FOOTCANDLE RECOMMENDATIONS
(abbreviated fc, lm/ft², or sometimes ft-c)
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TASK AREA
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FOOTCANDLES
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Corridors/Stairways/Restrooms
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10-20
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Storage Rooms
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10-50
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Conference Rooms
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20-50
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General Offices
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50-100
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Drafting/Accounting
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100-200
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Areas with VDTs
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75
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Classrooms
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50-75
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Cafeterias
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50
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Gymnasiums
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30-50
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Merchandising
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30-150
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Manufacturing Assemble
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50-500
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Parking Areas (uncovered)
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1-2
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Airports
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Hangar Aprons
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1
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Terminal Apron-Parking
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0.5
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Building Construction
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General Construction
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10
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Bulletin Boards
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Light Surfaces
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20/50
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Dark Surfaces
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50/100
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Loading Platforms
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20
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Parking Areas/Vehicular Traffic
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Low Activity
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0.5
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Medium Activity
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1
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High Activity
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2
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Railroad Yards
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Switch Points
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2
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Shipyards
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General
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5
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Storage Yards
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201
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Sports
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Baseball-Recreational
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15/10
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Basketball - High School
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30
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Basketball - Recreational
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10
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Playgrounds
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5
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Tennis Club
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20
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If your application is not listed, please contact our sales or visit a location so we can assist you in your lighting
needs.