Engineering Standard
SAES-O-204 10 March 2012
Security Lighting
Document Responsibility: Safety and Security Standards Committee
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards
Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................... 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................ 2
3 References.................................................... 2
4 General Requirements.................................. 3
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Document Responsibility: Safety and Security Standards Committee SAES-O-204
Issue Date: 10 March 2012
Next Planned Update: 10 March 2017 Security Lighting
1 Introduction
1.1 This Standard covers mandatory requirements governing the design and
installation of security lighting for Saudi Aramco industrial facilities classified
under SAES-O-201, Section 4.2.
1.2 This Standard shall be used in conjunction with Security Directive SEC-04
issued by the High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS), Ministry of
Interior, Government of Saudi Arabia. The details of the requirements can be
found in SEC-04.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
2.1 All conflicts between Standards, Requisitions for Material, related
Specifications, Codes, Forms, Drawings and other documents shall be resolved
as per SAES-O-201, Section 2.
2.2 Any deviations from the provisions of this Standard shall be resolved as per
SAES-O-201, Section 2.
3 References
All referenced Specifications, Standards, Codes, Forms, Drawings and similar material
shall be of the latest issue (including all revisions, addenda and supplements) unless
stated otherwise.
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
SAES-M-100 Saudi Aramco Building Code
SAES-O-201 Application of Security Directives
SAES-O-203 Security Gate
SAES-O-204 Security Lighting
SAES-O-205 Integrated Security Systems
SAES-O-206 Security Devices
SAES-O-207 Power Supply
SAES-P-100 - 199 Electrical Standards
SAES-Q-001 Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete
Structures
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3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
UL 1598 Luminaires
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)
- The IESNA Lighting Handbook; Reference &
Applications
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
Security Directives
SEC-04 Security Lighting
4 General Requirements
The lighting systems specified in this standard define the minimum requirements for
security related lighting at facilities. The details of each requirement can be found in
SEC-04.
The standard commences covers all lighting types used in security related lighting.
All lighting installations shall comply with the requirements of the applicable Saudi
Aramco Engineering Standards referenced in Section 3 of this directive.
The details are shown below.
4.1 Perimeter Lighting
Perimeter lighting shall illuminate the fence line and its surrounding area with
the minimum light levels specified in SEC-04. The design shall ensure that
lighting system components do not interfere with cameras and other sensors.
Lighting poles shall typically be 5 m high, spaced 20 m apart and be installed in
the area allocated for lighting in SAES-O-202. The type of perimeter lighting
shall depend on the facility classification. The light pole height and spacing may
be varied as long as the light intensity specified in SEC-04 is met. If required,
higher light intensity levels shall be used to maximize the quality of perimeter
camera images.
4.2 Area Security Lighting
Area lighting deployed for security related requirements shall have an average
illuminance of 5 lux. Poles used for area lighting shall be between 10 m to 30 m
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in height.
Area lighting shall be designed so that it shall not interfere with perimeter
intrusion detection sensors, assessment cameras (such as glare, blinding or
extreme bright spots within the camera field-of-view or the intrusion detection
area), or be an aid to defeating the intrusion sensors.
4.3 Checkpoint Lighting
Checkpoint lighting shall illuminate designated areas with the minimum light
levels specified in SEC-04. Designated areas are the approach, exit and
gatehouse area of the checkpoint or locations within the checkpoint where
illumination is required due to operational considerations. Lighting in the
checkpoint area shall be uniform with all light illumination overlapping adjacent
light illumination.
Lights used for checkpoint Lighting shall have a Color Rendering Index
(CRI)>50 as defined by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
(IESNA) handbook.
Light levels and luminaire aiming angles shall be sufficient to clearly identify
incoming vehicles, vehicle license plates, pedestrians, vehicle drivers and cargo
at least 10 m away from the gate house anywhere in the checkpoint area and
permit inspection of people, vehicles, goods and documents.
4.4 Gatehouse Interior Lighting
Gate House interior lighting shall provide adequate task level lighting with
illuminance at the countertop level, inside the gate house, at least 300 lux
(30 fc). It shall be controlled by a dimmer mounted inside the gatehouse.
4.5 Shared Fence Lighting
Shared fence lighting requirements apply when a new facility is set up next to an
existing facility that already has perimeter lighting and intrusion detection.
