How to Design a Lighting System for a Parking Lot

[Dedpuhl]

I have been given the task of designing a lighting system for a large parking lot. I am a Civil engineering student, so my background on lighting is minimal. Do any of the EE's or electricians on the board know of any good places I could look for some general design criteria?

 

[sohcrates]

I'm a EE, but the best i can tell ya is go to walmart or something and look up...

You'll quickly realize most parking lot light systems suck..but eventually you'll see a good one and you can base it off that 🙂

 

[Sluggo]

If you want a really bright one, go check out your local car dealerships, you practically have to wear sunglasses at a car lot at night.

 

[Bobomatic]

umm, some lights on a pole/

 

[swifty3]

Forget the lights, and let the stars work their magic. If that doesn't work, check here.. here

 

[PrinceofWands]

Lighting isn't much about EE, although you need that to actually put it together...lighting is about security, safety, and impact. Talk to a couple security managers, facilities engineers, or contact your city hall planning department and gather the info you need. Police departments and public works departments are good too.

 

[safoo]

be sure to contact someone from the city to find out the specific requirements for your city. the city will require a certain number of lights depending on the size and traffic of the lot. they have a bunch of requirements.