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Lighting Maintenance Checklist

Description Comment Maintenance Frequency
Daily Weekly Monthly Annually
Lighting system use and sequencing Turn off or sequence unnecessary lighting systems. X      
Overall visual inspection Complete overall visual inspection to be sure all equipment is operating and safety systems are in place. X      
Lighting use and sequencing Turn off unnecessary lights. X      
On time Assess and reduce where possible lighting on time. X      
Task lighting Highlight the importance and efficiency of task lighting. X      
Use daylighting Make use of daylighting where possible. X      
Replace burned out lamps Replace flickering and burned out lamps. Burned out lamps can cause ballast damage.   X    
Perform survey of lighting use Perform survey of actual lighting use to determine lighting need.     X  
Illumination levels Measure footcandle levels. Where possible, reduce illumination levels to industry standards.     X  
Clean lamps and fixtures Lamps and fixtures should be wiped clean to assure maximum efficiency.     X  
Clean walls, ceilings, and floors Clean surfaces reflect more light.     X  
Repaint with light colors When repainting, use light colors to reflect more light.     X  
Replacement lenses Replace lens shielding that has become yellow or hazy.     X