Security Lighting Calculator
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Security Lighting Calculator

Design perimeter and area security lighting per IES RP-33. Calculate fixture count, spacing, illuminance levels, and camera compatibility. Checks IESNA security lighting categories and uniformity ratios.
Site & Security Level
Perimeter / Area Length 300 ft
Zone Width 20 ft
Security Level
Camera Type
Mounting Height 20 ft
Fixture Lumens 15000
Fixture Wattage 100 W
Fixture Arrangement
Security Assessment
Security level
Required illuminance
Camera requirement
Max pole spacing
Fixtures / poles needed
Actual spacing
Total zone area
Achieved illuminance
Camera compatibility
Total wattage
poles
Count
ft spacing
Pole spacing
fc avg
Illuminance
kW total
System load
IES RP-33 Security Levels Reference
Level I — Low Risk
0.5 fc
Level II — Medium Risk
1.0 fc
Level III — High Risk
2.0 fc
Level IV — Critical
5.0 fc
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