Don Davis Car Dealership – Parts Department Lighting Upgrade
Efficient lighting is critical in automotive parts warehouses, where accuracy, visibility, and speed all directly impact daily operations. MHSC Lighting & Electrical completed a detailed lighting layout and photometric study for the Don Davis Car Dealership parts facility, delivering a high-performance LED solution designed for both open floor areas and sectioned storage zones.
Project Overview
The Don Davis Parts Department required a lighting system that could handle:
- Open warehouse space with wide floor coverage
- Segmented storage and enclosed areas
- Consistent brightness for parts identification and workflow
- Energy efficiency with long-term reliability
This project focused on achieving uniform light distribution across all working areas, ensuring technicians and staff can operate efficiently without shadows or dark spots.
Lighting Layout & Placement Strategy
Unlike high pile storage facilities that require aisle-focused lighting, this design uses a balanced grid layout across the entire space.
Key design considerations included:
Even Fixture Spacing
Lighting was carefully positioned in a uniform pattern to provide:
- Consistent coverage across the main floor
- Smooth transitions between open and enclosed areas
- Reduced glare and shadowing
Wall and Perimeter Lighting Support
Additional light distribution along walls ensures:
- No drop-off in brightness at edges
- Better visibility in storage zones and corners
- Safer navigation throughout the facility
Zoned Coverage
The layout accounts for different functional areas within the parts department, ensuring each space receives appropriate light levels.
Fixture Selection & Output
The project utilizes high-output LED fixtures designed for commercial and warehouse applications:
Fixture Type:
- HBCP240-240W LED High Bay
Performance Specs:
- 40,001 lumens per fixture
- 100% efficiency rating
- Total fixtures installed: 30
These fixtures provide strong illumination while maintaining energy efficiency and long operational life.
Photometric Results
The lighting design was validated through a detailed photometric analysis to ensure performance targets were met.
Average Light Levels:
- Parts Room: 120.75 foot-candles
- Service Area: 95.47 foot-candles
These levels exceed typical requirements for warehouse and parts handling environments, ensuring:
- Clear visibility for small components
- Improved accuracy in picking and sorting
- Reduced eye strain for employees
Mounting & Environmental Factors
According to the layout specifications:
- Mounting height: 18 feet
- Wall height: 20 feet
- Reflectance values:
- Ceiling: 0.80
- Walls: 0.50
- Floor: 0.20
These factors were incorporated into the lighting calculations to ensure accurate real-world performance.
Benefits for Automotive Parts Operations
This upgraded LED lighting system delivers several key advantages for the dealership:
Improved Accuracy & Productivity
- Bright, consistent lighting helps staff quickly identify parts
- Reduces errors in picking and inventory handling
Enhanced Workplace Safety
- Eliminates dark zones and uneven lighting
- Improves visibility across the entire floor
Energy Efficiency
- Lower energy consumption compared to legacy lighting
- Reduced operating costs over time
Low Maintenance
- Long-lasting LED fixtures reduce service interruptions
- Reliable performance in commercial environments
Final Results
The Don Davis Parts Department lighting project successfully delivers:
- Uniform, high-output lighting across all areas
- Strategic fixture placement for optimal coverage
- Strong photometric performance with excellent averages
- A modern, energy-efficient LED system
This design ensures the facility operates at peak efficiency while maintaining a safe and well-lit environment for staff.
Need Lighting for Your Warehouse or Dealership?
MHSC Lighting & Electrical provides:
- Photometric lighting layouts
- LED warehouse and commercial lighting design
- Automotive dealership lighting solutions
- Energy-efficient retrofit and new installations
If your facility has uneven lighting, outdated fixtures, or productivity challenges, we can design a system tailored to your space.
