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ELS Code
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Lighting energy code reference for NYC and national standards. Select a code below to access LPD tables, control requirements, space-type lookup, and compliance tools.

JurisdictionNYC & National
DepartmentControls · ELS
ContactBrian Fitzsimmons
UpdatedMarch 2026
NYCECC EnforcementMarch 30, 2026
Lighting Code References
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REV 116 BF
2025 NYCECC
NYC Energy Conservation Code

Complete NYC lighting energy compliance reference. LPD tables for 135 space types, occupancy sensor requirements, daylight controls, demand response, and plug load controls.

C405.2 Controls C405.3 LPD C405.13 Plug Loads C408.3 Commissioning
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ASHRAE 90.1-2022
ASHRAE 90.1
Energy Standard for Buildings

ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 — the model energy standard referenced by IECC and adopted across 40+ states. Interior and exterior LPD limits, mandatory controls, and compliance paths.

Section 9 Lighting Table 9.6.1 LPD 9.4.1 Controls Appendix G
Open Reference
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NEC / NFPA 70
NFPA 70 · 2023
NEC / NFPA 70
National Electrical Code

Key NEC articles governing luminaire installation, branch-circuit sizing, emergency lighting, wiring methods, and load calculations for commercial lighting systems.

Art. 410 Luminaires Art. 700 Emergency 220.14 Loads 411 Lighting Systems
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IECC Commercial
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2021 IECC
IECC Commercial
Int'l Energy Conservation Code

Commercial lighting energy budgets, mandatory controls, and interior/exterior power density allowances. Basis for energy code adoption in most US jurisdictions.

Section C405 C405.2 Controls C405.3 LPD Section R404
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California Title 24
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2022 Title 24
California Title 24
CA Building Energy Efficiency Standards

California's Building Energy Efficiency Standards — among the most stringent in the nation. Indoor and outdoor LPD limits, mandatory controls, and acceptance testing requirements.

Part 6 Section 140.6 130.1 Controls NRCA-LTI
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OSHA Lighting
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29 CFR 1926
OSHA Lighting
Occupational Safety — Illumination

OSHA minimum illumination requirements for construction sites and general industry. Footcandle levels by area type, temporary lighting standards, and safety compliance.

1926.56 1910.303 General Industry Construction
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About ELS

New York's Premier Lighting Controls Resource

Enterprise Lighting Sales is a sales agency representing manufacturers of premium architectural, commercial, industrial, and residential lighting and controls equipment. Founded in 1993, ELS serves lighting professionals across New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey. This portal is produced by the ELS Controls Department as a reference tool for the design and construction community.

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bfitzsimmons@enterels.com 212-343-9300 📍 20 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor · New York, NY 10018