## NA7.8 Outdoor Lighting Controls Acceptance Test

Verify that outdoor lighting controls qualify as one of the required control types, are installed, and are fully functional in accordance with each applicable requirement in Section 130.2(c), or that the application meets one of the exceptions. List each specific exception claimed, from Section 130.2(c).

### NA7.8.1 Motion Sensor Construction Inspection

Prior to Functional testing, verify and document the following:

(a) Sensor has been located to minimize false signals.

(b) Sensor is not triggered by motion outside of adjacent area.

(c) Desired sensor coverage is not blocked by obstructions that could adversely affect performance.

### NA7.8.2 Motion Sensor Functional testing

For buildings with up to seven (7) outdoor sensors, all outdoor sensors shall be tested. For buildings with more than seven (7) outdoor sensors for outdoor lighting system, sampling may be done on outdoor areas with similar sensors that cover similar unobstructed areas; sampling shall include a minimum of 1 outdoor sensor for each group of up to 7 additional outdoor sensors. If the first sensor in the sample group passes the acceptance test, the remaining outdoor areas in the sample group also pass. If the first sensor in the sample group fails the acceptance test, the rest of the sensors in that group shall be tested and any failed sensor in the sample group shall be repaired or replaced and retested until the sensor passes the test.

Step 1:Simulate motion in area under lights controlled by the sensor. Verify and document the following:

(a) Status indicator operates correctly.

(b) Lights controlled by sensors turn on immediately upon entry into the area lit by the controlled lights near the sensor.

(c) Signal sensitivity is adequate to achieve desired control.

Step 2:Simulate no motion in area with lighting controlled by the sensor.

Verify and document the following:

(a) Lights controlled by the sensor reduces light output within a maximum of 30 minutes from the start of an unoccupied condition.

(b) The sensor does not trigger a false “on” from movement outside of the controlled area.

(c) Signal sensitivity is adequate to achieve desired control.

### NA7.8.3 Photocontrol Construction Inspection

Verify and document the following:

The photocontrol is installed.

### NA7.8.4 Photocontrol Functional Testing

Verify and document the following:

(a) During daytime simulation, all controlled outdoor lights are turned off.

(b) During nighttime simulation, all controlled outdoor lights are turned on.

### NA7.8.5 Astronomical Time-Switch Control Construction Inspection

Prior to Functional Testing, confirm and document the following:

(a) Verify the astronomical time-switch control is installed.

(b) Verify the astronomical time switch control is programmed with ON schedule and OFF schedule that matches the schedules in the construction documents. If the schedule is unknown, verify that the programmed schedule matches the default schedule where the OFF schedule is from midnight to 6am and the ON schedule is all other night time hours, seven days per week.

(c) Demonstrate and document for the lighting control programming including ON schedule and OFF schedule, for weekday, weekend, and holidays (if applicable).

(d) Verify the correct time and date is properly set in the control.

### NA7.8.6 Astronomical Time-Switch Control Functional Testing

Verify and document the following:

(a) During daytime simulation, all controlled outdoor lighting is turned off.

(b) During nighttime simulation, all controlled outdoor lighting is turned ON in accordance with the astronomical schedule.

(c) During nighttime simulation, power of controlled outdoor lights is turned OFF or reduced by at least 50 percent in accordance with the programmed schedule.

### NA7.8.7 Automatic Scheduling Control Construction Inspection

Prior to Functional Testing, confirm and document the following:

(a) Verify the automatic control is installed.

(b) Verify the control is programmed with ON schedules and OFF schedule that matches the schedules in the construction documents. If the schedule is unknown, verify that the programmed schedule matches the default schedule where the OFF schedule is from midnight to 6am and the ON schedule is all other night time hours, seven days per week.

(c) Demonstrate and document for the lighting control programming including both ON schedule and OFF schedule, for weekday, weekend, and holidays (if applicable).

(d) Verify the correct time and date is properly set in the control.

Prior to Functional Testing for occupancy-based control type, verify and document the following:

(a) Sensor has been located to minimize false signals.

(b) Sensor is not triggered by motion outside of adjacent area.

(c) Desired sensor coverage is not blocked by obstructions that could adversely affect performance.

### NA7.8.8 Automatic Scheduling Control Functional Testing

Verify and document the following:

(a) During daytime simulation, all controlled outdoor lighting is turned off.

(b) During nighttime simulation, all controlled outdoor lighting is turned on in accordance with the programmed schedule.

(c) During nighttime simulation, power of controlled outdoor lighting is turned off or reduced by at least 50 percent in accordance with the programmed schedule.

For automatic scheduling control used in conjunction with motion sensing control, verify and document the following:

(a) During daytime simulation, all controlled outdoor lighting is turned off.

(b) Simulate motion in area under the luminaire controlled by the motion sensing control. Verify and document the following:

i. Status indicator operates correctly.

ii. Luminaires controlled by the sensor turn on immediately upon entry into the area lit be the controlled luminaires near the motion sensing control.

iii. Signal sensitivity is adequate to achieve desired control.

(c) During simulation of normally occupied schedule, simulate no occupancy in area with lighting controlled by the motion sensing control. Verify and document the following:

i. The outdoor lighting power controlled by the motion sensing control is reduced by at least 50 percent within a maximum of 15 minutes from the start of an unoccupied condition. Fraction of light output reduction is an acceptable proxy for reduction in lighting power.

ii. Signal sensitivity is adequate to achieve desired control.

(d) During simulation of normally unoccupied schedule, simulate no occupancy in area with lighting controlled by the motion sensing control. Verify and document the following:

i. The outdoor lighting power controlled by the motion sensing control is reduced by at least 50 percent within a maximum of 15 minutes from the start of an unoccupied condition. Fraction of light output reduction is an acceptable proxy for reduction in lighting power.

ii. Signal sensitivity is adequate to achieve desired control.