Particular Specification
Lighting levels for the particular sport that is played have to be chosen and designed as per internationally and locally accepted standards.
The most common lighting standard referred to in Europe for sports lighting is EN12193. In addition to that, there are various national and internationally accepted standards generally for all sports activities. Other than that, authorities such as FIFA, ITF, Olympics Federation, etc., and other international sports authorities have their own internationally accepted standards which are widely used for national and international level matches.
International & local standards considered while designing Sports Fields in the middle east and across the world are:
- EN12193:2007(E)
- IESNA RP-6-01 -Recommended Practice for Sports and Recreational Area Lighting
- IESNA Handbook 10th Edition
- International Tennis Federation Guide to Lighting Tennis Courts
- FIFA Lighting Standards for Football Stadiums
- UEFA Football Stadium lighting Guide
- SLL Lighting Handbook
- Abu Dhabi Lighting Manual – Issue-1: dated 14th February 2016, Part-2 Section-B – Sports Area Use Lighting-4.3 Schedule of Lighting Levels
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Lighting Levels as per Lighting specification EN12193:2007(E) for Indoor sports
Lighting levels for Badminton, Cricket, Hockey, Ice Hockey, Racketball, Squash & Table Tennis
- For Class I events, – Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-750 lux/ U0 -0.7/Vertical Illuminance (Fence) -Evg-500/U0-0.7/Horizontal Illuminance Cricket Net -Eavg-1500/U0-0.8
- Class II – Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-500 lux/ U0 -0.7/Vertical Illuminance (Fence) -Evg-300/U0-0.7/Horizontal Illuminance Cricket Net -Eavg-1000/U-0.8
- Class III – Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-300 lux/ U0 -0.7/Vertical Illuminance (Fence) -Evg-200/U0-0.7/Horizontal Illuminance Cricket Net -Eavg-750/U-0.8
Lighting levels for Aerobics, Athletics, Dancing, Equestrian Jumping, Gymnastics, Skating, etc.
- Class I – Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-500 lux/ U0 -0.7/Vertical Illuminance (Wall Climb) -Eavg-500 lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class II – Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-300 lux/ U0 -0.6/Vertical Illuminance (Wall Climb) -Eavg-300 lux/ U0 -0.6
- Class III – Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-200 lux/ U0 -0.5/Vertical Illuminance (Wall Climb) -Eavg-200 lux/ U0 -0.
Lighting levels for Tennis Courts
- Class I - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-750lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class II - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-500lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class III - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-300 lux/ U0 -0.5
Lighting levels for Swimming Pools
- Class I - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-500lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class II - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-300lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class III - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-200 lux/ U0 -0.5
Lighting Levels as per Lighting specification EN12193:2007(E) for outdoor sports
Lighting Levels for Outdoor Tennis Courts
- Class I - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-500lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class II - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-300 lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class III - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-200 lux/ U0 -0.6
Lighting Levels for Athletics, Equestrian
- Class I - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-500lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class II - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-200 lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class III - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-200 lux/ U0 -0.6
Lighting Levels for Baseball, Cricket
- Square Infield
- Class I - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-750 lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class II - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-500 lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class III - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-300 lux/ U0 -0.5
- Outfield
- Class I - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-500 lux/ U0 -0.5
- Class II - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-300 lux/ U0 -0.5
- Class III - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-200 lux/ U0 -0.3
Lighting Levels for American football, Basketball, Fistball, Floorball, Football, Tug of War, Handball, Netball, Rugby, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball
- Class I - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-500 lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class II - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-200 lux/ U0 -0.6
- Class III - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-75 lux/ U0 -0.5
Lighting Levels for Hockey
- Class I - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-500 lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class II - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-200 lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class III - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-200 lux/ U0 -0.7
Lighting Levels for Horse Racing
- Class I - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-200 lux/ U0 -0.6 / Vertical (Home Stretch)–Eavg-750lux/0.6(Length)/0.4(Cross)/ Vertical (Back Stretch & Turn)–Eavg- 500lux/0.6(Length)/0.4(Cross)/
- Class II - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-100 lux/ U0 -0.4 / Vertical (Home Stretch)–Eavg-300lux/0.6(Length)/0.4(Cross)/ Vertical (Back Stretch & Turn)–Eavg- 200lux/0.6(Length)/0.4(Cross)/
- Class III - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-50 lux/ U0 -0.2/ Vertical (Home Stretch)–Eavg-100lux/0.3(Length)
Lighting levels Golf Driving Range
- Class I - -
- Class II - -
- Class III - Horizontal Illuminance Tee Marker Eavg-100 lux/ U0 -0.8/
Vertical Illuminance on Distance Marker at 1m. Height - 50 lux/ U0 – N
Lighting levels for Go Carting
- Class I - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-500lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class II - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-300lux/ U0 -0.7
- Class III - Horizontal Illuminance Eavg-100 lux/ U0 -0.5
NOTE: The vertical illuminance at the finishing line should be 1000 lx for photo-finish equipment and officials.
References
- BS EN12193:2007(E) Light and lighting —Sports lighting
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