The primary purpose of adequate lighting in parking structures and parking lots is to permit the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians. Lighting enhancements in excess of minimum illumination levels may be necessary for guidance, space definition, and crime deterrence. This 1-hour online course discusses visibility issues, lighting industry standards, lighting system design issues, and related economic considerations so that designers, owners, and operators can make informed decisions about lighting for their parking facilities. The text of the course is taken from a recent publication by the National Parking Association.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the material.
At the conclusion of the course, you will understand:
The factors that affect the visibility of objects in a parking facility.
The basics of lighting system design including luminaire design and glare.
Maintenance issues related to lighting design including fixture design, lamp life and lumen depreciation.
Lighting system economics, including construction cost, operating cost and maintenance cost.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE
Mr. Peterson has a BS and MS from Montana State University and more than 28 years of engineering experience in hydrology and hydraulics. He is currently a senior engineer with Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson and has worked extensively in both the private sector and in state government. He is licensed as a PE in MN, MT, ND, SD and WY. He was chairman of a three-person committee that re-wrote the Hydraulics Manual for the Montana Department of Transportation and authored the storm water regulations for subdivisions in Montana. He also teaches a two-day course on Introduction to Detention Pond Design for the American Society of Civil Engineers throughout the U.S.
1 hr. Online Course