Commercial Kitchen Lighting Design
Get Your Custom Lighting Plan With Product Recommendations
Includes up to 8% off the price of our recommended lighting products- Professionally Designed Lighting Layout
- Fixture Count & Recommendation
- Improved Energy Efficiency & Reduced Maintenance
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Every lighting plan comes with a dedicated product specialist, providing personalized service and expert advice for your project needs.
How long does it take to get a plan?
1-2 for indoor and 2-3 days for outdoor projects
What to Expect When Requesting a Lighting Plan
A Product Expert Reviews Your Request
We Follow Up to Gather Project Details
Custom Lighting Plan With Product Recommendations is Created
Review and Approve Your Lighting Design
Purchase the Recommended Products
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What Goes into Successful Commercial Kitchen Lighting Design?
A lot goes into a commercial kitchen lighting design because it is important to meet the lighting footcandle requirements that the customer requests. Secondly, bright lighting means nothing if it is not balanced and even across the space. Understanding obstructions, like large pieces of equipment in the space, will help you create a lighting design that strategically places lights so that every area is properly lit.
We can model any interior commercial kitchen with our lighting plan software. We provide a graphical report of how well-lit and balanced the space will be using our lights. The lighting design is a working model and can be adjusted to meet additional requirements.
What are the Recommended Commercial Kitchen Lighting Levels?
The FDA recommends that areas where machinery or knives are being used to be lit to at least 50 footcandles.
Here are some other related light levels:
- General Kitchen Area: 50-75 fc
- Specialized Work Stations: 50-150 fc
- Cooking Stations and Grills: 100-200 fc
- Storage and Refrigeration: 20-50 fc
Does the NSF Rating Impact a Commercial Kitchen Lighting Layout?
It does not. You have to think of an NSF fixture as a light source that works the same way as a traditional light source. NSF rating, IP69K rating is more about the fixture’s capabilities than a reflection of how it performs as a light. There should be no issues lighting a commercial kitchen with an NSF fixture.
What are the Commercial Kitchen Lighting Codes and Regulations?
The commercial kitchen codes and regulations are specific to your area. Check your local building code departments to determine what regulations apply to you.
What are the Typical Lighting Requirements for a Commercial Kitchen?
Typical lighting requirements include whether or not the fixtures need to be food-safe, wash-down ready, and how many foot candles are required in the kitchen to provide an efficient and well-lit area for food preparation.
What Lighting is Best for a Commercial Kitchen?
Depending on the layout of the kitchen, there are several NSF-rated lighting options that would work in a commercial kitchen. The best way to determine the right lighting plan is to create a commercial kitchen light design. We are happy to do this for your commercial kitchen space.
What is the Difference Between a Lighting Design Calculator and a Lighting Plan?
Use a calculator if:
- You are looking for a free, online tool to quickly calculate the number of fixtures you need
- You want quick, simple, and immediate results
- You are looking for a count of light fixtures needed based on a specific budget
- You need a rough estimate on quantity and layout/configuration does not matter
- There is no need to include specific light balance and shadows in your documentation
Use a lighting plan layout if:
- You would like a professional lighting plan engineer to review your requirements
- You need a calculated lighting plan that shows foot candle readings
- You need to see how balanced the light levels are, and you care about reducing shadows
- You want to show aiming angles, and light positions in scale within your indoor or outdoor area
- You need professional assurance that the lights you buy will be the right choice
Sample Commercial Kitchen Lighting Plan and Heatmap
