3307.6.4.8 Lighting.
BC § 3307.6.4.8
Sidewalk shed lighting shall be in conformance with the following: 1. The underside of sidewalk sheds shall be illuminated at all times either by daylight or electric light. The level of illumination shall be uniformly distributed along the entire length of the shed with a minimum of 1.5 footcandle (17 lux) measured at the level of the walking surface, or 5 footcandle (55 lux) measured at the level of the walking surface when the walking surface is within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a subway entrance, bus shelter, or similar transit facility, with a minimum luminous efficacy of 90 lumens per watt or greater and be rated to operate at temperatures of 5°F (-15°C) and higher.
2.All lamps shall be enclosed in water-resistant and vandal-resistant fixtures, and all lamps, wiring, and accessory components shall conform to the requirements of the New York City Electrical Code.
3.Photosensors may be used to control electric lighting according to the amount of daylight available. All photosensors shall be equipped for fail-safe operation ensuring that if the sensor or control fails, the lamps will provide the lighting levels required by this section.
4.LED lighting shall be used to satisfy the requirements of this section.
5.Where a lighting fixture serving a sidewalk shed is within a 20-foot (6096 mm) radius of the fenestration of a dwelling unit, such lighting fixture shall be equipped with directional adjustment or shielding to eliminate light trespass toward such dwelling unit. (Am. L.L. 2025/047, 4/17/2025, eff. 8/15/2025; Am. L.L. 2025/050, 4/17/2025, eff. 8/15/2025) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2025/047.
