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  1. Light
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Solar glare control

Features/Light/Feature 56

Solar glare control

Intent: 

To avoid glare from the sun by blocking or reflecting direct sunlight away from occupants.

Posted on: 07 Jun, 2018
Amendment:

In part description, add: "(excluding lobbies)" after "regularly occupied spaces"
Posted on: 06 May, 2016
Amendment:

Change “At least one of the following is present for all glazing less than 2.1m [7 ft] above the floor:” to “At least one of the following is present for all glazing less than 2.1m [7 ft] above the floor in regularly occupied spaces:”
Posted on: 06 May, 2016
Amendment:

In Part 1a, change “Interior window shading or blinds that are controllable by the occupants or set on a timer” to “Interior window shading or blinds that are controllable by the occupants or set to automatically prevent glare.”
Posted on: 06 May, 2016
Amendment:

In Part 1b, change “External shading systems that are controllable by the occupants or set on a timer” to “External shading systems that are set to automatically prevent glare”
Posted on: 06 May, 2016
Amendment:

Change “At least one of the following is required for all glazing greater than 2.1 m (7 ft) above the floor:” to “At least one of the following is required for all glazing greater than 2.1 m (7 ft) above the floor in regularly occupied spaces:”
Posted on: 06 May, 2016
Amendment:

In Part 2a, change “Interior window shading or blinds that are controllable by the occupants or set on a timer” to “Interior window shading or blinds that are controllable by the occupants or set to automatically prevent glare.”
Posted on: 06 May, 2016
Amendment:

In Part 2b, change “External shading systems that are controllable by the occupants or set on a timer.” To “External shading systems that are set to automatically prevent glare.”