Park lightning might not seem like something that should raise massive concerns or anything like that. However, only those who haven’t managed or owned a parking lot can claim nothing to it.
There are plenty of factors to be considered when planning a parking lot lighting, especially if you own a car dealership. A poorly planned lightning can be a burden on car dealers because of many reasons. Sometimes because of certain community standards, government guidelines, or some other requirement that needs to be achieved.
To begin, check out these give guidelines that can help you plan Top Park lightning.
#1 Consider local light ordinances
The easiest way to cut through the red tape is to visit the city planning department and personally explain your plans. There you can learn the city codes and ordinances. Alternatively, you can always visit their website and take note of the ordinances and codes from there. If you are still not clear with some aspects of their codes and ordinances, you can always make a call and talk to the folks working in the city planning department. Considering the current coronavirus pandemic, it is advisable to use their website and make a phone call if necessary.
#2 Consider OSHA regulations and insurance
Whether you plan a new construction or retrofit an existing parking lot, it is always advisable to consult with both an OSHA representative and your insurance agent. That way, you can assess whether there are some extra stipulations and to what extent your business is protected from potential litigation.
#3 Consider the location of your lightning
Try to fit the shoes of the average car driver and how they can use the space. Ensure that all the parking signs, entrance, and exits, are covered with enough light so that they are perfectly visible at night. At the same time, consider the fact that the parking lot will be used by pedestrians as well. Besides the signs and exits, the rest of the parking needs to be covered. After all, you don’t want to be bumping in pedestrians when trying to park or leaving the parking.
#4 Consider using white light
White light is considered a top option for parking lots as it accentuates landscaping, gives you a sense of well-being, and enables CCTV to capture a clear image. Ideally, you should go with a white light featuring a minimum of 4000K and a 70Ra color rendering. Of course, there is no harm to using even warmer white light.
#5 Mind the glare
Most LED products come with optics, accessories, and glazing control for optimal lighting performance. Using the optimal amount of light at any given moment is not just good for the environment, but is also very friendly to your electric bill.
If it is a large parking lot, it is advisable to keep the light source taller than average height. That means you will need a high-powered light source, but also fewer columns. This is the optimal and economical solution for covering a large parking lot.
