Section 51-11C-405022 - Section C405.2.2-Time switch controlsC405.2.2Time switch controls. Each area of the building that is not provided with occupant sensor controls complying with Section C405.2.1.1 shall be provided with time switch controls complying with Section C405.2.2.1. EXCEPTIONS: | 1. Luminaires which are required to have specific application controls in accordance with Section C405.2.6 unless specifically required to comply with this section by Section C405.2.6. 2. Spaces where patient care is directly provided. 3. Spaces where an automatic shutoff would endanger occupant safety or security. 4. Lighting intended for continuous operation. 5. Shop and laboratory classrooms. |
C405.2.2.1 Time switch control function. Time switch controls shall comply with the following:1. Have a minimum 7 day clock.2. Be capable of being set for 7 different day types per week.3. Incorporate an automatic holiday "shut-off" feature, which turns off all controlled lighting loads for at least 24 hours and then resumes normally scheduled operations.4. Have program back-up capabilities, which prevent the loss of program and time settings for at least 10 hours, if power is interrupted.5. Include an override switching device that complies with the following: 5.1. The override switch shall be a manual control.5.2. The override switch, when initiated, shall permit the controlled lighting to remain on for not more than 2 hours.5.3. Any individual override switch shall control the lighting for an area not larger than 5,000 square feet (465 m2).6. Time switch controls are allowed to automatically turn on lighting to full power in corridors, lobbies, restrooms, storage rooms less than 50 square feet, and medical areas of health care facilities. In all other spaces, time switch controls are allowed to automatically turn on the lighting to not more than 50 percent power. EXCEPTION: | Within mall concourses, auditoriums, sales areas, manufacturing facilities, pools, gymnasiums, skating rinks, and sports arenas: 1. The time limit shall be permitted to be greater than 2 hours provided the switch is a captive key device. 2. The area controlled by the override switch shall not be limited to 5,000 square feet (465 m2), provided that such area is less than 20,000 square feet (1860 m2). |
Wash. Admin. Code § 51-11C-405022
Amended by WSR 16-03-072, Filed 1/19/2016, effective 7/1/2016Amended by WSR 19-24-040, Filed 11/26/2019, effective 7/1/2020Amended by WSR 22-14-091, Filed 7/1/2022, effective 7/1/2023Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.020, 19.27A.025 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 13-04-056, § 51-11C-405022, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.