical time clock.

2006 IECC, Section 505.22006 IECC, Section 505.2505.2.4 Exterior Lighting Controls (cont.)505.2.4 Exterior Lighting Controls (cont.)


Lighting designated for dusk-to-dawn Lighting designated for dusk-to-dawn operation must be controlled by an operation must be controlled by an astronomical time switch astronomical time switch or photosensoror photosensor..


Lighting designated for dusk-to-dawn Lighting designated for dusk-to-dawn operation must be controlled by an operation must be controlled by an astronomical time switch astronomical time switch or in series with or in series with a photosensora photosensor..

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skylight, and outdoor)skylight, and outdoor)

2006 IECC, Section 505.32006 IECC, Section 505.3505.3 Tandem Wiring (Mandatory)505.3 Tandem Wiring (Mandatory)

Luminaires must be tandem wired if located in Luminaires must be tandem wired if located in

the same area, odd number lamp configuration the same area, odd number lamp configuration

and:and:

1.1. They are recessed mounted and the layout is They are recessed mounted and the layout is

within 10 Ft on center, orwithin 10 Ft on center, or

2.2. They are pendant or surface mounted within 1 Ft They are pendant or surface mounted within 1 Ft

edge to edge of each other.edge to edge of each other.

2006 IECC, Section 505.32006 IECC, Section 505.3505.3 Tandem Wiring (cont.)505.3 Tandem Wiring (cont.)

Exceptions:Exceptions: 1.1. Electronic high frequency ballastElectronic high frequency ballast

2.2. Emergency circuitsEmergency circuits

3.3. Where no pair is availableWhere no pair is available

2006 IECC, Section 505.42006 IECC, Section 505.4505.4 Exit Signs (Mandatory)505.4 Exit Signs (Mandatory)

Internally illuminated

exit signs may not be

more that 5 watts/side.

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505.5 Interior Lighting Power 505.5 Interior Lighting Power Requirements (Prescriptive) Requirements (Prescriptive)

The total connected interior lighting load The total connected interior lighting load must be calculated in accordance with must be calculated in accordance with 505.5.1, and not greater than the 505.5.1, and not greater than the allowance calculated in 505.5.2.allowance calculated in 505.5.2.

(Major Revisions for 2006)(Major Revisions for 2006)

2006 IECC, Section 505.52006 IECC, Section 505.5505.5.1 Total Connected Interior Lighting 505.5.1 Total Connected Interior Lighting

PowerPower

The total interior connected lighting load The total interior connected lighting load cannot exceed the sum of all interior cannot exceed the sum of all interior lighting equipment as determined in lighting equipment as determined in Sections 505.5.1.1, 505.5.1.2, 505.5.1.3, Sections 505.5.1.1, 505.5.1.2, 505.5.1.3, and 505.5.1.4. and 505.5.1.4.


PowerPower(cont.)(cont.)

Exceptions:Exceptions: Equipment not included in the Equipment not included in the calculation of total connected interior calculation of total connected interior lighting:lighting:

Special medical, dental, and research lightingSpecial medical, dental, and research lighting

Professional sports arena and playing field lightingProfessional sports arena and playing field lighting

Display lighting for galleries, museums, and Display lighting for galleries, museums, and monumentsmonuments


PowerPower

(cont.)(cont.)Exceptions:Exceptions:

Sleeping unitsSleeping units

Emergency lighting normally off during normal Emergency lighting normally off during normal building operation (like bug eyes)building operation (like bug eyes)

2006 IECC, Section 505.52006 IECC, Section 505.5505.5.1.1 Screw Lamp Holders505.5.1.1 Screw Lamp Holders

The wattage shall be the maximum The wattage shall be the maximum labeled wattage of the luminaire.labeled wattage of the luminaire.

2006 IECC, Section 505.52006 IECC, Section 505.5505.5.1.2 Low-voltage Lighting 505.5.1.2 Low-voltage Lighting

The wattage shall be the specified The wattage shall be the specified wattage of the transformer supplying the wattage of the transformer supplying the system.system.

