
GUIDE NOTE: Refer to Design Guide section DG/ LIGHTING.
It is DoE's policy to utilise the most energy efficient and cost efficient technology available. For new schools, new buildings and refurbishments within existing schools designers must select fittings that meet the LED performance specifications in Section 951.02. For existing buildings where like for like replacement is required, refer to the proprietary items listed in Section 951.03.
Summary of general LED Luminaire requirements
Category |
Requirement |
Safety and regulation |
The luminaire, LED and power supplies shall be suitable for connection to the public electricity supply in NSW and in particular comply with the following: |
AS/NZS 3000:2007 and its amendments titled “Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)” (installation only) |
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AS 2946:1991 (R2013) titled “Suspended ceilings, recessed luminaires and air diffusers - Interface requirements for physical compatibility” (installation only) |
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Equipment must carry the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) mark and must be classified in accordance with the requirements set out in AS/NZS 4417: 2012 and amendments titled “Regulatory compliance mark for electrical and electronic equipment”. |
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Luminaires must be constructed in accordance with the applicable sections of AS/NZS 60598 and all current revisions |
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Luminaires must be tested and proven to be compliant with AS/NZS CISPR 15:2011 titled “Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment” |
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LED power supplies when integrated within luminaires must be compliant with the applicable elements of AS/NZS 61347 which covers lamp control gear |
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LED power supplies when not integrated within the luminaire must be compliant with AS/NZS 61347.2.13 titled “Lamp controlgear Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules” |
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Luminaires for use in Emergency Lighting systems within sites must also comply with the requirements of AS 2293 titled “Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings” |
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Control equipment including Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) drivers within luminaires shall conform with the applicable elements of IEC 62386 titled “Digital addressable lighting interface” |
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Luminaire life LED's: |
At least 50,000 hours to 70% of initial output (B10). Evidenced by LM80 and TM21 reports. Higher than 50,000 hours is of value to us please show L70 B10 rating in column 5 if higher. |
Luminaire life: Power Supply / Driver |
Power supplies / Drivers to also be at least 50,000 to less than 10% failure. Better life is of value to us please show your life to less than 10% failure in column 5 if longer |
Light source |
Colour temperature: 4000 K (cool white) unless otherwise required. |
CRI: ≥80. |
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Warranty |
5 years minimum unconditional on hours of operation. Warranty statements must be provided. |
Photometric performance |
IES file prepared by NATA-registered laboratory (or testing by mutual recognition arrangement network member) preferably to IESNA LM79. |
Designs must show maintenance illuminance on working plane in accordance with AS/NZS 1680 recommendations unless task lighting is to be provided where applicable. Methods of calculation of maintenance factor to be in line with principles outlined in AS/NZS 1680.4 |
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Glare management and uniformity also to comply with AS/NZS 1680 and can only be shown as a design within the site or similar (where applicable). |
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Efficacy of luminaire: must be delivered lumens per system Watt |
Surface mounted lighting must be 100 lumens per Watt or better |
Recessed downlights or spotlights must be 65 lumens per Watt or better |
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Street and flood lighting must be 120 lumens per Watt or better |
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Control gear, power supplies and drivers |
Power supply losses to be included at all times, so that the rated power of the luminaire is the connected load not just LED load. |
Must be rated to support mains voltages in Australia as outlined in AS60038 |
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Earth leakage must be ≤ 0.5 mA |
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Circuit loads must be designed and calculated to ensure no false tripping of protection devices such as RCD's can occur. (Design and Installation) |
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Compliance with AS/NZS 61347 where applicable. |
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Environmental conditions |
Maximum operating temperature: 50°C. |
Minimum operating temperature: -10°C. |
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IP rating for dust or moisture ingress |
Generally, at least IP 44 unless inground or submerged in which case IP 68. Utilise appropriate IP rating to suit application |
IK rating for impact resistance |
Generally, at least IK08 where luminaires can be reasonably expected to receive impacts. Utilise appropriate IK rating to suit application |
Power factor |
Greater than 0.90. |
Please downoad this Excel spreadsheet for LED luminaire requirements for each location within a school.
Location |
Lamp |
Colour Temperature |
Other Specfications |
Property Items |
General internal spaces |
28W T5 Fluorescent |
4000K |
Totally enclosed prismatic diffuser High performance reflector |
Pierlite ‘Unilux EP’ Thorn ‘NEWLANDS’ |
Movement Studio Communal Hall |
28W T5 Fluorescent |
4000K |
High protection rating |
Pierlite ‘SCRN’ Trilux ‘PSN’ Moonlighting ‘CELLITE’ |
Library |
28W T5 Fluorescent |
4000K |
Direct/indirect upward/downward lighting |
Klik lighting Austube tubular lighting Pierlite ‘TCO’ series with opal diffuser |
External areas Areas exposed to moisture Areas exposed to mechanical damage |
28W T5 Fluorescent |
4000K |
Impact resistant Vandal proof |
Pierlite ‘VO’ |
Gymnasium |
250W/400W Metal Halide |
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High performance reflector Auxiliary lamps |
Pierlite ‘Powerlux’ Versalux ‘Multilux’ Wadco ‘Ultralux’
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Dark room |
15W Safelight |
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Kodak ‘Pyramid’ 402 5300 Vanbar ‘Patterson Dome’ 25-0760
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