ElectricalBeta
Lighting Design
Interior lighting layout with lux level verification
Beta module: functional, with verification in progress.
Code references
SBC 401— Saudi Electrical Code
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Room Length | m |
| Room Width | m |
| Mounting Height | m |
| Ceiling Reflectance | - |
| Wall Reflectance | - |
| Floor Reflectance | - |
| Lumens per Fixture | lm |
| Watts per Fixture | W |
| Target Illuminance | lux |
| Space Type | — |
| Light Loss Factor | - |
| Daylight Zone Area | m² |
| Daylight Credit Fraction | - |
| Emergency Zone? | — |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Lighting Design calculator do?
- Interior lighting layout with lux level verification. It references SBC 401 (Saudi Electrical Code).
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Lighting Design calculator use?
- The Lighting Design calculator references SBC 401 (Saudi Electrical Code).
- What inputs does the Lighting Design calculator need?
- The Lighting Design calculator takes 14 inputs: Room Length (m), Room Width (m), Mounting Height (m), Ceiling Reflectance, Wall Reflectance, Floor Reflectance, Lumens per Fixture (lm), Watts per Fixture (W), Target Illuminance (lux), Space Type, Light Loss Factor, Daylight Zone Area (m²), Daylight Credit Fraction, Emergency Zone?.
- Is the Lighting Design calculator verified?
- Lighting Design is a beta module. It works, but verification is still in progress. Its results carry documented limitations and require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.