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FAQ F-00138
What values of light should be used in the Light Pollution to Neighbouring Bodies credit?

In the Light Pollution to Neighbouring Bodies criterion, Table 2.1 of AS 4282:1997 (Recommended maximum values of light technical parameters for the control of obtrusive light) the GBCA clarifies the following:

1) There is no Column 3C, 5A and 5B;

2) For Class 2 buildings (residential), the compliance is for columns 4 and 5 as per Table 2.1 of AS 4282:1997;

3) For Class 3 to 9 buildings (non-residential), the compliance is as per column 3 as per Table 2.1 of AS 4282:1997.





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