GP 16-05-01 Lighting June 2007

Lighting
GP 16-05-01

Scope
[I] This Global Practice (GP) covers lighting design.

Refining/Chemicals, Downstream
For Company Use Only Version 1.2.0
Imperial Oil

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Table of Contents

1. Required References..............................................................................................3

2. Definitions ...............................................................................................................3

3. General Design Requirements ..............................................................................3

4. Gauge Glass Lighting.............................................................................................9

5. Lamp Types.............................................................................................................9

6. Fixture Types ..........................................................................................................9

7. Fixture Location....................................................................................................10

8. Floodlight Poles....................................................................................................10

9. Lighting Control....................................................................................................10

10. Control Room Lighting.........................................................................................11

11. Emergency Lighting .............................................................................................11

12. Wiring.....................................................................................................................12

13. Panelboards ..........................................................................................................13

14. Stroboscopic Effect..............................................................................................13

Record of Change .........................................................................................................14

Attachment: Purpose Code Definitions .....................................................................15

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1. Required References
Not Applicable.

2. Definitions
Term [I] Description

Acceptable and Where this GP lists more than one type of equipment or method as
Preferred Practices acceptable, the contractor shall make the selection after determining
whether reduced maintenance and operating cost for one type provides
sufficient cost benefit to offset an initial added investment. The Owner's
Engineer shall approve alternative choices.
In-Service Levels In-service levels are defined as the levels required in service, averaged
over the area involved and averaged over time.
Maintenance Factor Maintenance factor is defined as a factor which must be included in the
design calculations in order to allow for the following:
(1) Average loss of lamp lumens due to aging
(2) Decrease in lamp and luminaire output resulting from dust, dirt,
insects, and chemical changes in luminaire reflecting surface
(3) Increased absorption of the light output by dust, dirt, and chemical
changes in the room or other reflecting surfaces
(4) Known low voltage condition

3. General Design Requirements

1) [S] Lighting shall be provided to obtain at least the in-service illumination levels specified in Tables 2
and 3 at the elevations indicated. Measurements shall be made on the horizontal plane except when
labeled vertical. When high-pressure sodium lighting is installed, initial lighting levels shall be 140
percent of the in-service levels shown in Tables 2 and 3, or the initial level values shown in Tables 2
and 3, whichever is less.
2) [S] Lighting uniformity shall be such that the ratio of maximum to minimum level within the area
does not exceed the limit specified in Tables 2 and 3.
3) [*] [C] Lighting is not required in the following areas unless otherwise specified:
a) Tank fields (specify if required for stairways and accessways)
b) Auxiliary or low traffic volume roads
c) Refinery boundary fences

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4) [R] For areas or equipment not covered by Tables 2 and 3, where personnel are regularly required to
perform operating or maintenance duties, adequate lighting for tasks performed shall be provided.
5) [S] [*] Aviation obstruction lights shall be installed on structures and stacks as required by authorities
having jurisdiction. Unless otherwise specified, aviation obstruction lighting fixtures shall have safe
access for maintenance by means of permanent ladders and platforms.
6) [S] Marine navigational lights shall be installed on piers as required by authorities having jurisdiction.
7) [R] Where step-down transformers are used for lighting, these transformers shall be used for lighting
only.

Table 1: Equivalent Metric Dimensions

Acceptable Elevation Conversions for Tables 2 and 3

in. 18 30 36 37 45 48 60
mm 450 750 900 925 1125 1200 1500

Notes for Tables 2 and 3:

(1) Foot-candle = 10.76 lux (lx). Lux equivalents above 4 foot-candles are rounded to nearest 5.
(2) To the extent required for operator tasks.
(3) Refer to Authorities having jurisdiction. Use table values if no direction is provided.
(4) Where substation contains CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) displays, LCD (Liquid Crystal Displays) or
computer terminals, lighting for these areas shall be selected to avoid glare, reflections, and shadows
on the viewing surfaces of these units.
(5) Initial levels have to be higher than the specified in-service levels.
(6) Lighting uniformity, maximum/minimum ratio. [See Section 2, Item (2)]
(7) For ladders only: lighting required at access, landing platforms, and grade areas

Table 2: Lighting Illumination Levels for Process Areas

Table 2

Working Areas Illumination Levels (1) (5)

Initial In-Service Max/

Process Areas Elevation
Ft-Candles Lux Ft-Candles Lux Min (6)

