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Automated shading and dimming controls

Automated shading and dimming controls

Intent: 

To prevent glare and encourage reliance on natural light through automated shading and dimming.

Yes. It is permissible to have the requirement be limited to the perimeter floor plate. Documentation demonstrating that for the excluded areas, insufficient daylight reaches the space to activate the dimming technology in response to the daylight should be provided.