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| 1 | + | Amended IN Senate August 22, 2022 Amended IN Senate June 30, 2022 Amended IN Assembly April 20, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 31, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2382Introduced by Assembly Member Lee(Coauthor: Senator Allen)February 17, 2022An act to add Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11900) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to state government.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2382, as amended, Lee. Light pollution control.Existing law, the California Building Standards Law, establishes the California Building Standards Commission within the Department of General Services and sets forth its powers and duties, including approval and adoption of building standards and codification of those standards into the California Building Standards Code.Existing law, the Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act, requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to adopt, among other regulations, lighting and other building design and construction standards that increase efficiency in the use of energy for new residential and nonresidential buildings to reduce the wasteful, uneconomic, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy, including energy associated with the use of water, and to manage energy loads to help maintain electrical grid reliability. Existing law also requires the commission to adopt standards for minimum levels of operating efficiency and other cost-effective measures to promote the use of certain energy- and water-efficient appliances.This bill would require, with certain exceptions, a state agency, as defined, to ensure that between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on a building or structure on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by a the state agency to meet prescribed standards, such as requiring that fixture to be motion activated with a duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device. is shielded, as defined, and meets additional specified criteria.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11900) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 12. Light Pollution Control Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions11900.The Legislature finds and declares that the purpose of this chapter is to regulate outdoor night lighting to preserve and enhance the states dark sky while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife, conserving energy, reducing our carbon footprint, and preserving the aesthetic qualities of the night sky.11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife.11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(a)(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device, device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(b)(e) Shield means to cover in a manner that Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by the fixture, an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted. emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(c)(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. Article 2. Lighting Fixtures11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on a building or structure on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is any of the following: is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(a)Shielded.(b)Extinguished by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(c)Motion activated with a duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation.11903. All of the following are exempt from this chapter:(a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(a)Outdoor lighting fixtures on advertisement signs on interstate highways and federal primary highways.(b)(A) Navigational lighting systems at airports and other lighting necessary for aircraft safety pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, including, but not limited to, lighting placed on communication towers or wind turbines. safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(c)(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures that are necessary for worker safety, including, but not limited to, lights at agricultural facilities, and industrial, manufacturing, or commercial sites. health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(d)(D) Emergency lighting Lighting that is used by police, law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional personnel, or medical personnel and that is in operation as long as the emergency exists. personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(e)Outdoor lighting regulated pursuant to federal law, rule, or regulation that preempts state law.(f)(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(g)(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street or highway. street, highway, or state building, structure, or facility.(h)Outdoor lighting used for construction or major renovation of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(i)Street light fixtures if the shielding is unavailable from the manufacturer.(G) Outdoor lighting on historic sites or structures, to the extent necessary to preserve the historic appearance.(j)(H) Incandescent fixtures of 150 watts or fewer and other sources of fewer than 70 watts, Lighting sources of less than 1,000 lumens, including, but not limited to, seasonal and decorative lighting.(I) Other circumstances where a significant interest exists to protect safety or state property that cannot be feasibly addressed by another method, including, but not limited to, lighting needed to discourage vandalism of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(b) If an exemption from Section 11902 pursuant to subdivision (a) applies, a state agency shall make reasonable efforts to install fixtures and employ light management practices that conserve energy, minimize light trespass, and preserve the dark sky while still fully meeting the purposes and requirements of the light fixtures. | |
