DODGING PITFALLS IN LIGHTING PRODUCT SPECS

摘要

The typical public-sector requirement to name three alternative specifications can cause major headaches for lighting designers. This seemingly benign rule can be counterproductive, says James Benya of UC-Davis' California Lighting Technology Center. "Owners and government agencies naively believe that three-name specification guarantees competition. I warn my clients that competitive products may not perform, may require different wiring methods and materials, and may cause serious delays in construction and commissioning."