Parking Lot & Garage Lighting
Safe, efficient lighting for parking facilities
Enhance safety and reduce energy costs with LED parking lot lights featuring excellent uniformity and dark sky compliance.
Common Challenges
- 1Large areas requiring uniform illumination for safety
- 2Security concerns in poorly lit sections
- 3High energy costs from dusk-to-dawn operation
- 4Dark sky ordinance compliance in many municipalities
- 5Liability from slip-and-fall in dark areas
Auvolar Solutions
- Type III and Type V distributions for optimal, uniform coverage
- High lumen output up to 63,000 lumens for large lots
- Photocell and timer controls for automatic dusk-to-dawn operation
- Full cutoff optics with BUG U0 rating for Dark Sky compliance
- IES-standard uniformity ratios (4:1) reducing dark spots
Recommended Light Levels (IES Standards)
Based on Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recommendations for parking lot & garage facilities.
| Area | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Open parking (basic) | 0.5 fc | 1-2 fc |
| Open parking (enhanced) | 1 fc | 2-5 fc |
| Covered garage | 5 fc | 10-20 fc |
| Garage ramp | 10 fc | 20 fc |
| Entrances/exits | 5 fc | 10-20 fc |
Recommended Products for Parking Lot & Garage Lighting
Case Study
300-Space Commercial Parking Lot — Phoenix, AZ
Replaced 20 × 400W metal halide shoebox lights with Auvolar 200W LED area lights. Uniformity improved from 8:1 to 3.5:1. Dark Sky compliant installation.
$12,600/year
Annual Savings
4 months
Payback Period
About Parking Lot & Garage Lighting
Parking lot lighting is critical for safety, security, and liability management. LED area lights deliver 50-70% energy savings over metal halide while providing superior uniformity and color rendering for security cameras. Auvolar parking lot lights feature Type III distribution for perimeter poles and Type V for interior poles, with full cutoff optics meeting Dark Sky ordinance requirements. Photocell-equipped fixtures operate automatically from dusk to dawn.
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