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| 3 | + | Amended IN Senate August 22, 2022 Amended IN Senate June 30, 2022 Amended IN Assembly April 20, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 31, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2382Introduced by Assembly Member Lee(Coauthor: Senator Allen)February 17, 2022An act to add Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11900) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to state government.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2382, as amended, Lee. Light pollution control.Existing law, the California Building Standards Law, establishes the California Building Standards Commission within the Department of General Services and sets forth its powers and duties, including approval and adoption of building standards and codification of those standards into the California Building Standards Code.Existing law, the Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act, requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to adopt, among other regulations, lighting and other building design and construction standards that increase efficiency in the use of energy for new residential and nonresidential buildings to reduce the wasteful, uneconomic, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy, including energy associated with the use of water, and to manage energy loads to help maintain electrical grid reliability. Existing law also requires the commission to adopt standards for minimum levels of operating efficiency and other cost-effective measures to promote the use of certain energy- and water-efficient appliances.This bill would require, with certain exceptions, a state agency, as defined, to ensure that between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on a building or structure on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by a the state agency to meet prescribed standards, such as requiring that fixture to be motion activated with a duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device. is shielded, as defined, and meets additional specified criteria.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO | |
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| 10 | 7 | Amended IN Senate August 22, 2022 | |
| 11 | 8 | Amended IN Senate June 30, 2022 | |
| 12 | 9 | Amended IN Assembly April 20, 2022 | |
| 13 | 10 | Amended IN Assembly March 31, 2022 | |
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| 21 | 18 | Introduced by Assembly Member Lee(Coauthor: Senator Allen)February 17, 2022 | |
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| 23 | 20 | Introduced by Assembly Member Lee(Coauthor: Senator Allen) | |
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| 26 | 23 | An act to add Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11900) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to state government. | |
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| 28 | 25 | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 29 | + | AB 2382, as amended, Lee. Light pollution control. | |
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| 34 | - | Existing law, the California Building Standards Law, establishes the California Building Standards Commission within the Department of General Services and sets forth its powers and duties, including approval and adoption of building standards and codification of those standards into the California Building Standards Code.Existing law, the Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act, requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to adopt, among other regulations, lighting and other building design and construction standards that increase efficiency in the use of energy for new residential and nonresidential buildings to reduce the wasteful, uneconomic, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy, including energy associated with the use of water, and to manage energy loads to help maintain electrical grid reliability. Existing law also requires the commission to adopt standards for minimum levels of operating efficiency and other cost-effective measures to promote the use of certain energy- and water-efficient appliances.This bill would require, with certain exceptions, a state agency, as defined, to ensure that an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is shielded, as defined, and meets additional specified criteria. | |
| 31 | + | Existing law, the California Building Standards Law, establishes the California Building Standards Commission within the Department of General Services and sets forth its powers and duties, including approval and adoption of building standards and codification of those standards into the California Building Standards Code.Existing law, the Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act, requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to adopt, among other regulations, lighting and other building design and construction standards that increase efficiency in the use of energy for new residential and nonresidential buildings to reduce the wasteful, uneconomic, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy, including energy associated with the use of water, and to manage energy loads to help maintain electrical grid reliability. Existing law also requires the commission to adopt standards for minimum levels of operating efficiency and other cost-effective measures to promote the use of certain energy- and water-efficient appliances.This bill would require, with certain exceptions, a state agency, as defined, to ensure that between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on a building or structure on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by a the state agency to meet prescribed standards, such as requiring that fixture to be motion activated with a duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device. is shielded, as defined, and meets additional specified criteria. | |
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| 36 | 33 | Existing law, the California Building Standards Law, establishes the California Building Standards Commission within the Department of General Services and sets forth its powers and duties, including approval and adoption of building standards and codification of those standards into the California Building Standards Code. | |
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| 38 | 35 | Existing law, the Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act, requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to adopt, among other regulations, lighting and other building design and construction standards that increase efficiency in the use of energy for new residential and nonresidential buildings to reduce the wasteful, uneconomic, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy, including energy associated with the use of water, and to manage energy loads to help maintain electrical grid reliability. Existing law also requires the commission to adopt standards for minimum levels of operating efficiency and other cost-effective measures to promote the use of certain energy- and water-efficient appliances. | |
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| 40 | - | This bill would require, with certain exceptions, a state agency, as defined, to ensure that an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is shielded, as defined, and meets additional specified criteria. | |
| 37 | + | This bill would require, with certain exceptions, a state agency, as defined, to ensure that between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on a building or structure on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by a the state agency to meet prescribed standards, such as requiring that fixture to be motion activated with a duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device. is shielded, as defined, and meets additional specified criteria. | |
