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Parking Lot Lighting Standards Cheat Sheet

IES RP-8-22 compliance standards made simple. Foot-candle requirements, uniformity ratios, pole spacing, and safety considerations.

What’s Inside

What you’ll learn

IES RP-8-22 foot-candle minimums by activity level
Uniformity ratio requirements (15:1, 10:1, 4:1)
Vertical vs horizontal illuminance for security cameras
Pole height to spacing ratios (S/MH 2.5:1 rule)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.56 minimum requirements
Color temperature recommendations by environment

Why It Matters

Parking lot lighting is where liability lives. A properly lit lot isn't just about energy — it's about compliance, crime reduction, and the uniformity ratios that prevent lawsuits.

Length

4 pages

Audience

Facility Managers, Property Owners, Insurance Adjusters

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