N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-8.13
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024
Section 19:4-8.13 - Lighting(a) Adequate site illumination for uncovered areas shall be provided in accordance with the following:1. Uncovered areas shall be adequately illuminated during non-daylight hours. Adequate illumination shall be provided for all vehicular use areas and pedestrian areas.2. Illumination levels in these areas shall maintain an average-to-minimum uniformity ratio not exceeding 4:1.3. Evenly distributed, minimum illumination levels shall be maintained throughout the uncovered areas during non-daylight hours as per Table 8-4 below. | Table 8-4 |
| Site Illumination Requirements for Uncovered Areas |
| Minimum |
|---|
| Use | Footcandle Level |
|---|
| Parking Lots | 1.0 |
| Loading, Unloading and Material | 4.0 |
| Handling Areas |
| Driveway Entrances and Exits | 2.0 |
| Pedestrian Walkway Areas | 0.5 |
4. Site illumination for environmental conservation areas shall be limited to that which is minimally required to serve the needs of employees, users, and visitors of these areas, as determined by the NJMC.5. The maximum average illumination level for fuel service stations, including areas under canopies, shall be 20 footcandles.6. Site illumination design shall comply with the following:i. All light sources shall be shielded and positioned to prevent glare from becoming a hazard or a nuisance, or having a negative impact on site users, adjacent properties, or the traveling public.ii. All light sources with illumination levels greater than one foot-candle shall be arranged to reflect away from adjacent properties.iii. The number and spacing of required light pole standards in a parking lot shall be determined based on the type of fixture, height of pole, number of fixtures on the pole, and desired lighting level.iv. Poles shall be made of rustproof metal, cast iron, fiberglass, finished wood or similar structural material.v. Pole heights shall be measured from the ground surface at the base of the pole to the top of the pole. The height of poles mounted on pedestals shall include the height of the pedestal.vi. Light sources mounted on a pole shall not exceed the height of the pole.vii. Poles dedicated to lighting pedestrian areas shall not be greater than 15 feet in height and shall utilize underground wiring.viii. Poles in all other areas shall not exceed 25 feet in height, and shall utilize underground wiring.ix. Poles greater than 25 feet in height, but not exceeding 40 feet, and utilizing overhead wiring, may be permitted under specific written request of, and authorization by, the NJMC due to specific site or use-related, technical reasons.x. Poles shall be located so as not to interfere with site circulation and shall be coordinated with stall and aisle layouts in vehicular use areas. Where practical, poles shall be located near the end of parking rows or around the perimeter of the lot. When located at parking stall boundaries, poles shall be located as to minimize vehicle damage, and shall be mounted on concrete pedestals. Where raised medians or islands are used to separate adjacent stalls, poles shall be placed in these areas unless pedestrian circulation will be adversely effected.xi. Light sources mounted on a building facade shall not exceed 25 feet in height, or the height of the structure, whichever is less.(b) Adequate site illumination for covered parking and loading areas shall be provided in accordance with the following: 1. Covered parking and loading areas shall be adequately illuminated during daylight and non-daylight hours. Adequate illumination of covered parking and loading facilities shall be provided for general parking and loading areas, pedestrian areas, ramps, corners, entrance areas, and stairways.2. Illumination levels in these areas shall maintain an average-to-minimum uniformity ratio not exceeding 4:1.3. Evenly distributed, minimum illumination levels shall be maintained at all times in accordance with Figure 22-22 of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Lighting Handbook, 9th edition, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, which can be obtained from IESNA, 120 Wall Street, Floor 17, New York, NY 10005-4001.4. Illumination levels for the top level of a parking facility, if not covered, shall conform to the standards for uncovered vehicular areas, as per Table 8-3.5. Illumination design for covered facilities shall comply with the following:i. All light sources shall be shielded and positioned to prevent glare from becoming a hazard or a nuisance, or having a negative impact on site users, adjacent properties, or the traveling public.ii. All light sources with illumination levels greater than one foot-candle shall be arranged to reflect away from adjacent properties.iii. Light sources shall be appropriately located in order to avoid adverse impacts to drivers and pedestrians.iv. Light sources shall be protected from vehicular damage, vandalism, and weather.N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-8.13
Amended by R.2009 d.40, effective 1/20/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 4696(a), 41 N.J.R. 624(b).
In the text of (a)3, substituted "Table 8-4" for "Table 8-3"; recodified Table 8-3 as new Table 8-4; in the second column header of Table 8-4, deleted "Average" following "Minimum"; deleted former Table 8-4; and rewrote (b)3.