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| 46 | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11900) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 12. Light Pollution Control Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife.11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(e) Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. Article 2. Lighting Fixtures11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation.11903. (a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(A) Navigational lighting for aircraft safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures necessary for worker health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(D) Lighting that is used by law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street | |
| 43 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11900) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 12. Light Pollution Control Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions11900.The Legislature finds and declares that the purpose of this chapter is to regulate outdoor night lighting to preserve and enhance the states dark sky while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife, conserving energy, reducing our carbon footprint, and preserving the aesthetic qualities of the night sky.11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife.11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(a)(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device, device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(b)(e) Shield means to cover in a manner that Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by the fixture, an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted. emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(c)(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. Article 2. Lighting Fixtures11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on a building or structure on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is any of the following: is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(a)Shielded.(b)Extinguished by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(c)Motion activated with a duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation.11903. All of the following are exempt from this chapter:(a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(a)Outdoor lighting fixtures on advertisement signs on interstate highways and federal primary highways.(b)(A) Navigational lighting systems at airports and other lighting necessary for aircraft safety pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, including, but not limited to, lighting placed on communication towers or wind turbines. safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(c)(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures that are necessary for worker safety, including, but not limited to, lights at agricultural facilities, and industrial, manufacturing, or commercial sites. health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(d)(D) Emergency lighting Lighting that is used by police, law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional personnel, or medical personnel and that is in operation as long as the emergency exists. personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(e)Outdoor lighting regulated pursuant to federal law, rule, or regulation that preempts state law.(f)(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(g)(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street or highway. street, highway, or state building, structure, or facility.(h)Outdoor lighting used for construction or major renovation of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(i)Street light fixtures if the shielding is unavailable from the manufacturer.(G) Outdoor lighting on historic sites or structures, to the extent necessary to preserve the historic appearance.(j)(H) Incandescent fixtures of 150 watts or fewer and other sources of fewer than 70 watts, Lighting sources of less than 1,000 lumens, including, but not limited to, seasonal and decorative lighting.(I) Other circumstances where a significant interest exists to protect safety or state property that cannot be feasibly addressed by another method, including, but not limited to, lighting needed to discourage vandalism of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(b) If an exemption from Section 11902 pursuant to subdivision (a) applies, a state agency shall make reasonable efforts to install fixtures and employ light management practices that conserve energy, minimize light trespass, and preserve the dark sky while still fully meeting the purposes and requirements of the light fixtures. | |
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| 48 | 45 | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 50 | 47 | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 52 | - | SECTION 1. Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11900) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 12. Light Pollution Control Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife.11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(e) Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. Article 2. Lighting Fixtures11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation.11903. (a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(A) Navigational lighting for aircraft safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures necessary for worker health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(D) Lighting that is used by law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street | |
| 49 | + | SECTION 1. Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11900) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 12. Light Pollution Control Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions11900.The Legislature finds and declares that the purpose of this chapter is to regulate outdoor night lighting to preserve and enhance the states dark sky while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife, conserving energy, reducing our carbon footprint, and preserving the aesthetic qualities of the night sky.11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife.11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(a)(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device, device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(b)(e) Shield means to cover in a manner that Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by the fixture, an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted. emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(c)(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. Article 2. Lighting Fixtures11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on a building or structure on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is any of the following: is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(a)Shielded.