Regulations
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Luminaires for industrial and hazardous environments
Industrial environments can pose significant challenges to the safety and effective operation of lighting systems. Luminaire selection and system design must meet performance goals where mechanical strength, weight, thermal, electrical, corrosion resistance, hazardous environment and water and dust ingress requirements must be considered. Designers must gain a firm understanding of all environmental factors that can cause system failures to deliver ‘environmental compatibility’ of lighting. -
Dealing with the halogen downlight conundrum
The 2007 Wiring Rules introduced a number of installation directives for halogen downlights because of the high incidence of fires directly attributable to the extreme heat output from them igniting nearby combustible materials. One of these directives is to leave considerable clearance around them from all materials, including insulation. But this introduces the problem of potentially compromising a home’s thermal efficiency. How do electrical contractors deal with this conundrum?
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Energy-efficient lighting mandated for Queensland dwellings
New regulations in Queensland restrict the installation of light fittings and lamps that are not energy efficient to just 20% of a dwelling's floor space. -
Framework for assessing light pollution
Too much night-time illumination can cause problems for stargazing, animal health and may even compromise sleep. So how do you balance public and private interests for night-time lighting?
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Road safety lighting standard released
SAI Global has announced a new standard to help lighting designers, engineers and manufacturers design, manufacture and install road lighting for the increased safety of pedestrians and vehicles. -
Peak industry body for Australian lighting
Lighting Council Australia has commenced operation as a Canberra-based, incorporated peak industry association for the lighting industry. -
Lighting Council joins with IESANZ
Lighting Council Australia and the Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (IESANZ) have formed a new alliance to address common lighting industry issues and strengthen the industry’s voice in government.
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Lighting standards
Like all electrical work, lighting installations must be compliant to regulations. But regs don't just cover workmanship. Lighting products also have to be compliant to standards, but who's accountable for their compliance?
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