Lighting for Contractors

The 2009 IECC requires half the “hard-wired” or permanent lighting fixtures be fitted with high-efficiency lamps. Builders can meet the re-quirement by putting compact fluorescent lamps in hard-wired fixtures or installing fixtures with pin-type bases compatible with high effi-ciency lamps. High efficiency lighting continues to be one of the most efficient ways to conserve energy. Moreover, efficient lighting usually has a payback in savings measured in months, not years, making it an excellent investment for homeowners.