(b)Extinguished by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(c)Motion activated with a duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation.11903. All of the following are exempt from this chapter:(a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(a)Outdoor lighting fixtures on advertisement signs on interstate highways and federal primary highways.(b)(A) Navigational lighting systems at airports and other lighting necessary for aircraft safety pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, including, but not limited to, lighting placed on communication towers or wind turbines. safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(c)(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures that are necessary for worker safety, including, but not limited to, lights at agricultural facilities, and industrial, manufacturing, or commercial sites. health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(d)(D) Emergency lighting Lighting that is used by police, law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional personnel, or medical personnel and that is in operation as long as the emergency exists. personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(e)Outdoor lighting regulated pursuant to federal law, rule, or regulation that preempts state law.(f)(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(g)(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street or highway. street, highway, or state building, structure, or facility.(h)Outdoor lighting used for construction or major renovation of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(i)Street light fixtures if the shielding is unavailable from the manufacturer.(G) Outdoor lighting on historic sites or structures, to the extent necessary to preserve the historic appearance.(j)(H) Incandescent fixtures of 150 watts or fewer and other sources of fewer than 70 watts, Lighting sources of less than 1,000 lumens, including, but not limited to, seasonal and decorative lighting.(I) Other circumstances where a significant interest exists to protect safety or state property that cannot be feasibly addressed by another method, including, but not limited to, lighting needed to discourage vandalism of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(b) If an exemption from Section 11902 pursuant to subdivision (a) applies, a state agency shall make reasonable efforts to install fixtures and employ light management practices that conserve energy, minimize light trespass, and preserve the dark sky while still fully meeting the purposes and requirements of the light fixtures. | |
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| 58 | - | CHAPTER 12. Light Pollution Control Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife.11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(e) Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. Article 2. Lighting Fixtures11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation.11903. (a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(A) Navigational lighting for aircraft safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures necessary for worker health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(D) Lighting that is used by law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street | |
| 55 | + | CHAPTER 12. Light Pollution Control Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions11900.The Legislature finds and declares that the purpose of this chapter is to regulate outdoor night lighting to preserve and enhance the states dark sky while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife, conserving energy, reducing our carbon footprint, and preserving the aesthetic qualities of the night sky.11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife.11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(a)(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device, device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(b)(e) Shield means to cover in a manner that Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by the fixture, an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted. emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(c)(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. Article 2. Lighting Fixtures11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on a building or structure on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is any of the following: is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(a)Shielded.(b)Extinguished by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(c)Motion activated with a duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation.11903. All of the following are exempt from this chapter:(a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(a)Outdoor lighting fixtures on advertisement signs on interstate highways and federal primary highways.(b)(A) Navigational lighting systems at airports and other lighting necessary for aircraft safety pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, including, but not limited to, lighting placed on communication towers or wind turbines. safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(c)(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures that are necessary for worker safety, including, but not limited to, lights at agricultural facilities, and industrial, manufacturing, or commercial sites. health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(d)(D) Emergency lighting Lighting that is used by police, law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional personnel, or medical personnel and that is in operation as long as the emergency exists. personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(e)Outdoor lighting regulated pursuant to federal law, rule, or regulation that preempts state law.(f)(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(g)(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street or highway. street, highway, or state building, structure, or facility.(h)Outdoor lighting used for construction or major renovation of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(i)Street light fixtures if the shielding is unavailable from the manufacturer.(G) Outdoor lighting on historic sites or structures, to the extent necessary to preserve the historic appearance.(j)(H) Incandescent fixtures of 150 watts or fewer and other sources of fewer than 70 watts, Lighting sources of less than 1,000 lumens, including, but not limited to, seasonal and decorative lighting.(I) Other circumstances where a significant interest exists to protect safety or state property that cannot be feasibly addressed by another method, including, but not limited to, lighting needed to discourage vandalism of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(b) If an exemption from Section 11902 pursuant to subdivision (a) applies, a state agency shall make reasonable efforts to install fixtures and employ light management practices that conserve energy, minimize light trespass, and preserve the dark sky while still fully meeting the purposes and requirements of the light fixtures. | |
