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IES Releases Update To Roadway & Parking Lighting Standard, RP-8

IES has released the latest version of its ANSI/IES RP-8-21: Roadway and Parking Facility Lighting Standard. This standard covers all aspects of roadway lighting, including streets and roadways, parking lots, intersections, toll plazas, tunnels, and work zones. Notably, RP-8-21 is a compilation of numerous previously distinct IES American National Standards.

As discussed in the Introduction of RP-8, lighting design criteria need to carefully consider the following goals:

  • Improve motorist visual quality
  • Provide quality light and increased contrast for seeing hazards Illuminate conflict areas
  • Minimize environmental impacts of light at night
  • Employ lighting systems that are easily maintained and minimize energy use

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David Shiller
David Shiller is the Publisher of LightNOW, and President of Lighting Solution Development, a North American consulting firm providing business development services to advanced lighting manufacturers. The ALA awarded David the Pillar of the Industry Award. David has co-chaired ALA’s Engineering Committee since 2010. David established MaxLite’s OEM component sales into a multi-million dollar division. He invented GU24 lamps while leading ENERGY STAR lighting programs for the US EPA. David has been published in leading lighting publications, including LD+A, enLIGHTenment Magazine, LEDs Magazine, and more.

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