Construction lighting is essential to illuminate streets and working areas found within the vicinity of construction sites.This allows workers to continue working despite the lack of daylight during nighttime or when the daylight available is not sufficient to illuminate their working area.

When it comes to construction lighting,it is also important to determine the intensity and type of lighting needed depending on the present condition of the different processes and work at the construction.

The following are the different requirements needed from construction lighting.

Intensity

Depending on a particular working area at the site,the lighting equipment must be able to fulfill the illumination intensity requirements in order for the construction to take place as smoothly as possible using the provided lighting.Due to the different activities being done at different working areas,each of them have their own specific requirements.Activities like surface and underground construction require medium illumination while rough installation works require either standard illumination.

Choice of Lamps

The consistent illumination in all the working areas of construction depends on the type of lamps used.It should also be put in mind that the cleaning and maintenance of the lamp surface is manageable and should be attended to every time it is needed since impurities left on the lamp reduces the amount of illumination needed.

Priorities should be focused on lamps which have a wide radiation band and should conform to at least the IP23 Standard.

Arrangement of Lamps

The lamps should be arranged so that they give off consistent illumination.They should be positioned in a high place so that it gives an overall illumination of the working area.The arrangement of the lamps should also provide the advantage of being able to use several lamps with less power.If lamps are placed in strategic positions,they should be able to illuminate danger zones to avoid any mishaps from happening.The lamps should also be positioned in places which avoids workers from getting blinded.

Special Danger Zones

The illumination provided by the lights should be able to reduce the risk of accidents especially in danger zones.Examples of dangerous areas are those with vehicles and pedestrians;cliffs;areas with small spaces;etc.It is also better to use different light colors at different danger zones.

Another requirement needed regarding danger zones is the presence of emergency lighting equipment giving off at least 1 lux should the general source of lighting break down.