Outdoor Pump Rows 8.5 90 5 55 Grade 4

Exchanger Areas 5 55 3 32 Grade 4
Main Operating Platforms 8.5 90 5 55 Floor 2
Ordinary Platforms 3.5 38 2 22 Floor 44
Stairways and Frequently Used 8.5 90 5 55 Floor 4
Ladders (7)
Other 1.5 16 1 11 Floor 4

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Table 2

Working Areas Illumination Levels (1) (5)

Initial In-Service Max/

Process Areas Elevation
Ft-Candles Lux Ft-Candles Lux Min (6)

Fired Heaters 5 55 3 32 Grade 4

Manual Sampling Points 30 325 20 215 Task level 2
Gauge Glass 8.5 90 5 55 Eye level 4
Compressor Houses 25 270 15 160 Floor 2
Yard Areas 0.8 9 0.5 5 Grade 10
Individual Control Houses/Rooms
General 30 325 20 215 Floor 2
Console and Desk Areas 45 485 30 325 30 in. 1.5
Panel Vertical 45 485 30 325 60 in. 1.5
Panel Vertical 45 485 30 325 45 in. 1.5
Panel Vertical 40 430 25 270 18 in. 1.5
Back of Panel Vertical 25 270 15 160 48 in. 4
Central Control House/Rooms
General 50 540 35 375 Floor 2
Console and Desk Areas 75 805 50 540 30 in. 1.5
Panel Vertical 75 805 50 540 60 in. 1.5
Panel Vertical 75 805 50 540 45 in. 1.5
Panel Vertical 65 700 40 430 18 in. 1.5
Back of Panel Vertical 25 270 15 160 48 in. 4
Streets 0.7 7 0.4 4 Grade 10
Instrument Walk-In Shelters 45 485 30 325 Floor 2
Remote Terminal Stations 15 160 10 110 Floor 2
Stairways and Ladders Same as process areas
Outdoor Pump Rows Same as process areas
Control Houses and Rooms Same as Process Areas
Boiler and Air Compressor Units
Operating Aisle 30 325 20 215 Floor 4
Other Indoor Areas 25 270 15 160 Floor 4
Other Outdoor Areas 3.5 38 2 22 Grade 4
Cooling Towers, Equipment Areas 3.5 38 2 22 Deck and 4
Grade

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Table 2

Working Areas Illumination Levels (1) (5)

Initial In-Service Max/

Process Areas Elevation
Ft-Candles Lux Ft-Candles Lux Min (6)

Separators (2) 8.5 90 5 55 Top of bay 10

General Area 3.5 38 2 22 Grade 4
Loading Racks
Loading Point 17 185 10 110 Point -
General Area 5 55 3 32 Grade 4
Marine Trestle and Pier
Roadways and Walkways (3) 0.8 9 0.5 5 Floor 10
Control Stations and Work Areas 17 185 10 110 Floor 4
at Cargo Transfer Points
Pier Office 40 430 30 325 30 in. 2
Electrical Substations
Outdoor Switch/ 3.5 38 2 22 Grade 4
Transformer Yards
Substation Building 45 485 30 325 Floor 2
(operating aisle, battery, battery
charger, lighting panel, and
breaker test areas) (4)
Substation Main Entry 3.5 38 2 22 Grade 4
Outdoor Motor Control Centers 8.5 90 5 55 48 in. 2
and Switchracks
Street Lighting (heavy traffic volume, 0.7 7 0.4 4 Grade 10
main roads)
Main Parking Lot 0.2 2 0.1 1 Grade 10

Table 3: Lighting Illumination Levels for Buildings

Table 3

Working Areas Illumination Levels (1) (5)

Initial In-Service Max/

Buildings Elevation
Ft-Candles Lux Ft-Candles Lux Min (6)

Administration Buildings and Offices

Prolonged Difficult Tasks 140 1505 100 1080 30 in. 1.5
(such as drafting)

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Table 3

Working Areas Illumination Levels (1) (5)

Initial In-Service Max/

Buildings Elevation
Ft-Candles Lux Ft-Candles Lux Min (6)