2006 IECC, Section 505.52006 IECC, Section 505.5505.5.1.3 Other Luminaires 505.5.1.3 Other Luminaires

The wattage of all other luminaires shall The wattage of all other luminaires shall be based on manufacturer’s data or other be based on manufacturer’s data or other approved sourcesapproved sources

2006 IECC, Section 505.52006 IECC, Section 505.5505.5.1.4 Line-voltage Lighting Track 505.5.1.4 Line-voltage Lighting Track

and Plug-in Busway and Plug-in Busway

The greater of the luminaire wattage in The greater of the luminaire wattage in accordance with 505.5.1.1, 505.5.1.2, accordance with 505.5.1.1, 505.5.1.2, or 505.5.1.3, or or 505.5.1.3, or

30 watts per linear foot.30 watts per linear foot.

2006 IECC, Section 505.52006 IECC, Section 505.5505.5.2 Interior Lighting Power 505.5.2 Interior Lighting Power (Revised for 2006)(Revised for 2006)

The total interior lighting power is the The total interior lighting power is the sum of all interior lighting powers for all sum of all interior lighting powers for all of the areas in the building covered by of the areas in the building covered by the permit. the permit.

The interior lighting power is the floor The interior lighting power is the floor area for each building area times the area for each building area times the value listed in Table 505.5.2.value listed in Table 505.5.2.

2006 IECC, Section 505.52006 IECC, Section 505.5505.5.2 Interior Lighting Power (cont.)505.5.2 Interior Lighting Power (cont.)

Areas are contiguous spaces in a single Areas are contiguous spaces in a single building as listed in Table 505.5.2.building as listed in Table 505.5.2.

Each building area type shall be treated Each building area type shall be treated as a separate building area.as a separate building area.

NOTE:NOTE: The entire building method has been The entire building method has been deleted for 2006.deleted for 2006.

2006 IECC, Section 505.52006 IECC, Section 505.5TABLE 505.5.2TABLE 505.5.2

INTERIOR LIGHT POWER ALLOWANCESINTERIOR LIGHT POWER ALLOWANCES

Building Area Type *Building Area Type * (Wft(Wft22)) Building Area Type *Building Area Type * (Wft(Wft22))

Automotive FacilityAutomotive Facility 0.90.9 Multi - FamilyMulti - Family 0.70.7

Convention CenterConvention Center 1.21.2 MuseumMuseum 1.11.1

Court HouseCourt House 1.21.2 OfficeOffice 1.01.0

Dining: Bar Lounge/LeisureDining: Bar Lounge/Leisure 1.31.3 Parking GarageParking Garage 0.30.3

Dining: Cafeteria/Fast FoodDining: Cafeteria/Fast Food 1.41.4 PenitentiaryPenitentiary 1.01.0

Dining: FamilyDining: Family 1.61.6 Performing Arts TheaterPerforming Arts Theater 1.61.6

DormitoryDormitory 1.01.0 Police/Fire StationPolice/Fire Station 1.01.0

Exercise CenterExercise Center 1.01.0 Post OfficePost Office 1.11.1

GymnasiumGymnasium 1.11.1 Religious BuildingReligious Building 1.31.3

Healthcare-ClinicHealthcare-Clinic 1.01.0 RetailRetail 1.51.5

HospitalHospital 1.21.2 School/UniversitySchool/University 1.21.2

HotelHotel 1.01.0 Sports ArenaSports Arena 1.11.1

LibraryLibrary 1.31.3 Town HallTown Hall 1.11.1

Manufacturing FacilityManufacturing Facility 1.31.3 TransportationTransportation 1.01.0

MotelMotel 1.01.0 WarehouseWarehouse 0.80.8

Motion Picture TheaterMotion Picture Theater 1.21.2 WorkshopWorkshop 1.41.4

Office Lighting 1.0 Watt/ftOffice Lighting 1.0 Watt/ft22

RT5 example: 59 foot candles @ .86 W/ftRT5 example: 59 foot candles @ .86 W/ft22


HE8 High Effciency 2 Lamp T-8HE8 High Effciency 2 Lamp T-8 Preliminary Information:Preliminary Information:

HE8 premium 55 wattsHE8 premium 55 watts

HE8 standard 66 wattsHE8 standard 66 watts


57 Watt CF example: 27 foot candles @ 1.04 W/ft57 Watt CF example: 27 foot candles @ 1.04 W/ft22

2006 IECC, Section 505.52006 IECC, Section 505.5Table 505.5.2Table 505.5.2

a.a. If a general area type and a specific area If a general area type and a specific area type are both listed, the more specific type are both listed, the more specific area type applies.area type applies.

b.b. For separately switched and circuited For separately switched and circuited merchandise lighting, the lesser of the merchandise lighting, the lesser of the actual wattage, or 1.6 watts/Ftactual wattage, or 1.6 watts/Ft22 times the times the display area applies.display area applies.

