Examining External Lighting?

Inspecting your building’s exterior lighting is crucial for maintaining safety and preventing potential issues such as lamp burnout, wiring problems, and weather damage. This NSPIRE inspection video provides tips on how to properly inspect outdoor lighting fixtures, including entryways, parking lots, and walkways. It also covers how to install or repair outdoor light fixtures for residential and commercial properties, as well as identifying and troubleshooting common issues like lamp burnout, wiring problems, and weather damage.

Common issues found during outdoor lighting system inspections include exposed wires, improperly lit pathways, dark areas on the façade, and not working bulbs. A lighting audit is essential for scheduling a lighting audit, which can be performed by a lighting expert.

Maintenance tips for exterior lighting include cleaning fixtures and lamps, inspecting wires and connections, checking and replacing lamps, and ensuring proper alignment of fixtures. In retail locations and supermarkets, regular inspections are essential. The voltage of each fixture should be between 10.5 and 12 volts, and halogen lights should receive between 10.5 and 12 volts.

A Lighting Assessment Survey (LAS) is available to provide recommendations for improvements and maintenance. Vehicle owners’ manuals contain information about the inspection and replacement of lighting, and the list of exterior bulbs to keep an eye on includes cleaning fixtures regularly, trimming surrounding vegetation, inspecting wires periodically, and protecting lighting from harsh weather.

Various methods of inspection, such as light-field and dark-field illumination, surface inspection, and endurance tests, are discussed in this article. By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your building’s exterior lighting is safe and functional during the fall season.