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Extracted Content
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 Pathways | Points |
|---|---|
New Construction and Core and Shell | 1 |
Uplight | 1 |
AND | AND |
Light Trespass | Light Trespass |
AND | AND |
Internally Illuminated Exterior Signage | Internally 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 |
|---|---|
LZ0 | U0 |
| LZ1 | U0 |
| LZ2 | U2 |
| LZ3 | U3 |
| LZ4 | U4 |
AND
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 51