N.J. Admin. Code § 19:66-7.10

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 19:66-7.10 - Lighting

(a) Adequate site illumination for uncovered areas shall be provided in accordance with the following:

1. Uncovered areas shall be illuminated during non-daylight hours.

2. Illumination levels in parking areas and pedestrian walkways shall maintain an average of 0.5 footcandles over the site.

3. Minimum illumination levels shall be maintained throughout the uncovered areas during non-daylight hours as per below:

i. Parking lots -- 1.0 footcandles;

ii. Loading, unloading areas -- 4.0 footcandles;

iii. Handling areas driveway entrances and exits -- 2.0 footcandles; and

iv. Pedestrian walkway areas -- 0.5 footcandles.

4. 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, and number of fixtures on the pole.

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 walkways shall not be greater than 15 feet in height and shall utilize underground wiring.

viii. Poles in all other areas including parking areas shall not exceed 25 feet in height, and shall utilize underground wiring.

ix. 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. 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 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 affected.

x. Light sources mounted on a building facade shall not exceed 25 feet in height, or the height of the building, 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 illuminated during daylight and non-daylight hours, including general parking and loading areas, pedestrian walkways, ramps, corners, entrance areas, and stairways.

2. Illumination levels in the areas in (b)1 above shall be evenly distributed, with minimum illumination levels maintained at all times in accordance with Figure 22-22 of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Lighting Handbook, 10th edition, which is incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, and can be obtained from IESNA, 120 Wall Street, Floor 17, New York, NY 10005-4001.

3. Illumination levels for the top level of a parking facility, if not covered, shall conform to the standards for uncovered parking areas as specified in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

4. Illumination design for covered parking areas and loading areas 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.

5. The use of LED is encouraged where possible and appropriate.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:66-7.10

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 217(a), effective 1/2/2018