I FOUNDATION ELEMENTS FOR BUILDING A QUALITY SPECIFICATION
A DEVELOP A LIGHTING EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION AND PRICING DATABASE.
GUIDELINES
1 Establish categories for the key lighting products you specify, classifying
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them according to location, source and function, or application (e.g.,
recessed incandescent downlights, pendant fluorescent uplights, exterior
ELEMENTS
metal halide floodlights, control systems).
2 Develop a standard luminaire typing system to organize your lighting
equipment.
3 Develop a master lighting equipment and lighting specification database
which identifies acceptable products by manufacturer and product (or
catalog) number.
4 Track project pricing information in this database, allowing you to develop
a history of unit price information which will be beneficial in evaluating
lighting budgets for future projects. See Item ‘F’ on page 7 for factors that
impact pricing.
5 Update your databases and products on a regular basis and stay abreast of
manufacturer price increases.
B ESTABLISH CLEAR AND DEFENSIBLE STANDARDS OF QUALITY FOR THE
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT YOU SPECIFY.
1 Determine your interpretation of differing specification product grades.
2 Foster dialogue with fellow design professionals to assist your development
of quality standards for lighting equipment.
3 Develop and use a checklist of product performance evaluation criteria
including:
• photometric and visual performance
• aesthetics, craftsmanship and finishes
• construction materials and fabrication integrity
• energy consumption ad labeling for energy code compliance
• electrical characteristics (e.g., power factor, thermal management)
• cost, delivery and installation
• manufacturer’s warranty, long term availability, support and
field service
4 Brief your local manufacturers’ representatives on your requirements
concerning products and luminaire equipment standards.
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