9200 Baythorne Facility Lighting Layout & Photometric Study
Upgrading lighting in a high pile warehouse requires more than just brighter fixtures. It demands a strategic layout, proper spacing, and compliance with safety standards. At MHSC Lighting & Electrical, we recently completed a detailed lighting design and photometric analysis for a high pile storage facility located at 9200 Baythorne.
This project focused on delivering consistent illumination across pallet aisles, improving visibility, and ensuring emergency lighting compliance in a high-density storage environment.
Project Overview
The 9200 Baythorne facility is a high pile warehouse storing materials up to 12 feet in height, including Group A plastics and Class IV commodities. These storage types require careful lighting planning due to:
- Narrow aisles between pallet rows
- Tall storage blocking light distribution
- Increased fire and safety code requirements
- Need for emergency visibility during outages
The goal was to create a lighting system that provides:
- Strong, uniform illumination across aisles
- Clear visibility between pallet rows
- Energy-efficient operation using LED technology
- Integrated emergency lighting coverage
Lighting Layout Strategy
9200 Baythorne Facility Lighting Layout & Photometric Study.
Upgrading lighting in a high pile warehouse requires more than just brighter fixtures. It demands a strategic layout, proper spacing, and compliance with safety standards. At MHSC Lighting & Electrical, we recently completed a detailed lighting design and photometric analysis for a high pile storage facility located at 9200 Baythorne.
This project focused on delivering consistent illumination across pallet aisles, improving visibility, and ensuring emergency lighting compliance in a high-density storage environment.
Unlike traditional open-area lighting, this design uses a linear aisle-based layout. Fixtures are positioned directly between pallet rows to eliminate shadows and dark zones.
Key design elements include:
Linear Aisle Lighting
- Lights are aligned with pallet aisles
- Reduces shadowing caused by stored materials
- Improves worker visibility and safety
High Bay LED Fixtures
- Installed at approximately 18 feet mounting height
- Designed for wide and even light distribution
- Optimized for warehouse environments
Uniform Coverage
The photometric study ensures consistent light levels throughout the space, avoiding hot spots or dim areas.
- Average light level: 73.90 foot-candles (Parts Room)
- Balanced reflectance values:
- Ceiling: 0.80
- Walls: 0.50
- Floor: 0.20
The project uses high-performance LED high bay fixtures:
Fixture Types:
- LHBA-Flat
- LHBA-Flat-EM (Emergency)
Specifications:
- ~29,363 lumens per fixture
- High efficiency (100% rated output)
- Integrated motion and daylight sensors
- Emergency battery backup for code compliance
Quantity Installed:
- 42 standard fixtures
- 46 emergency-capable fixtures
This combination ensures both performance and safety, especially in high pile storage areas where lighting is critical during emergencies.
Emergency Lighting & Code Compliance
High pile warehouses require strict adherence to safety and fire codes. This design includes:
- Emergency battery packs providing 90 minutes of backup lighting
- Exit signs mounted at proper heights (14 to 18 feet)
- Unswitched circuits to maintain emergency operation
These features ensure the facility remains safe and navigable during power outages or emergency situations.
Benefits of LED High Bay Lighting in Warehouses
Switching to LED high bay lighting delivers immediate and long-term advantages:
Improved Visibility
- Clear sightlines down aisles
- Reduced shadows between pallets
- Safer working conditions
Energy Efficiency
- Lower power consumption compared to legacy systems
- Reduced operating costs
- Longer fixture lifespan
Lower Maintenance
- Fewer replacements
- Reliable performance in industrial environments
Smart Controls
- Motion sensors reduce unnecessary usage
- Daylight harvesting optimizes energy savings
- Lower power consumption compared to legacy systems
- Reduced operating costs
- Longer fixture lifespan
Lower Maintenance
- Fewer replacements
- Reliable performance in industrial environments
Smart Controls
- Motion sensors reduce unnecessary usage
- Daylight harvesting optimizes energy savings
- Motion sensors reduce unnecessary usage
- Daylight harvesting optimizes energy savings
Final Results
The completed lighting design for 9200 Baythorne delivers:
- Strong, uniform light distribution across all storage zones
- Optimized fixture placement for high pile storage
- Full emergency lighting integration
- Energy-efficient LED performance
The result is a safer, brighter, and more efficient warehouse environment tailored to the specific needs of high-density storage operations.
Need a Warehouse Lighting Upgrade?
MHSC Lighting & Electrical specializes in:
- High pile warehouse lighting design
- Photometric lighting studies
- LED retrofits and new installations
- Emergency and code-compliant lighting systems
If your facility has dark zones, uneven lighting, or outdated fixtures, we can design a solution that improves safety, performance, and efficiency.
