We are working on a theater that has some uplight from Marquis light on the front of the building. Does this disqualify the project from the LEED light pollutoin points due to the marquis lighting on the front of the building, or are those marquis lights exempt, and we only need to remove the uplight component from the new east facade lights? We are trying to determine if we need to remove the uplight ?
Does this research regarding this exemption apply:
- Exemption Category: Theatre marquee lighting often falls under exemptions for specialized advertising/directional signage or lighting for theatrical purposes.
- Operational Requirements: To qualify for exemptions in many cases, especially regarding facade lighting in Lighting Zones (LZ) 2, 3, or 4, the lights must have automatic controls to turn off between midnight and 6 a.m..
- Signage Rules: Internally illuminated signage is generally exempt from the strict light trespass requirements.
- Documentation: Even if exempt from the maximum wattage or BUG (Backlight, Uplight, and Glare) rating requirements, the lighting still needs to be documented and identified as exempt in the LEED submission.
