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HOW TO LIGHT A FLAG

According to the U.S Flag Code, American flags must be illuminated when flown at night.

Visibility is dependent on the relative positions of the luminaire, flag, and viewer, as well as on ambient light levels and contrast ratios with respect to other objects in the field of view. These rules of thumb should result in a satisfactory installation, regardless of the many variables involved:

Always use multiple luminaires to ensure flag is adequately illuminated, regardless of wind direction. Two per flag is good and three per flag is better.
Three luminaires in a triangular pattern produce the best effect.
Inground fixtures should be setback from the pole one-third to one-half the length of the flag. Floodlights may be setback from the pole one-half to one full pole length.

Use this table to estimate light levels for your project.

Light levels shown below are average maintained footcandles from a single luminaire. For more specific project needs, please
consult our lighting experts.

HOW TO LIGHT A FLAG

Use this table to estimate light levels for your project.

PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS

LSI In Grade (XIG)

Architectural Flood (XFLM)

Traditional Flood (TMFL)

Product Recommendations

Filters

Lumens

Color Temperatures

Life Safety Features

Sensors

Additional Options

ZONE™ Sports Flood

Traditional Flood 2XL

Traditional Flood XL

Architectural Flood

In Grade

Commercial Medium Area/Flood/Wall Light

Commercial Small Area/Flood/Wall Light

Traditional Flood Large

Traditional Flood Medium

Traditional Flood Small

Pole Top Bracket

Flood Wall Mount Bracket

Tenon Reducers

Bolt On Side Tenon Mount

Internal Square Slip Fit Tenon Adapter

Wooden Pole Bracket

Bolt-On-Brackets

SSA/SMA Pole Combo

Round Straight Steel – Direct Burial Pole

Square Straight Steel – Direct Burial Pole

Square Straight Steel – Universal Replacement Poles

Square Straight Steel Poles

Round Straight Steel Poles

Round Tapered Steel Pole

Aluminum Contemporary RTP

Round Straight Aluminum Poles

Aluminum Round Tapered Poles

Aluminum Fluted Round Poles with Decorative Base

Round Straight Aluminum Hinged Base Poles

Square Straight Aluminum Poles

Aluminum Contemporary RTP

Round Straight Steel – Direct Burial Pole

Square Straight Steel – Direct Burial Pole

Pole Quick Mount Brackets

Round & Square Tenon Mount Brackets

Bolt-On-Brackets

Universal Pole Mount Bracket

Wall Mount Area Light Brackets

Mirada Medium Horizontal Slip Fitter

Internal Slip-Fitter 41

Internal Slip-Fitter Bracket

Decorative Base Cover

U-Bent Hook

Classic Hook

Straight Stem

Twin Moun Adaptor

LV Mounting Spike

Wall Mount with LV Transformer

Single Canopy Wall Mount

Wall Mount with HID Ballast

Round Straight Aluminum Poles

5″ Aluminum Round Pole

Aluminum Round Tapered Poles

Aluminum Fluted Round Poles with Decorative Base

6″ Aluminum Fluted Round Pole with Decorative Base

Round Straight Aluminum Hinged Base Poles

Adjustable Slip Fitter Bracket

Flood Light Brackets – Tennon and Bolt-On

Upsweep Arm Bracket

Lifestyle Brackets & Pole Accessories

Square Straight Steel Poles

Round Straight Steel Poles

Round Tapered Steel Pole

Square Straight Aluminum Poles

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Traditional Flood
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