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| 60 | - | CHAPTER 12. Light Pollution Control Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife.11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(e) Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. Article 2. Lighting Fixtures11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation.11903. (a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(A) Navigational lighting for aircraft safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures necessary for worker health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(D) Lighting that is used by law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street | |
| 57 | + | CHAPTER 12. Light Pollution Control Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions11900.The Legislature finds and declares that the purpose of this chapter is to regulate outdoor night lighting to preserve and enhance the states dark sky while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife, conserving energy, reducing our carbon footprint, and preserving the aesthetic qualities of the night sky.11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife.11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(a)(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device, device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(b)(e) Shield means to cover in a manner that Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by the fixture, an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted. emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(c)(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. Article 2. Lighting Fixtures11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on a building or structure on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is any of the following: is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(a)Shielded.(b)Extinguished by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(c)Motion activated with a duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation.11903. All of the following are exempt from this chapter:(a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(a)Outdoor lighting fixtures on advertisement signs on interstate highways and federal primary highways.(b)(A) Navigational lighting systems at airports and other lighting necessary for aircraft safety pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, including, but not limited to, lighting placed on communication towers or wind turbines. safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(c)(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures that are necessary for worker safety, including, but not limited to, lights at agricultural facilities, and industrial, manufacturing, or commercial sites. health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(d)(D) Emergency lighting Lighting that is used by police, law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional personnel, or medical personnel and that is in operation as long as the emergency exists. personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(e)Outdoor lighting regulated pursuant to federal law, rule, or regulation that preempts state law.(f)(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(g)(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street or highway. street, highway, or state building, structure, or facility.(h)Outdoor lighting used for construction or major renovation of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(i)Street light fixtures if the shielding is unavailable from the manufacturer.(G) Outdoor lighting on historic sites or structures, to the extent necessary to preserve the historic appearance.(j)(H) Incandescent fixtures of 150 watts or fewer and other sources of fewer than 70 watts, Lighting sources of less than 1,000 lumens, including, but not limited to, seasonal and decorative lighting.(I) Other circumstances where a significant interest exists to protect safety or state property that cannot be feasibly addressed by another method, including, but not limited to, lighting needed to discourage vandalism of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(b) If an exemption from Section 11902 pursuant to subdivision (a) applies, a state agency shall make reasonable efforts to install fixtures and employ light management practices that conserve energy, minimize light trespass, and preserve the dark sky while still fully meeting the purposes and requirements of the light fixtures. | |
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| 66 | - | Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife.11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(e) Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. | |
| 63 | + | Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions11900.The Legislature finds and declares that the purpose of this chapter is to regulate outdoor night lighting to preserve and enhance the states dark sky while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife, conserving energy, reducing our carbon footprint, and preserving the aesthetic qualities of the night sky.11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife.11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(a)(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device, device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(b)(e) Shield means to cover in a manner that Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by the fixture, an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted. emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(c)(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. | |
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| 71 | + | The Legislature finds and declares that the purpose of this chapter is to regulate outdoor night lighting to preserve and enhance the states dark sky while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife, conserving energy, reducing our carbon footprint, and preserving the aesthetic qualities of the night sky. | |
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| 72 | 75 | 11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife. | |
| 73 | 76 | ||
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| 77 | + | 11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States.(b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars.(c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources.(d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns.(e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife. | |
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| 76 | 79 | 11900. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: | |