Difficult Tasks 90 970 60 645 30 in. 1.5

(office work, mailrooms, files)
Reception Areas, Stairways, 28 300 20 215 30 in. 2
Washrooms
Hallways 26 280 20 215 Floor 1.5
Equipment and Service Rooms 25 270 15 160 Floor 2
First Aid Rooms 105 1130 75 805 30 in. 1.5
Laboratories
Qualitative, Quantitative, and 70 755 50 540 37 in. 1.5
Physical Test
Research, Experimental 75 805 50 540 37 in. 1.5
Pilot Plant, Process and Specialty 50 540 30 325 Floor 2
ASTM Knock Test, Equipment 45 485 30 325 Floor 2
Test
Glassware, Washrooms 45 485 30 325 37 in. 2
Fume Hoods 50 540 30 325 37 in. 2
Stock Rooms 25 270 15 160 Floor 2
Warehouses and Stock Rooms
Indoor Bulk Storage 8 85 5 55 Floor 4
Outdoor Bulk Storage 0.75 8 0.5 5 Ground 10
Large Bin Storage Vertical 8 85 5 55 30 in. 2
Small Bin Storage Vertical 15 160 10 110 30 in. 2
Small Parts Storage Vertical 30 325 20 215 30 in. 2
Counter Tops 45 485 30 325 48 in. 1.5
Shops
Rough Bench and Machine Work, 30 325 20 215 Floor 4
Large Fabrication
Medium Bench and Machine 75 805 50 540 30 in. 2
Work, Automatic Machines
Grinding
Craneway, Aisles 25 270 15 160 Floor 4
Specialty Shops:
Small Machine 70 755 50 538 30 in. 2

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Table 3

Working Areas Illumination Levels (1) (5)

Initial In-Service Max/

Buildings Elevation
Ft-Candles Lux Ft-Candles Lux Min (6)

Sheet Metal 45 485 30 325 30 in. 2

Electrical 70 755 50 540 30 in. 2
Instrument 70 755 50 540 30 in. 2
Change House
Locker Room, Shower 22 235 15 160 Floor 2
Lavatory 30 325 20 215 Floor 2
Clock House and Entrance Gatehouse
Card Rack and Clock Area 15 160 10 110 Floor 1.5
Entrance Gate, Inspection 25 270 15 160 Floor 4
General 8 85 5 55 Floor 2
Cafeteria
Eating Area 45 485 30 325 30 in. 2
Serving Area 45 485 30 325 36 in. 1.5
Food Preparation 45 485 30 325 36 in. 2
General, Halls 15 160 10 110 Floor 1.5
Garage and Firehouse
General Area 15 160 10 110 Floor 4
Repair 45 485 30 325 Floor 2

4. Gauge Glass Lighting

1) [*] [C] Gauge glass lighting shall be provided only to the extent specified.
2) [R] Gauge glass lighting shall be supplied from circuits intended to remain energized day and night.
Gauge glass lighting circuits shall be independent of all other lighting circuits.
3) [O] An on-off switch shall be provided for each column of illuminated gauge glasses, to control all
the illuminators for that column. The switch shall be located so that it can be operated from the
normal viewing position.

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5. Lamp Types
1) [R] Lamps shall be one of the following acceptable types:
a) High-pressure sodium
b) Metal halide
c) Fluorescent
d) Incandescent
2) [R] High Intensity Discharge (HID) fixtures are preferred and shall be of the self-regulating type.
3) [R] HID lamp ballasts shall be high power factor constant wattage or regulating type. Ballasts for
high-pressure sodium shall have a safety start feature to prevent premature ballast burnout as a result
of attempted restrike on an open circuit lamp.
4) [S] Any working area which is illuminated only by HID lamps with a restarting delay after voltage
dips, shall also have sufficient rapid restarting lighting to achieve at least 10 percent of normal
illumination level but not less than 0.04 foot-candle (0.4 lx).
5) [R] Fluorescent lamp ballasts shall be of the rapid start (starterless) high power type or shall be
electronic type.

6. Fixture Types
[R] Lighting fixtures, with the exception of floodlights, shall be equipped with a gasketed globe (or lens),
reflector and guard for the following locations:
1) Outdoor process area
2) Pump rows
3) Compressor or pump houses
4) Outdoor areas of boiler, power, and water treating plants
5) Loading racks
6) Marine trestles and piers
Note: "Globe" and "guard" are generic terms for the protection required by the lamp and fixture against
physical damage and water entry. Acceptable methods are conventional globe and guard, protective
covers, approved impact-tested glass, etc., acceptable to the authorities having jurisdiction.

7. Fixture Location
1) [S] [M] Fixture location shall allow safe and convenient relamping and cleaning. In no case shall
lighting fixtures be located directly over electrical equipment having exposed energized parts or
equipment having exposed moving parts.

