Codes + Standards

The Zhaga Consortium recently announced publication of Version 2.0 of its Book 18 specifications for the mechanical, electrical, and communication interfaces between luminaires and sensors and/or communication modules.

My contribution to the Lighting Controls Association in December provides a summary of the new ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1 energy standard, which is used by a model energy code by some jurisdictions while also serving as an alternate compliance path for the IECC.

Zhaga and MD-SIG recently announced that they have agreed to align their efforts and to proceed as a single organization under the Zhaga Consortium. Zhaga members have access to the former MD-SIG specifications as part of their Zhaga membership.

An opinion piece in a recent issue of ENGINEERED SYSTEMS asks a simple question: Why does the U.S. need two model energy codes?

ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings is now available. The new standard contains more than 100 changes from the 2016 version, including numerous energy-saving measures.

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently released the second version of an updated commercial lighting policy that combines continued emphasis on persistent energy savings with new, greater focus on the controllability and quality of light demonstrated by products approved for the DLC’s Qualified Products List (QPL).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized minor adjustments to the ENERGY STAR Luminaires specification, reflected in a Version 2.2 (V2.2).

In this article published by LD+A, Reiko Kagawa, LC, LEED AP BD+C of Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting and Shahrzad Abtahi, Associate IALD, LC, LEED AP ID+C, WELL AP, IES of Lightcraft provide a clean and comprehensive comparison of the LEED and WELL building standards.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published ANSI C78.54-2019 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Specification Sheet for Tubular Fluorescent Replacement and Retrofit LED Lamps, which standardizes the specification sheet, or data reporting format, as the means of communicating critical lamp characteristics. NEMA also published ANSI C136.42-2019 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Solid State Lighting Retrofit Kits, which defines the mechanical and electrical requirements for transforming an installed HID roadway and area luminaire to a solid-state roadway and area luminaire.