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| 78 | 81 | (a) Energy costs in California are substantially higher than in many other states in the United States. | |
| 79 | 82 | ||
| 80 | 83 | (b) Properly directed and managed lighting fixtures can reduce operational costs resulting in more efficient use of state tax dollars. | |
| 81 | 84 | ||
| 82 | 85 | (c) Properly directed and managed light fixtures can reduce light trespass, light pollution, and glare, and preserve the view of Californias dark sky, one of the states natural resources. | |
| 83 | 86 | ||
| 84 | 87 | (d) Unnecessary light pollution can have adverse effects on people and disrupt natural circadian rhythms and sleep patterns. | |
| 85 | 88 | ||
| 86 | 89 | (e) Unnecessary light pollution has deleterious effects on wildlife and can alter migratory, breeding, and foraging behavior in ways that adversely affect wildlife species. | |
| 87 | 90 | ||
| 88 | 91 | (f) It is the policy of the State of California to regulate outdoor night lighting and encourage the use of outdoor lighting fixtures to conserve energy, reduce our carbon footprint, minimize light trespass, and preserve the aesthetic qualities of the night sky and pollution while promoting safety for people, birds, and other wildlife. | |
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| 90 | - | 11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(e) Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. | |
| 93 | + | 11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply:(a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source.(b) Department means the Department of General Services.(c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located.(a)(d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device, device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps.(b)(e) Shield means to cover in a manner that Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by the fixture, an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted. emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp.(c)(f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. | |
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| 94 | 97 | 11901. For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply: | |
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| 96 | 99 | (a) Correlated color temperature means the temperature, measured in Kelvin, of a radiating black body that presents the same apparent color to the human eye as the light source. | |
| 97 | 100 | ||
| 98 | 101 | (b) Department means the Department of General Services. | |
| 99 | 102 | ||
| 100 | 103 | (c) Light trespass means light emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture that shines beyond the boundary of the property on which the fixture is located. | |
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| 102 | - | ( | |
| 105 | + | (a) | |
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| 104 | - | (e) Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp. | |
| 107 | + | ||
| 108 | + | ||
| 109 | + | (d) Outdoor lighting fixture means an outdoor artificial illuminating device, device or luminaire, whether permanent or portable, including, but not limited to, artificial illuminating devices installed on a building or structure and used for illumination or advertisement, including, but not limited to, searchlights, spotlights, and floodlights, used for architectural lighting, parking lot lighting, landscape lighting, billboards, or street lighting. Outdoor lighting fixture does not include artificial illuminating devices that are worn or held in the hand, including flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps. | |
| 110 | + | ||
| 111 | + | (b) | |
| 112 | + | ||
| 113 | + | ||
| 114 | + | ||
| 115 | + | (e) Shield means to cover in a manner that Shielded means all of the light rays emitted by the fixture, an outdoor lighting fixture in its installed position, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where the light is emitted. emitted and effectively obscures visibility of the lamp. | |
| 116 | + | ||
| 117 | + | (c) | |
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| 119 | + | ||
| 105 | 120 | ||
| 106 | 121 | (f) State agency means a state agency as defined in Section 11000. | |
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| 108 | - | Article 2. Lighting Fixtures11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation.11903. (a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(A) Navigational lighting for aircraft safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures necessary for worker health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(D) Lighting that is used by law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street, highway, or state building, structure, or facility.(G) Outdoor lighting on historic sites or structures, to the extent necessary to preserve the historic appearance.(H) Lighting sources of less than 1,000 lumens, including, but not limited to, seasonal and decorative lighting.(I) Other circumstances where a significant interest exists to protect safety or state property that cannot be feasibly addressed by another method, including, but not limited to, lighting needed to discourage vandalism of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(b) If an exemption from Section 11902 pursuant to subdivision (a) applies, a state agency shall make reasonable efforts to install fixtures and employ light management practices that conserve energy, minimize light trespass, and preserve the dark sky while still fully meeting the purposes and requirements of the light fixtures. | |
| 123 | + | Article 2. Lighting Fixtures11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on a building or structure on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is any of the following: is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(a)Shielded.(b)Extinguished by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(c)Motion activated with a duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation.11903. All of the following are exempt from this chapter:(a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(a)Outdoor lighting fixtures on advertisement signs on interstate highways and federal primary highways.(b)(A) Navigational lighting systems at airports and other lighting necessary for aircraft safety pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, including, but not limited to, lighting placed on communication towers or wind turbines. safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(c)(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures that are necessary for worker safety, including, but not limited to, lights at agricultural facilities, and industrial, manufacturing, or commercial sites. health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(d)(D) Emergency lighting Lighting that is used by police, law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional personnel, or medical personnel and that is in operation as long as the emergency exists. personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(e)Outdoor lighting regulated pursuant to federal law, rule, or regulation that preempts state law.