High School Tennis Court Lighting Standards: Best High School Tennis Courts Lights
Directory:
1. Recommended Minimum Standards
2. Typical Facility Information
3. Light Level Grid Point Layouts
4. High School Tennis Court Lighting Performance Testing
1. Recommended Minimum Standards
1.1 High School Tennis Court Lighting Performance
The lighting system shall provide target illuminance level over the guaranteed lifetime of the system’s operation. The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) “Recommended Practice for Sports and Recreational Area Lighting” RP-6-22 provides design criteria for sports facilities.
quantity of light
A specified quantity of light for each sport, measured in footcandles, helps ensure visibility for players and spectators. Playing surfaces shall be lit to the criteria in the following chart. Lighting manufacturers should provide lighting calculations and drawings showing the target horizontal footcandle quanity at each point of measurement on the field. They should also contain any light loss factors applied if applicable.
1.2 Environmental Light Control
Many facilities are located near residential areas or roadways, creating the possibility of spill and glare onto adjoining properties. Consideration should be given to this issue during the initial lighting design stage to minimize this effect. Some communities are implementing ordinances designed to minimize light pollution. Contact your local planning committee or zoning board.
The lighting equipment manufacturer should assess both spill and glare at all areas of concerns on adjacent properties. Manufacturers should provide both an illumination summary for spill light and an environmental glare impact summary for areas of concern. The environmental glare impact summary should show the maximum candela an observer would see when facing the brightest light source from any direction. For areas of concern, a good guideline is to keep glare from the brightest source below 7.500 candela at 150 feet. This is equal to roughly half what a low beam car headlight would be. Measurements are taken at the point of concern, at 60 inches above the ground.
Check local ordinances for light control restrictions.
Consider a manufacturer’s reputation, abilities, and past experiences in working with local authorities and private property owners regarding glare and spill issues.
1.3 Control And Monitoring System
A remote control and monitoring system will provide ease of operation and management for your facility. Manufacturers providing systems with a long-term warranty will utilize this system to ensure your lighting performs as required.
1.4 High School Tennis Court Lighting System Construction
A lighting system should consist of lighting, electrical, and structural components designed to work together as a system that is durable and provides safety features.
2. Typical Facility Information
3. Light Level Grid Point Layouts
Tennis 78' x 36' court shown
3.1 Poles are shown in optimal locations. Other permissible pole locations are indicated by the shaded areas.
3.2 It is not generally recommended to use a 6-pole layout with poles located at net lines. This position may be directly in the server’s sight line with toss when the ball is served.
3.3 Vertical aiming angles should be 25 degrees minimum. The angles are measured from below a horizontal plane at luminaire height.
4. High School Tennis Court Lighting Performance Testing
To verify that your field meets the IHSA recommended standards, complete the performance testing information below. The inspection must be done using a light meter calibrated within the last 12 months. The light meter should be held horizontally 36 inches above the middle point of each square in the grid.
To obtain average footcandle value:
Record light readings within each square.
Total all readings, divide by total number of readings taken.
To obtain uniformity ratio:
Divide highest (maximum) light level reading by the lowest (minimum) light level reading:
Maximum reading____ ÷ Minimum reading____ = ____Uniformity ratio
20’ x 20’ grid
5. Best High School Tennis Courts Lights
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