Building Regulations 2021 Part L: How to Comply - by Lutron
Lighting Controls Requirements
The 2021 edition of the approved document outlines an important requirement that could result in a significant increase in hardware and installation costs. By using Lutron's lighting controls, it is possible to easily meet these requirements:
- Use high end trim to avoid spaces being over-illuminated (comply with clause 6.59)
- Where there is low traffic, incorporate absence detection for automatic shutoff.
- Where there is high traffic, incorporate presence detection for automatic shutoff.
- In shared spaces, incorporate timeclocks to turn lighting off after-hours.
- Where there are windows, incorporate a daylight sensor for automatic dimming.
- Use wireless controls and detectors for easy placement and flexible control.
As outlined on clause 6.61, general lighting should be metered by one of three methods:
- Dedicated lighting circuits with a kWh meter for each circuit.
- Local power meter coupled to, or integrated in, the lighting controllers of a lighting management system.
- A lighting management system that can both:
i. calculate the consumed energy
ii. make this information available to a building management system.
Lutron product capabilities to meet Part L requirements
Why Invest in Lighting Controls?
Occupant comfort — Increased productivity and well being
Meet demand — Lighting controls are growing in popularity to improve the aesthetics, functionality, and value of any space
Increase revenue — Lighting controls provide an additional revenue opportunity for the contractor
Comply with building regulations — Evolving rules are requiring stricter requirements for energy efficiency, while allowances are also being made for lighting controls
Why Lutron?
- Proven technology: 2,500 active patents
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- Reduced end-user call-backs
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- Significant portfolio to cover all your project requirements: +15,000 SKUs