Pr 402- Abu Dhabi Lighting Manual

The , officially the Abu Dhabi Lighting Manual , is the primary design standard for lighting infrastructure within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Managed by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) , the manual provides comprehensive technical requirements for roadway and public space lighting to ensure safety and sustainability. Key Specifications of PR-402 (Version 3.0, July 2021)

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By adhering to this manual, Abu Dhabi is curating a nighttime identity that is sophisticated and sustainable. It protects the dark skies of the desert, reduces the carbon footprint of the emirate’s infrastructure, and ensures that the public realm is accessible and safe 24 hours a day. pr 402- abu dhabi lighting manual

Abu Dhabi's unique geographical landscape includes vast desert ecosystems and marine life, both of which are highly sensitive to artificial light pollution. PR 402 addresses this through rigid limits. Zero Up-Light Mandate

Refer to PR 402 Table 2.1 (or latest version) based on road classification from the department’s planning section. Do not assume; cross-check with Abu Dhabi’s integrated transport master plan. The , officially the Abu Dhabi Lighting Manual

The PR 402: Abu Dhabi Lighting Manual is built around several key objectives:

: Shielding the night sky from upward light spill to protect local ecosystems, coastal wildlife, and astronomical clarity. Technical Specifications and Engineering Standards Share public link By adhering to this manual,

Unlike standard electrical codes, PR 402 dedicates significant attention to the "daytime appearance" of lighting fixtures. It dictates that poles and fixtures must complement the architectural vernacular of the surroundings.

| Class | Application | Maintained Luminance (Lavg) | Overall Uniformity (Uo) | Glare Rating (TI) | |-------|-------------|----------------------------|------------------------|-------------------| | | High-speed highways (120+ km/h) | 2.0 cd/m² | >0.7 | <15% | | ME2 | Major arterial roads | 1.5 cd/m² | >0.7 | <15% | | ME3 | Collector roads | 1.0 cd/m² | >0.6 | <15% | | S1 – S4 | Residential streets, pedestrian zones | 15 – 5 lux (vertical) | Varies | N/A | | P1 – P4 | Cycle tracks, footpaths | 10 – 3 lux (horizontal) | >0.4 | N/A |