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foot-candle
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foot-candle

A measure of light intensity. One foot-candle is the illumination measured on a surface one foot from the source of one candle. Many worker-safety regulations specify the minimum foot-candles of light required in work areas.Zoning variances for commercial properties near residential areas might place a restriction on the maximum foot-candles of lighting after a certain hour at night.



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This schematic will detail everything from foot candle requirements to optimal locations from which to hang low bay lighting fixtures, along with the optimal distance between each fixture.
This schematic, which is created with sophisticated lighting design software, will show us how much light must be produced in the room, how best to distribute that in terms of both horizontal and vertical foot candles, how many fixtures we need to supply you with, and where to best install those fixtures to maximize light distribution and long lamp life.
It is important to determine first the foot candle density that client needs around the building or underneath an awning before you begin selecting fixtures.
 
 
 
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