Can’t exceed 50% of the floor areaCan’t exceed 50% of the floor area

3.9 watts/Ft3.9 watts/Ft22 for the case or shelf area may be for the case or shelf area may be added for displaying jewelry, china, or silver. added for displaying jewelry, china, or silver.


505.6 Exterior Lighting (Mandatory) 505.6 Exterior Lighting (Mandatory)

When power for the exterior lighting is When power for the exterior lighting is supplied by the building’s electric supplied by the building’s electric service, all exterior lighting must comply service, all exterior lighting must comply with Sections 505.6.1 and 505.6.2.with Sections 505.6.1 and 505.6.2.


505.6 Exterior Lighting (cont.) 505.6 Exterior Lighting (cont.)

Exceptions:Exceptions:

Low voltage landscape lighting,Low voltage landscape lighting,

Where approved because of historical, Where approved because of historical, safety, signage or emergency safety, signage or emergency considerations.considerations.

2006 IECC, Section 505.62006 IECC, Section 505.6505.6.1 Exterior Building Grounds 505.6.1 Exterior Building Grounds

LightingLighting(New for 2006)(New for 2006)

All exterior grounds luminaires greater All exterior grounds luminaires greater than 100 watts shall have a minimum than 100 watts shall have a minimum lamp efficacy of 60 lumens/watt.lamp efficacy of 60 lumens/watt.

Exceptions:Exceptions: Luminaire is controlled by a motion sensor, orLuminaire is controlled by a motion sensor, or

Exempted by the exceptions in 505.6.2Exempted by the exceptions in 505.6.2

2006 IECC, Section 505.62006 IECC, Section 505.6505.6.2 Exterior Building Lighting Power505.6.2 Exterior Building Lighting Power

(New for 2006)(New for 2006)

The total exterior lighting power allowance The total exterior lighting power allowance is the sum of the power densities permitted is the sum of the power densities permitted in Table 505.6.2 for the applications, plus in Table 505.6.2 for the applications, plus an additional unrestricted 5%.an additional unrestricted 5%.

Tradeoffs are allowed only among exterior Tradeoffs are allowed only among exterior lighting applications in the Tradable lighting applications in the Tradable Surfaces Section of Table 505.6.2. Surfaces Section of Table 505.6.2.

2006 IECC, Section 505.62006 IECC, Section 505.6TABLE 505.6.2TABLE 505.6.2

LIGHTING POWER DENSITIES FOR BUILDING EXTERIORSLIGHTING POWER DENSITIES FOR BUILDING EXTERIORS

Tradable SurfacesTradable Surfaces (Lighting Power Densities for uncovered parking areas, building grounds, building entrances and exits, (Lighting Power Densities for uncovered parking areas, building grounds, building entrances and exits, canopies andcanopies and

overhangs, and outdoor sales areas may be traded.)overhangs, and outdoor sales areas may be traded.)

APPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONS LIGHT POWER DENSITIESLIGHT POWER DENSITIES

Uncovered Parking AreasUncovered Parking Areas

Parking Lots and DrivesParking Lots and Drives 0.15 W/ft0.15 W/ft22

Building GroundsBuilding Grounds

Walkways less than 10 feet wideWalkways less than 10 feet wide 1.0 watts/linear foot1.0 watts/linear foot

Walkways10 feet wide or greater, plaza area and special feature areasWalkways10 feet wide or greater, plaza area and special feature areas 0.2 W/ft0.2 W/ft22

StairwaysStairways 1.0 W/ft1.0 W/ft22

Building Entrances and ExitsBuilding Entrances and Exits

Main entriesMain entries 30 watts/linear foot of door width30 watts/linear foot of door width

Other doorsOther doors 20 watts/linear foot of door width20 watts/linear foot of door width

Canopies and OverhangsCanopies and Overhangs

Canopies (Free standing & attached and overhangs)Canopies (Free standing & attached and overhangs) 1.25 w/ft1.25 w/ft22

Outdoor SalesOutdoor Sales

Open areas (include vehicle sales lots)Open areas (include vehicle sales lots) 0.5 w/ft0.5 w/ft22

