This Standard sets out requirements for the control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting. It includes limits for the relevant light technical parameters to control these effects. As the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting are best controlled by appropriate design, this Standard is primarily applicable to new installations. This Standard specifically refers to the potentially adverse effects of outdoor lighting on nearby residents (e.g. of dwellings such as houses, hotels, hospitals), users of adjacent roads (e.g. vehicle drivers, pedestrians, cyclists) and transport signalling systems (e.g. air, marine, rail), and on astronomical observations.
NOTE: Appendix B provides guidance on the documentation that may be required by planning bodies, in order to facilitate assessment of a proposed lighting scheme.
The Standard does not apply to public lighting, as defined in Clause 1.4.11, unless specified by the relevant authority.
This Standard does not apply to environmental impacts associated with the daytime appearance of outdoor lighting systems, including their support structures.
Due to the diversity of biota throughout Australia and New Zealand and minimal information on thresholds and behavioural response of species to artificial light, the effect of obtrusive light on fauna is not covered within the normative parts of this Standard.
NOTE: This subject is discussed in Appendix C for information only.