Building Regulations 2021 Part L: How to Comply – by Lutron

Lighting Controls Requirements
The 2021 edition of the approved document outlines an important requirement that could result in a significant increase in hardware and installation costs. By using Lutron’s lighting controls, it is possible to easily meet these requirements:

Use high end trim to avoid spaces being over-illuminated (comply with clause 6.59)
Where there is low traffic, incorporate absence detection for automatic shutoff.
Where there is high traffic, incorporate presence detection for automatic shutoff.
In shared spaces, incorporate timeclocks to turn lighting off after-hours.
Where there are windows, incorporate a daylight sensor for automatic dimming.
Use wireless controls and detectors for easy placement and flexible control.
As outlined on clause 6.61, general lighting should be metered by one of three methods:

Dedicated lighting circuits with a kWh meter for each circuit.
Local power meter coupled to, or integrated in, the lighting controllers of a lighting management system.
A lighting management system that can both:
i. calculate the consumed energy
ii. make this information available to a building management system

Lutron product capabilities to meet Part L requirements

Why Invest in Lighting Controls?
Occupant comfort — Increased productivity and well being
Meet demand — Lighting controls are growing in popularity to improve the aesthetics, functionality, and value of any space
Increase revenue — Lighting controls provide an additional revenue opportunity for the contractor
Comply with building regulations — Evolving rules are requiring stricter requirements for energy efficiency, while allowances are also being made for lighting controls

Why Lutron?
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