C405.5.2 Total connected exterior building lighting power. The total exterior connected lighting power shall be the total maximum rated wattage of all lighting that is powered through the energy service for the building.
EXCEPTION: | Lighting used for the following applications shall not be included: |
| 1. Lighting approved because of safety considerations; |
| 2. Emergency lighting automatically off during normal business operation; |
| 3. Exit signs; |
| 4. Specialized signal, directional and marker lighting associated with transportation; |
| 5. Advertising signage or directional signage; |
| 6. Integral to equipment or instrumentation and is installed by its manufacturer; |
| 7. Theatrical purposes, including performance, stage, film production and video production; |
| 8. Athletic playing areas; |
| 9. Temporary lighting; |
| 10. Industrial production, material handling, transportation sites and associated storage areas; |
| 11. Theme elements in theme/amusement parks; |
| 12. Lighting integrated within or used to highlight features of art, public monuments and the national flag; |
| 13. Lighting for water features and swimming pools; and |
| 14. Lighting that is controlled from within dwelling units, where the lighting complies with Section R404.1. |
C405.5.3 Exterior lighting power allowance. The total exterior lighting power allowance is the sum of the base site allowance plus the individual allowances for areas that are to be illuminated by lighting that is powered through the energy service for the building. Lighting power allowances are as specified in Table C405.5.3(2). The lighting zone for the building exterior is determined in accordance with Table C405.5.3(1) unless otherwise specified by the code official.
C405.5.3.1 Additional exterior lighting power. Any increase in the exterior lighting power allowance is limited to the specific lighting applications indicated in Table C405.5.3(3). The additional power shall be used only for the luminaires that are serving these applications and shall not be used for any other purpose.
C405.5.4 Gas lighting. Gas-fired lighting appliances shall not be equipped with continuously burning pilot ignition systems.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27A.020,
19.27A.025,
19.27A.160 and chapter
19.27 RCW. WSR 19-24-040, § 51-11C-405062, filed 11/26/19, effective 7/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27A.025,
19.27A.160, and
19.27.074. WSR 16-03-072, § 51-11C-405062, filed 1/19/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27A.020,
19.27A.025 and chapters
19.27 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-056, § 51-11C-405062, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]