Street frontage for vehicle sales lots in addition to "open area" allowancesStreet frontage for vehicle sales lots in addition to "open area" allowances 20 watts/linear foot of door width20 watts/linear foot of door width


TABLE 505.6.2 ContinuedTABLE 505.6.2 Continued

LIGHTING POWER DENSITIES FOR BUILDING EXTERIORSLIGHTING POWER DENSITIES FOR BUILDING EXTERIORS

Nontradable SurfacesNontradable Surfaces (Lighting Power Density calculations for the following applications can be used only for specific (Lighting Power Density calculations for the following applications can be used only for specific applicationapplication

and cannot be traded between surfaces or with other exterior lighting. The following allowances are in addition to any and cannot be traded between surfaces or with other exterior lighting. The following allowances are in addition to any allowanceallowance

otherwise permitted in the Tradable Surfaces section of this table.)otherwise permitted in the Tradable Surfaces section of this table.)

APPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONS LIGHT POWER DENSITIESLIGHT POWER DENSITIES

Building facadesBuilding facades 0.2 W/ft0.2 W/ft22 for each illuminated wall or surface or 5.0 for each illuminated wall or surface or 5.0

Watts/linear foot for each illuminated wall surfaceWatts/linear foot for each illuminated wall surface

Automated teller machines and night depositoriesAutomated teller machines and night depositories 270 watts per location plus 90 watts per additional ATM270 watts per location plus 90 watts per additional ATM

per locationper location

Entrances and gatehouse inspection stations at guarded facilitiesEntrances and gatehouse inspection stations at guarded facilities 1.25 w/ft1.25 w/ft22 of uncover area (cover areas are included of uncover area (cover areas are included

in the Canopies and Overhangs section of Tradable in the Canopies and Overhangs section of Tradable

Surfaces)Surfaces)

Loading areas for law enforcement, fire, ambulance and other Loading areas for law enforcement, fire, ambulance and other emergencyemergency

0.5 W/ft0.5 W/ft22 of uncovered area (covered area are included of uncovered area (covered area are included inin

the Canopies and Overhangs section of Tradable the Canopies and Overhangs section of Tradable

Surfaces)Surfaces)

Drive-up windows at fast food restaurantsDrive-up windows at fast food restaurants 400 watts per drive-through400 watts per drive-through

Parking near 24- hour retail entrancesParking near 24- hour retail entrances 800 watts per main entry800 watts per main entry

2006 IECC, Section 505.62006 IECC, Section 505.6505.6.2 Exterior Building Lighting Power 505.6.2 Exterior Building Lighting Power (cont.)(cont.)

Exceptions:Exceptions: Applications are exempt when Applications are exempt when equipped with a control device independent equipped with a control device independent of the control of the nonexempt lighting:of the control of the nonexempt lighting:

1.1. Transportation lighting – signal, directional, and Transportation lighting – signal, directional, and marker lighting.marker lighting.

2.2. Signage lighting – advertising or directionalSignage lighting – advertising or directional

3.3. Integral lighting installed by manufacturers on Integral lighting installed by manufacturers on equipment or instrumentationequipment or instrumentation

2006 IECC, Section 505.62006 IECC, Section 505.6505.6.2 Exterior Building Lighting 505.6.2 Exterior Building Lighting

Power Power (cont.)(cont.)

Exceptions:Exceptions: continued continued

4.4. Theatrical lighting including performance, Theatrical lighting including performance, stage, film production, and video productionstage, film production, and video production

5.5. Athletic play areasAthletic play areas

6.6. Temporary LightingTemporary Lighting

2006 IECC, Section 505.62006 IECC, Section 505.6505.6.2 Exterior Building Lighting 505.6.2 Exterior Building Lighting

Power Power (cont.)(cont.)

Exceptions:Exceptions: continued continued

7.7. Industrial production, material handling, Industrial production, material handling, transportation sites, and storage areastransportation sites, and storage areas

8.8. Theme and amusement parksTheme and amusement parks

9.9. Highlighting for public monuments and Highlighting for public monuments and registered historic structures or registered historic structures or buildings.buildings.

2006 IECC, Section 505.72006 IECC, Section 505.7505.7 Electrical Energy Consumption505.7 Electrical Energy Consumption

(Mandatory)(Mandatory)

Buildings with individual dwelling Buildings with individual dwelling units must be metered separately. units must be metered separately.

This was in the 2000 and 2003 residential This was in the 2000 and 2003 residential section.section.

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