Lighting Reduction

Follow IESNA protocols for appropriate light levels for certain tasks when designing delamping procedure

Ensure final lighting levels are in accordance with ASHRAE 90.1 or 90.2

Ensure final egress lighting levels are in accordance with NFPA 70 and 101

Ensure that delamping does not impact required egress lighting, as required by ANSI/NFPA 101

De-energize circuit and lock out power before work begins

Remove bulbs or fixtures per plan ensuring that no open connections will remain after work is finished

Terminate all unused electrical connections in appropriate covered junction box per NFPA 70

Seal any penetrations created by removal as per ANSI/NFPA /ICC Fire Code

If removed bulbs or fixtures meet retrofit standards and are operational, store them in a dry location for reuse

Permanently remove equipment from job site and recycle or dispose of removed equipment and refrigerant in accordance with local and federal law (e.g., EPA Section 608 of Clean Air Act of 1990)

Permanently decommission old equipment