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C. Provide three or four-way switching of all room lights
where two or three-room entrances are not
immediately adjacent to each other.
D. Provide occupant sensor (ultrasonic/infrared) controls
for room lights in public toilets and similar spaces.
Include a conventional wall switch at doors to provide
override "OFF" and active "OFF-ON" functioning.
E.
Control exterior lighting by photoelectric controls and
overriding astronomical time switches. Some security
lighting must be retained.
F.
In relatively large, infrequently used rooms or areas
such as crawl spaces, attics, etc., where lights can be
left on unnoticed, provide a pilot light outside the area
which indicates when the lights are on.
8.11
Wet and Damp Locations: Provide "Enclosed and
Gasketed" lighting fixtures in showers and similar areas of
high humidity to insure proper fixture operation and
longevity.
8.12
Exterior Light Sources:
A.
Utilize high pressure sodium vapor light sources for
exterior lighting.
B.
Where a specific detail is to be highlighted (i.e. a Flag),
use a halogen source.
8.13
Exterior Fixtures:
A.
Where there are existing exterior fixtures, match them
if possible.
B.
On new work where there are no existing fixtures,
provide a schedule for all lighting fixtures used for the
project.
8.14
Exterior Fixture Control:
A.
Use photoelectric sensors or astronomical time clocks
as appropriate for each application.
9.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS:
9.1
General Requirements:
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