(f)(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(g)(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street or highway. street, highway, or state building, structure, or facility.(h)Outdoor lighting used for construction or major renovation of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(i)Street light fixtures if the shielding is unavailable from the manufacturer.(G) Outdoor lighting on historic sites or structures, to the extent necessary to preserve the historic appearance.(j)(H) Incandescent fixtures of 150 watts or fewer and other sources of fewer than 70 watts, Lighting sources of less than 1,000 lumens, including, but not limited to, seasonal and decorative lighting.(I) Other circumstances where a significant interest exists to protect safety or state property that cannot be feasibly addressed by another method, including, but not limited to, lighting needed to discourage vandalism of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(b) If an exemption from Section 11902 pursuant to subdivision (a) applies, a state agency shall make reasonable efforts to install fixtures and employ light management practices that conserve energy, minimize light trespass, and preserve the dark sky while still fully meeting the purposes and requirements of the light fixtures. | |
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| 110 | 125 | Article 2. Lighting Fixtures | |
| 111 | 126 | ||
| 112 | 127 | Article 2. Lighting Fixtures | |
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| 114 | - | 11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation. | |
| 129 | + | 11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on a building or structure on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is any of the following: is shielded and meets all of the following criteria:(a)Shielded.(b)Extinguished by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(c)Motion activated with a duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin.(2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society.(3) Is one or more of the following:(A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination.(B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device.(C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device.(b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation. | |
| 115 | 130 | ||
| 116 | 131 | ||
| 117 | 132 | ||
| 118 | - | 11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is shielded and meets all of the following criteria: | |
| 133 | + | 11902. (a) Except as specified in Section 11903, a state agency shall ensure that between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, an outdoor lighting fixture that is installed or replaced on a building or structure on or after January 1, 2023, on a structure or land that is owned, leased, or managed by the state agency is any of the following: is shielded and meets all of the following criteria: | |
| 134 | + | ||
| 135 | + | (a)Shielded. | |
| 136 | + | ||
| 137 | + | ||
| 138 | + | ||
| 139 | + | (b)Extinguished by an automatic or manual shutoff device. | |
| 140 | + | ||
| 141 | + | ||
| 142 | + | ||
| 143 | + | (c)Motion activated with a duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device. | |
| 144 | + | ||
| 145 | + | ||
| 119 | 146 | ||
| 120 | 147 | (1) Uses a lamp with a correlated color temperature that does not exceed 2700 Kelvin. | |
| 121 | 148 | ||
| 122 | 149 | (2) Uses the minimal illuminance required for the intended purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture, with consideration to recognized building and safety standards, including, but not limited to, recommended practices adopted by the Illuminating Engineering Society. | |
| 123 | 150 | ||
| 124 | 151 | (3) Is one or more of the following: | |
| 125 | 152 | ||
| 126 | 153 | (A) Dimmable to no more than 50 percent of its maximum possible brightness and dimmed between the hours of 11 p.m. and sunrise, unless a compelling safety or other state interest requires the fixture to be at full illumination. | |
| 127 | 154 | ||
| 128 | 155 | (B) Extinguishable by an automatic or manual shutoff device. | |
| 129 | 156 | ||
| 130 | 157 | (C) Motion-activated with an activated duration of fewer than 15 minutes and equipped with an automatic shutoff device. | |
| 131 | 158 | ||
| 132 | 159 | (b) In complying with this section, a state agency shall consider cost efficiency, energy conservation, minimization of light trespass and glare, and preservation of the natural night environment preservation. | |
| 133 | 160 | ||
| 134 | - | 11903. (a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(A) Navigational lighting for aircraft safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures necessary for worker health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(D) Lighting that is used by law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street, highway, or state building, structure, or facility.(G) Outdoor lighting on historic sites or structures, to the extent necessary to preserve the historic appearance.(H) Lighting sources of less than 1,000 lumens, including, but not limited to, seasonal and decorative lighting.(I) Other circumstances where a significant interest exists to protect safety or state property that cannot be feasibly addressed by another method, including, but not limited to, lighting needed to discourage vandalism of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(b) If an exemption from Section 11902 pursuant to subdivision (a) applies, a state agency shall make reasonable efforts to install fixtures and employ light management practices that conserve energy, minimize light trespass, and preserve the dark sky while still fully meeting the purposes and requirements of the light fixtures. | |
