Photometrics - Car Dealership Parking Lot Lights Example - Photometric Light Studies

Car Dealership Parking Lot Photometric Study Examples

How to Use These Study Examples

Use these real examples as planning references, not one-size-fits-all prescriptions. Site dimensions, pole setbacks, mounting height, beam angle, voltage, local code, and target light levels can all change the fixture count and aiming plan.

When comparing studies, look at the field or area size, pole height, fixture count, wattage, average footcandles, and whether the layout controls spill light outside the target area.

For a dealership, separate the front display row, customer parking, inventory storage, service drive, and building perimeter when reviewing a layout. Those areas can have different light-level goals, and treating them separately helps avoid over-lighting the entire property just to make the front line look bright.

Also check how the plan supports cameras and after-hours security. Uniform light with fewer harsh shadows usually helps cameras more than isolated hot spots, especially around entrances, key boxes, service lanes, and high-value inventory rows.