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Sustainable Sites Credit

LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION

SSc6

New Construction (1 point) Core and Shell (1 point)

INTENT

To increase night sky access, improve nighttime visibility, and reduce the consequences of development for wildlife and people.

REQUIREMENTS
Achievement pathwaysPoints
New Construction and Core and Shell1
Uplight1
ANDAND
Light TrespassLight Trespass
ANDAND
Internally Illuminated Exterior SignageInternally Illuminated Exterior Signage

Meet the following uplight, light trespass, and internally illuminated exterior signage requirements for exterior luminaires located inside the project boundary.

Uplight

Do not exceed the following uplight ratings, based on the specific light source installed in the luminaire, as defined in Table 1.

Table 1. Maximum uplight ratings for luminaires

Model Lighting Ordinance
(MLO) lighting zone
Luminaire uplight
rating
LZ0U0
LZ1U0
LZ2U2
LZ3U3
LZ4U4

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