§ 42-136-4 - Outdoor lighting control.
SECTION 42-136-4
§ 42-136-4 Outdoor lighting control.– (a) Permanent outdoor lighting unit installation. The installation ofany new or replacement permanent outdoor lighting unit by or for a state agencyshall meet the following conditions:
(1) The new or replacement luminare permits are no more thantwo percent (2%) of the total lumen in the zone of ninety (90) to one hundredeighty (180) degrees vertical angle if the rated output of the lumen is greaterthan thirty-two hundred (3,200) lumens.
(2) The minimum allowance specified by an applicablerecommendation or regulation shall be used. The average minimum allowanceadequate for the intended purpose shall be used if no lighting recommendationor regulation is applicable, giving full consideration to energy conservationand glare.
(3) Reflectorized roadway markers, lines, warning signs,informational signs or other passive means shall be utilized for roadwaylighting except at intersections of two (2) or more streets or highways unlessit is determined that the purpose of the lighting installation or replacementcannot be achieved by these means.
(4) Adequate consideration shall be given to conservingenergy and minimizing glare and light pollution.
(b) Exceptions. The following instances shall beexempt from the requirements of subsection (a):
(1) Where federal laws, rules or regulations preempt stateregulations.
(2) Where fire, police, rescue or repair personnel need lightfor temporary emergencies or road repair work.
(3) Where there are special requirements, such as sportsfacilities, historic decorative considerations or flag lighting. All suchlighting shall be selected and installed to shield the lamp or lamps fromdirect view to the greatest extent possible and to minimize upward lighting andlight pollution.
(4) Where there is substantial nighttime pedestrian trafficin an urban area and an engineer experienced in outdoor lighting has deemed itnecessary to permit the installation of partially shielded lighting units.
(5) Where it has been determined that a reasonable safety andsecurity interest exists that cannot be addressed by another method withoutincreasing the cost or reducing the effectiveness of the lighting.