ASHRAE 90.

1– 2016: Quick Reference Guide

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Suggested energy code compliant solutions for commercial buildings Diagram key:

The compliant solutions listed below are suggested based on total installed cost, simplicity of design, and basic functional needs for the = New construction
space. These solutions do not represent the only compliant options to meet lighting and receptacle control requirements. = Lighting retrofit
1

= New construction and retrofit1

Classroom, Conference, Parking

Break Lecture Hall, Multi-purpose Egress Open Office Private Office Restaurant, Egress Storage Facade/ Garage Other
Atrium Room Training Room Room Corridor5 Guestroom4 Lobby (>250 sq. ft.) (<250 sq. ft) Retail Restroom Stairwell5 Room Landscape (Not Roof)3 Exterior6
Local Control

Switching

Multi-level
or dimming

Timeclock

Occupancy sensor
Automatic Control2

Full ON

Partial ON

Full OFF

Partial OFF

Daylight responsive

control
Other

Receptacle control

1 Retrofit requirements indicated are for lighting alterations greater than 20% of the connected load
in a space.
2 Manual ON is always permitted for interior applications. Provide manual ON control when no
automatic ON is indicated.
3 When typically occupied, the sensor provides Partial OFF functionality. When typically unoccupied,
the sensor provides Full OFF functionality. For entrances and exits, daylighting is exempt and the
maximum light level is set to 50% at night.
4 Automatic OFF is required for all luminaires and switched receptacles.
5 For areas not designated as a path of egress, the occupancy sensor must turn lights to full OFF.
6 Astronomical timeclock shall ensure all lights are off during daylight hours. For lights mounted below
24 ft. provide occupancy sensing to Partial OFF. All other lighting shall be scheduled to Partial OFF.
See section 9.4.1.4 for scheduling times.
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Code requirement summary Daylight zone requirements WINDOW

Code HEAD
Minimum control type Description provision HEIGHT (HW)
Daylight Zone Requirements: Daylight Exceptions:
Lighting shall be capable of turning ON and OFF. There shall be at least one Fixtures in the primary and secondary daylight zones must Daylight control is not required when the total lighting power
Switching manual device for control of the lighting within a space. See code for spaces 9.4.1.1 (a)
Local Control

be independently controlled by zone. Sidelighted zones of a daylight zone is less than 150 W or when the total glazing
that allow remote location of control. must be controlled separately from top lighted zones. area is less than 20 sq. ft.

Lighting shall be capable of providing at least one level between 30% and 70% of
Multi-level full power, in addition to ON and OFF. There shall be at least one manual device for 9.4.1.1 (a)
or dimming1 control of the lighting within a space. See code for spaces that allow remote location 9.4.1.1 (d) Section View
NOT TO SCALE
of control.
Sidelighting (Window)
Interior: Scheduled control, based on time-of-day, turns lighting ON or OFF based
on typical occupancy. Occupancy sensors also comply as an alternate to using a 9.4.1.1 (i) 0.5 x HW 0.5 x HW
timeclock. 9.4.1.2 (a) & (c)
Timeclock 2
SKYLIGHT
Exterior & parking garages: Scheduled control, based on time-of-day and sunrise/ 9.4.1.4 (a), (b), SKYLIGHT
sunset, turns lighting ON or OFF based on typical occupancy and daylight (requires & (b) WINDOW
WINDOW 1.0 x HW
astronomical timeclock). HEAD PRIMARY ZONE AVERAGE
HEAD HEIGHT (HW) AVERAGE CEILING
9.4.1.1
HEIGHT
after a(Hvacancy
W)
Automatic Control3

Occupancy sensor
Automatic control turns lighting ON upon occupancy or OFF of 20
9.4.1.2 (b) CEILING HEIGHT (HC)
minutes or less (15 minutes for exterior).
9.4.1.4 (d) HEIGHT (HC)
SECONDARY ZONE 2.0 x HW
When initiated by a timeclock or occupancy sensor, lighting is automatically turned
Full ON 9.4.1.1 (h)
ON to maximum lighting power.
When initiated by a timeclock or occupancy sensor, lighting is automatically turned ON Section View Plan View Section View
Partial ON 9.4.1.1 (c)
to 50% or less of maximum lighting power. NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE

Section
When initiated by a timeclock or occupancy sensor, lighting is automatically turned View Section View
Full OFF NOT TO SCALE 9.4.1.1 (h) NOT TO SCALE
OFF.
0.5 x HW 0.5 x HW
When initiated by a timeclock or occupancy sensor, lighting is automatically reduced 9.4.1.1 (g)
Partial OFF by at least 50% of maximum lighting power (30% for parking garages). Automatic 9.4.1.2 (b) & (c) Toplighting (Skylight)
full OFF also complies. 0.5 x HW 9.4.1.4 (c) & 0.5
(d) x HW 1.0 x HW
PRIMARY ZONE
Interior: A sensor which adjusts lighting in response to available daylight is required for
sidelight and skylight zones. There must be at least two light levels between ON and SKYLIGHT
9.4.1.1 (e)
OFF. See the “Daylight Zone Requirements” diagrams for more information. 1.0 x HW 0.7 x HC
Daylight responsive WINDOW PRIMARY ZONE9.4.1.1 (f) SECONDARY ZONE 2.0 x HW
Exterior & parking garages: A photosensor can be used as an alternate to the dawn/
control1 HEAD 9.4.1.2 (d) AVERAGE
dusk operation of an astronomical
HEIGHT (H timeclock. The perimeter 20 ft. of parking garages SKYLIGHT ZONE
Other

) W
9.4.1.4 (a) CEILING
with access to daylight must automatically reduce lighting power by at least 50% in HEIGHT (HC)
response to daylight. Plan View Plan View
NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE

SECONDARY ZONE 2.0 x HW

At least 50% of the receptacles shall automatically turn OFF based on typical
Receptacle control 8.4.2 SKYLIGHT ZONE
occupancy or after a vacancy of 20 minutes or less. Plug-in devices do not comply.

compliance with your local authority havingPlan View Plan View

Section View Section View
For areas being used as a path of egress or fixtures being used for emergency, verify
NOT TO SCALE
jurisdiction. NOT TO SCALE
NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE
Acceptance (functional) testing is required for all new construction applications to ensure that control hardware and software are calibrated,
programmed and functioning properly (Code provision 9.4.3).
1 When multi-level lighting control and/or daylight responsive control is required, Lutron recommends using continuous dimming to allow for smooth
0.5 x HW 0.5 x HW
light level adjustment and maximize energy savings.
2 Lutron recommends using occupancy sensors to achieve automatic on/off requirements in place of a timeclock to maximize energy savings and
optimize user experience.
This document summarizes the lighting and receptacle control requirements for commercial buildings. It is for information purposes only.
1.0 x HW
3 Manual ON is always permitted for interior applications. Provide manual ON control when no automatic ON is indicated.
It is not meant to replace your state’s or local jurisdiction’s
0.7 x HC official energy code. The recommendations presented in this guide are based
PRIMARY ZONE
on the originally published code prior to addenda. Please refer to your local building energy code or authority having jurisdiction for your
precise requirements. Only the authority having jurisdiction can guarantee code compliance.

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SKYLIGHT ZONE