Stage 11
Lighting
Record connected lighting power and the net floor area used to calculate project lighting performance.What you will learn
- Understand the link between connected load and area.
- Keep the lighting area aligned with project NFA.
- Document the source of luminaire quantities and wattages.
Prepare before you start
- Lighting layout or schedule
- Luminaire quantities and connected wattages
- Confirmed project net floor area
Step by step
Complete this stage
1
Confirm the area basis
Review the project NFA that is carried into the lighting calculation.
2
Enter connected load
Use coordinated luminaire quantities and wattages rather than an allowance with no documented basis.
3
Review calculated density
Use the displayed result to identify unexpected loads or area mismatches.
4
Update after design revisions
Repeat the check when luminaire selections, quantities or floor areas change.
Quality check
- NFA agrees with the project setup.
- Emergency, decorative or external loads are treated consistently with the project method.
- The connected load can be traced to a schedule or calculation.
Use this guide with the current project documents, official standards available to your team and the review required for your professional role.