Stairwell Lighting Solutions to Brighten Spaces | Luminaire LED

Having specialized in vandal-resistant fixtures for over forty years, Luminaire LED understands that lighting stairwells pose unique challenges. Stairwells' unmonitored nature, susceptibility to vandalism, and specific illumination and energy requirements mandated by safety codes require effective lighting solutions capable of balancing these factors. These application samples highlight how Luminaire LED's solutions effectively address these challenges, providing reliable products that assist in creating secure stairwell spaces.

Regulatory Requirements

To ensure safety, stairwells must meet specific footcandle levels as per NFPA 101: Life Safety Code. For new stairs, a minimum of 10 footcandles is required at the walking surface during use, with emergency lighting maintaining an average of 1 footcandle. Compliance with ASHRAE 90.1 – 2010 and IECC 2015 further mandates energy-efficient practices, including significant power reduction within 30 minutes of unoccupied states.

Technology - Occupancy Sensors

Occupancy sensors play a key role in stairwell lighting by optimizing energy usage and enhancing safety. Unlike outdated lighting fixtures that rely on passive infrared sensors, Luminaire LED offers advanced sensor options such as high-frequency microwave sensors, which operate behind the lens to detect motion without being visibly accessible. This technology minimizes the risk of tampering in vandal-prone areas, ensuring reliable operation.

Outdated technologies like passive infrared sensors, which rely on heat detection and lateral motion, may not effectively detect occupants in stairwells where movement patterns differ. Luminaire LED's integration of ultrasonic sensors addresses these limitations by detecting subtle changes in the environment, ensuring responsive lighting control across varying occupancy scenarios.

Advantages of ultrasonic sensors:

• Devices equipped with these sensors do not require a line of site and can be mounted high on a wall or ceiling, keeping it out of reach.
• Luminaire LED's high-frequency microwave sensor emits a frequency capable of detecting movement through a polycarbonate lens or glass, keeping it protected.

Luminaire LED Solutions

Endeavor ESF18

• Compact design (18” x 9” x 3.65”)
• Meets NFPA 101 footcandle requirements
• Suitable for wet locations
• Ceiling or wall mountable
• DLC Listed for utility rebates
• Features "behind-the-lens" high-frequency microwave sensor

Stair Lighter TSL9

• Available in 1.5’, 2’, 3’, or 4’ lengths
• Integrated ultrasonic sensor
• Wall or ceiling mountable
• Provides 1,360 lumens to 11,096 lumens output
• Adjustable low light levels (10%, 20%, 35%, 50%)

Corner Mounted Lights VCM8

• Available in 2’, 3’, or 4’ lengths
• Wall or ceiling mountable
• Offers 500 lumens to 11,300 lumens output
• Adjustable dimming levels (10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%)
• Optional IP65 rating and IK10 standard for durability

Luminaire LED's stairwell lighting solutions meet safety, efficiency, and durability standards, while also helping increase security in these spaces. Explore the versatile range of lighting solutions available in the Luminaire LED catalog.