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2) [M] All lighting fixtures mounted along platform handrails, shall have the stanchion mounted outside
the handrail and supported in such a manner that clearance between stanchion and handrail is a
minimum of 3 in. (75 mm). Fixtures shall be accessible for relamping or cleaning from the platform.

8. Floodlight Poles
[I] For new work in existing plants having standardized pole types, the existing plant standard shall be
used.

9. Lighting Control
1) [*] [O] Street lighting and lighting for outdoor operating areas which are not continuously attended
shall be either of the following:
a) Automatically controlled (2-wire system) by photocell. An auto-on-off selector switch shall be
located at the controller location to permit manual control of the lighting
b) When specified, remotely controlled (2-wire system) from an attended location
2) [O] Photocell units shall be located so that they:
a) Are readily accessible for cleaning and servicing
b) Are not activated by local artificial light sources
c) Are not obstructed by buildings or other structures
d) Activate only one lighting contactor per photocell
3) [S] [O] Switches shall control indoor lighting for substations and other normally unoccupied
buildings. These switches shall be located so that personnel can proceed from outdoor to indoor, and
from room to room in the unlighted building, lighting their way ahead by switches located within
arms reach of the last lighted room or outdoors.

10. Control Room Lighting

1) [O] Illuminated control panels and consoles shall be free of reflected glare when viewed from
anywhere within the following range of viewing positions:
a) Between 4 ft 2 in. and 5 ft 10 in. (1.2 m and 1.7 m) elevation above the floor
b) Between 1 and 4 ft (30 cm and 1.2 m) horizontal distance from the panel or console
2) [O] If deviation-from-set point indication is used, the illuminated instrument shall be free from glare
when viewed as follows:
a) From intended sitting positions
b) From any standing position in the room with a viewing angle greater than 15 degrees to the
instrument

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3) [O] A lighting specialist shall perform detailed design. Design shall take into consideration presence
of CRT (cathode ray tube) displays, LCD (liquid crystal) displays, and computer terminals. Lighting
for these areas shall be selected to avoid glare, reflections, and shadows on the viewing surfaces of
these units to avoid visual discomfort.
4) [*] [O] When specified, electronic type controllers with adjustable set points shall be provided to
permit operator control of the control room illumination levels.

11. Emergency Lighting

1) [S] [O] Emergency lighting shall be provided for the following equipment and areas:
a) Instrument and operating consoles and panels in process and utility control rooms
b) Switchgear control, relaying, metering, lighting panel, and alarm panels in:
i) Purchased power main substations
ii) Substations with two or more supplies having manual or automatic switching between
supplies
iii) Radial substations with intertripping (transfer tripping) connections to their source substation
feeder breakers
c) Instrument and essential services equipment rooms
d) All other substations to the extent necessary for personnel to safely exit the building
e) [*] Other specified areas
2) [S] Emergency lighting illumination levels shall have an average value on the "seeing task" (surface
requiring emergency lighting) of 2 foot-candle (22 lx).
3) [S] Emergency lighting for control rooms may be supplied from the instrument power supply if it
includes a backup battery. Lighting may be AC, fed by and included in the sizing basis of an inverter.
Alternatively, it may be DC, supplied from the battery. For DC, the lighting shall be switched on
automatically on loss of normal lighting power, and have provision for testing. For AC or DC, the
lighting load shall be included in the sizing basis of battery and charger.
4) [S] For control rooms without backup battery, emergency lighting shall be supplied by means of self-
contained battery-operated units having integral trickle chargers which are supplied from the normal
AC source. Self-contained battery units shall have the following features:
a) Units shall be mounted, wired, equipped with test provisions, and have an automatic switching
device to light the unit when the normal lighting supply fails.
b) Units shall be capable of maintaining the illumination levels for at least four hours.
5) [S] [R] Emergency lighting for substations may be supplied as follows:
a) From the switchgear control battery, if one is installed
b) By self-contained units
6) [S] [R] Emergency lighting from the switchgear control power battery shall conform to the following:
a) Lighting shall not be switched on/off automatically.

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b) Lighting shall be switched on/off manually at all doorways of the substation (or substation control
room) with switches located at each doorway.
c) Lighting shall be of incandescent fixtures only.
7) [S] Self-contained units shall conform to the following:
a) Self-contained units shall be similar to the units specified in Item (4) of this Section, except the
automatic switching (if provided) shall be defeated and manual switching supplied.
b) The manual switching for one unit shall be brought close to the inside of the principal doorway of
the substation (or substation control room).

12. Wiring
[O] Neutral conductors of circuits supplying discharge type lighting shall be of the same size as the circuit
line conductors.