| 161 | + | 11903. All of the following are exempt from this chapter:(a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:(1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law.(2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky.(3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways.(4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following:(a)Outdoor lighting fixtures on advertisement signs on interstate highways and federal primary highways.(b)(A) Navigational lighting systems at airports and other lighting necessary for aircraft safety pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, including, but not limited to, lighting placed on communication towers or wind turbines. safety.(B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas.(c)(C) Outdoor lighting fixtures that are necessary for worker safety, including, but not limited to, lights at agricultural facilities, and industrial, manufacturing, or commercial sites. health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.(d)(D) Emergency lighting Lighting that is used by police, law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional personnel, or medical personnel and that is in operation as long as the emergency exists. personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities.(e)Outdoor lighting regulated pursuant to federal law, rule, or regulation that preempts state law.(f)(E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses.(g)(F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street or highway. street, highway, or state building, structure, or facility.(h)Outdoor lighting used for construction or major renovation of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(i)Street light fixtures if the shielding is unavailable from the manufacturer.(G) Outdoor lighting on historic sites or structures, to the extent necessary to preserve the historic appearance.(j)(H) Incandescent fixtures of 150 watts or fewer and other sources of fewer than 70 watts, Lighting sources of less than 1,000 lumens, including, but not limited to, seasonal and decorative lighting.(I) Other circumstances where a significant interest exists to protect safety or state property that cannot be feasibly addressed by another method, including, but not limited to, lighting needed to discourage vandalism of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities.(b) If an exemption from Section 11902 pursuant to subdivision (a) applies, a state agency shall make reasonable efforts to install fixtures and employ light management practices that conserve energy, minimize light trespass, and preserve the dark sky while still fully meeting the purposes and requirements of the light fixtures. | |
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| 136 | 163 | ||
| 137 | 164 | ||
| 138 | - | 11903. (a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances: | |
| 165 | + | 11903. All of the following are exempt from this chapter:(a) Section 11902 does not apply in any of the following circumstances: | |
| 139 | 166 | ||
| 140 | 167 | (1) A federal law or regulation that preempts state law. | |
| 141 | 168 | ||
| 142 | 169 | (2) A local municipal or county ordinance that establishes requirements that more stringently control light trespass or glare or conserve the natural night sky. | |
| 143 | 170 | ||
| 144 | 171 | (3) The outdoor lighting fixtures are advertisement signs or other fixtures on interstate highways or federal primary highways. | |
| 145 | 172 | ||
| 146 | 173 | (4) A compelling safety interest or existing legal requirement requires such lighting, including any of the following: | |
| 147 | 174 | ||
| 148 | - | (A) Navigational lighting for aircraft safety. | |
| 175 | + | (a)Outdoor lighting fixtures on advertisement signs on interstate highways and federal primary highways. | |
| 176 | + | ||
| 177 | + | ||
| 178 | + | ||
| 179 | + | (b) | |
| 180 | + | ||
| 181 | + | ||
| 182 | + | ||
| 183 | + | (A) Navigational lighting systems at airports and other lighting necessary for aircraft safety pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, including, but not limited to, lighting placed on communication towers or wind turbines. safety. | |
| 149 | 184 | ||
| 150 | 185 | (B) Outdoor lighting needed for the safe navigation of watercraft, including, but not limited to, lighthouses and outdoor lighting in marinas. | |
| 151 | 186 | ||
| 152 | - | (C) | |
| 187 | + | (c) | |
| 153 | 188 | ||
| 154 | - | (D) Lighting that is used by law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities. | |
| 189 | + | ||
| 190 | + | ||
| 191 | + | (C) Outdoor lighting fixtures that are necessary for worker safety, including, but not limited to, lights at agricultural facilities, and industrial, manufacturing, or commercial sites. health and safety or public health and safety, pursuant to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. | |
| 192 | + | ||
| 193 | + | (d) | |
| 194 | + | ||
| 195 | + | ||
| 196 | + | ||
| 197 | + | (D) Emergency lighting Lighting that is used by police, law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional personnel, or medical personnel and that is in operation as long as the emergency exists. personnel, or correctional personnel, including, but not limited to, lighting used at Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities and State Department of State Hospitals facilities. | |
| 198 | + | ||
| 199 | + | (e)Outdoor lighting regulated pursuant to federal law, rule, or regulation that preempts state law. | |
| 200 | + | ||
| 201 | + | ||
| 202 | + | ||
| 203 | + | (f) | |
| 204 | + | ||
| 205 | + | ||
| 155 | 206 | ||
| 156 | 207 | (E) Lighting intended for tunnels and roadway underpasses. | |
| 157 | 208 | ||
| 158 | - | (F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street, highway, or state building, structure, or facility. | |
| 209 | + | (g) | |
| 210 | + | ||
| 211 | + | ||
| 212 | + | ||
| 213 | + | (F) Outdoor lighting used for programs, projects, or improvements of a state agency relating to construction, reconstruction, improvement, or maintenance of a street or highway. street, highway, or state building, structure, or facility. | |
| 214 | + | ||
| 215 | + | (h)Outdoor lighting used for construction or major renovation of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities. | |
| 216 | + | ||
| 217 | + | ||
| 218 | + | ||
| 219 | + | (i)Street light fixtures if the shielding is unavailable from the manufacturer. | |
| 220 | + | ||
| 221 | + | ||
| 159 | 222 | ||
| 160 | 223 | (G) Outdoor lighting on historic sites or structures, to the extent necessary to preserve the historic appearance. | |
| 161 | 224 | ||
| 162 | - | (H) Lighting sources of less than 1,000 lumens, including, but not limited to, seasonal and decorative lighting. | |
| 225 | + | (j) | |
| 226 | + | ||
| 227 | + | ||
| 228 | + | ||
| 229 | + | (H) Incandescent fixtures of 150 watts or fewer and other sources of fewer than 70 watts, Lighting sources of less than 1,000 lumens, including, but not limited to, seasonal and decorative lighting. | |
| 163 | 230 | ||
| 164 | 231 | (I) Other circumstances where a significant interest exists to protect safety or state property that cannot be feasibly addressed by another method, including, but not limited to, lighting needed to discourage vandalism of state agency buildings, structures, and facilities. | |
| 165 | 232 | ||
| 166 | 233 | (b) If an exemption from Section 11902 pursuant to subdivision (a) applies, a state agency shall make reasonable efforts to install fixtures and employ light management practices that conserve energy, minimize light trespass, and preserve the dark sky while still fully meeting the purposes and requirements of the light fixtures. |