The intention of this requirement is to ensure that there is minimal interaction
between the two facilities security systems and each security system functions
independently of the other.
Shared fence lighting shall illuminate the fence line and its surrounding area as
specified in SEC-04. Lighting along the fence line shall be uniform with all
light illumination overlapping adjacent light illumination.
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4.6 Common Requirements
The details of all common requirements for the lighting system can be found in
SEC-04. The sections below provide a brief summary.
4.6.1 Lighting System Design
The lighting system for perimeter, area lighting and shared fence lighting
shall be designed based on lighting calculations using the point by point
method. This calculation sheet shall be available for inspection by
Industrial Security Operations (ISO) and HCIS.
Computer plotter prints shall be supplied with all security lighting
proposals showing grid patterns and calculations covering perimeter,
area lighting at perimeter fences and shared fence lighting.
4.6.2 Lighting Poles
Poles shall be made of aluminum or hot-dipped galvanized steel and
shall be grounded in accordance with NFPA-70 and the applicable
provisions of SAES-P-100 through 199.
4.6.3 Luminaires
All luminaires shall reach full intensity in the time specified in SEC-04.
The body shall be made of corrosion resistant material and sealed against
the environment. They shall be designed so that they can be aimed in
horizontal and vertical directions. The luminaires shall meet the
requirements of UL 1598.
4.6.4 Lamp Characteristics
Any lighting technology may be used as long as light levels at designated
distances are maintained and a minimum light output of 48,000 lumens is
maintained. Lamps used in coastal areas shall be designed for the
environment.
4.6.5 Cabling
Cabling for the lighting system shall be buried and fully comply with the
applicable provisions of SAES-P-100 through 199. When cables rise
above ground they shall be encased in rigid metal conduit or inside the
support masts for the lights.
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4.6.6 Power Supply
4.6.6.1 In Class 1 & 2 facilities perimeter lights shall be powered by
two dedicated power circuits.
Each light shall be on an individual circuit from the ring main.
Each light shall be connected to a different ring main than the
light adjacent to it.
4.6.6.2 Lights shall be powered by an emergency power generator in
the event of power failure as specified in SAES-O-207.
4.6.6.3 Power supply shall comply with the requirements of
SAES-O-207 and applicable provisions of SAES-P-100
through 199.
4.6.7 Lighting Control
4.6.7.1 Perimeter, area lighting, checkpoint lighting and shared fence
lighting shall be controlled automatically. The lighting
controls shall be designed so the lights are energized prior to
darkness, or during the day, at a time suitable for the run-up
period of the lamps used.
4.6.7.2 Lighting controls shall energize the lights when the ambient
natural lighting level is 1.6 times the average horizontal
perimeter light illuminance design level or 15 lux (1.5 fc),
whichever is higher. This ensures that the designed
illuminance is met during dusk and dark periods of the day as
well as after dark.
4.6.7.3 A manual backup switch to power on designated lights on shall
be provided in the security control room.
4.6.7.4 A switch shall be provided to permit the use of alternate
perimeter, area or shared fence luminaires if required.
Activation of this switch shall cause every alternate luminaire
to turn on.
4.6.7.5 Security lighting shall be independent of other lighting and
power systems at the facility.
4.6.7.6 All switchgear controls and switches for security lighting shall
be located in a locked and secure facility.
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4.6.8 Lighting System Maintenance
Proponent shall ensure that all special equipment and tools for lighting
system maintenance are available onsite.
Proponent shall implement a luminaire group relamping program based
on the manufacturers Lamp Lumen Depreciation (LLD) factors.
This program shall be designed to replace all lamps when the lamp
reaches between 70% to 80% of its estimated life. Maintenance
organizations shall maintain a maintenance log of each security light
lamp history and the estimated date of replacement based on the LLD
factor.
Proponent shall implement a maintenance program to ensure all
luminaires are cleaned on a regular basis at intervals of 24 months or less
based on Lamp Direct Depreciation (LDD) factors. More frequent
cleaning should be performed for facilities located in areas prone to dirt
accumulation on the luminaire.
Proponent shall implement a maintenance program to replace failed lamps
or lighting system devices within 72 hours of detection. If adjacent
luminaires or luminaires used for perimeter lighting fail, at least one of
them shall be repaired within 24 hours.
The full details of the maintenance requirement can be found in SEC-04.
Revision Summary
10 March 2012 New Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard.
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