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Parking Lot Lighting Standards

Pole lighting illuminates a parking lot at night.

Last updated August 12, 2024

The best outdoor lighting for parking lots provides ample illumination for people and their vehicles. Parking lot lighting ensures that people can walk safely to and from parking spaces without tripping, while discouraging criminal activity.

This guide reviews parking lot lighting standards and tips for design and placement of outdoor area lights.

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Table of Contents

  1. Parking Lot Lighting Standards

  2. Designing Lighting for Parking Lots

  3. What Is Strategic Outdoor Security Lighting?

  4. Parking Lot Lighting Tips

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