13. Panelboards
1) [O] A circuit directory shall be installed at each lighting panelboard identifying each branch circuit.
If construction drawings do not indicate the specific fixtures on each of the circuits, then the
panelboard directory shall be in sufficient detail to give this information.
2) [S] [*] [A] Unless otherwise specified, panelboards shall be provided with bolt-on circuit breakers.
Subject to approval by Owner's Engineer, a combination switch and fuse may be substituted for a
circuit breaker where the use of the switch and fuse conforms to local practice. The circuit breakers
or fused switches shall be lockable.
3) [O] Panelboards shall be provided with one extra circuit position for every five active circuits or
fraction thereof. Approximately 50 percent of the extra positions shall be provided with a circuit
protective device. The remaining extra positions shall be provided with necessary facilities that
require only the addition of the circuit protective device for future use.

14. Stroboscopic Effect

[S] In locations with moving machinery, the lighting design shall avoid stroboscopic effects. Lead-lag
ballasts or division of load between phases shall be employed where necessary.

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Record of Change
Version 1.0.0 Date: 07/01
Location Action Description
Initial Publish.

Version 1.1.0 Date: 12/01

Section 1 Deletion References to Data Sheets removed. Section 2 became Section 1.

Version 1.1.0 Date: 07/03

Global Practice version number and format updated to comply with new
process; however, original publish date remains, and no content was
modified.

Version 1.2.0 Date: 06/07

Section 1 Addition Section was added for Required References in keeping with the EMEPS
standard.
Section 5, Item Deletions Deleted mercury vapor lamps
(1)
Throughout Additions Rationales were added to all [S] paragraphs.
GP
Downstream Imperial Oil previously used Version 1.1.0 Rev A but now
accepts Version 1.2.0.
All Global Modifications To standardize the format of the Global Practices and to meet other
Practices requirements, the following changes have been implemented:
"For ExxonMobil Use Only" has been replaced with "For Company Use
Only."
A copyright waiver has been added in the first page Footer.
The definition of asterisks in the Scope has been deleted. The asterisk is
now defined in the Purpose Code attachment and is used within brackets
as other Purpose Codes.
Multiple paragraphs within a Section have been numbered.
The standard text for Required References has been modified.
The standard text for Additional Requirements has been modified.
The [S] Purpose Code has been modified.
The following Purpose Codes have been added:
[*] for additional information or decision required of Owner's
Engineer.
[A] for approval requirements before beginning work or finalizing
design.

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Attachment: Purpose Code Definitions

Code Description

* Assigned to paragraphs that require the Owner's Engineer to provide additional information or
make a decision.
A Assigned to paragraphs that require approval from the Owner's Engineer before the work may
proceed or the design is finalized.
C Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is reduced costs. Reduced cost in this context
refers to initial investment cost and does not include life cycle cost considerations. Life cycle
cost considerations are captured under reliability, maintainability, or operability purpose codes.
E Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is driven by environmental considerations.
Environmental considerations typically include specifications intended to protect against
emissions/leakage to the air, water, and/or soil. Deviations from the specifications contained
in such paragraphs require formal review and approval according to local environmental
policy.
I Assigned to paragraphs that provide only clarifying information, such as Scope statements,
definitions of terms, etc.
M Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is to provide for maintainability of equipment
or systems. Maintainability provisions are those that facilitate the performance of maintenance
on equipment/systems either during downtimes or during onstream operations.
O Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is to assure operability of equipment or
systems. Operability is the ability of the equipment/system to perform satisfactorily even
though conditions are off-design, such as during start-ups, process swings, subcomponent
malfunction, etc.
R Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is to improve or assure the reliability of
equipment or systems. Reliability is a measure of the ability of equipment/systems to operate
without malfunction or failure between planned maintenance interventions.
S Assigned to paragraphs containing specifications/guidance where the primary purpose is the
avoidance of incidents impacting personnel safety, operational safety, and the public in general
and/or involving responses to emergency situations. Any deviation from the specifications
contained in such designated paragraphs requires formal review and approval according to
local safety policy.
Personnel Safety: Refers to incident-related personnel injuries or illness, e.g., burns, cuts,
abrasions, inhalation of or exposure to dangerous substances, etc., that
could result in medical treatment, restricted work, lost-time incidents, or
fatalities.
Operational Refers to the prevention and control of process releases, fires, and/or
Safety: explosions that could result in damage to equipment, process disruption,
or personnel injury or illness.

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