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:

Flag Lighting


  1. 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.
  2. Three luminaires in a triangular pattern produce the best effect.
  3. 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.

Pole Length

Flag Lighting Table

PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS


LSI In Grade
(XIG)


Uplighting with optimized beam control and easy install

XFLM

Architectural Flood
(XFLM)


The ideal floodlighting solution with a variety of distributions

Floodlights

Traditional Flood
(TMFL)


LSI Traditional floods offer solid performance and durable construction

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Pole Top Bracket

Pole Top Bracket

SKU: BKS PTB
Category: Brackets, Flood Lighting Brackets, Sports Lighting Brackets

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Tenon Reducers

Tenon Reducers

SKU: BKS NM
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Flood Lighting Brackets

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Internal Square Slip Fit Tenon Adapter

Internal Square Slip Fit Tenon Adapter

SKU: BKS ISF10
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Flood Lighting Brackets

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Wooden Pole Bracket

Wooden Pole Bracket

SKU: WPB
Category: Brackets, Flood Lighting Brackets, Sports Lighting Brackets

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Bolt-On-Brackets

Bolt-On-Brackets

SKU: BKA-BO
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Flood Lighting Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Square Straight Steel Poles

Square Straight Steel Poles

SKU: 4SQ/5SQ/6SQ
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles

UL Listed
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Round Straight Steel Poles

Round Straight Steel Poles

SKU: 4RP/5RP/4RPU/5RPU
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles

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Round Tapered Steel Pole

Round Tapered Steel Pole

SKU: RTP/RTPU
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles

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Round Straight Aluminum Poles

Round Straight Aluminum Poles

SKU: 4RPB3/5RPB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Aluminum Round Tapered Poles

Aluminum Round Tapered Poles

SKU: RTPB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Aluminum Fluted Round Poles with Decorative Base

Aluminum Fluted Round Poles with Decorative Base

SKU: 4FRN/5FRN/6FRN
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Round Straight Aluminum Hinged Base Poles

Round Straight Aluminum Hinged Base Poles

SKU: 4RHPB3/5RHPB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Square Straight Aluminum Poles

Square Straight Aluminum Poles

SKU: 4SQB3/5SQB3/6SQB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Pole Quick Mount Bracket

Pole Quick Mount Brackets

SKU: BKS-PQM
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Sports Lighting Brackets

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Tenon Mount Bracket

Round & Square Tenon Mount Brackets

SKU: BKA-NM
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Sports Lighting Brackets

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Bolt-On-Brackets

Bolt-On-Brackets

SKU: BKA-BO
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Flood Lighting Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Universal Pole Mount Bracket

Universal Pole Mount Bracket

SKU: BKA-UMB
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Sports Lighting Brackets

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Wall Mount Bracket

Wall Mount Area Light Brackets

SKU: BKS-WM
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Mirada Medium Horizontal Slip Fitter

Mirada Medium Horizontal Slip Fitter

SKU: BKA-XMA-XALM
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Internal Slip-Fitter 41

Internal Slip-Fitter 41

SKU: bka-41sf
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Internal Slip-Fitter Bracket

Internal Slip-Fitter Bracket

SKU: BKA-ISF
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Decorative Base Cover

Decorative Base Cover

SKU: GBC
Category: Accessories, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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U-Bent Hook

U-Bent Hook

SKU: UH
Category: Accessories, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Classic Hook

Classic Hook

SKU: CH
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Straight Stem

Straight Stem

SKU: MS
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Twin Moun Adaptor

Twin Moun Adaptor

SKU: TMA
Category: Accessories, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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LV Mounting Spike

LV Mounting Spike

SKU: SPP
Category: Accessories, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Wall Mount with LV Transformer

Wall Mount with LV Transformer

SKU: S75T-S105T
Category: Accessories, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Single Canopy Wall Mount

Single Canopy Wall Mount

SKU: SC
Category: Accessories, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Wall Mount with HID Ballast

Wall Mount with HID Ballast

SKU: WMBS-D
Category: Accessories, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Round Straight Aluminum Poles

Round Straight Aluminum Poles

SKU: 4RPB3/5RPB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Aluminum Round Tapered Poles

Aluminum Round Tapered Poles

SKU: RTPB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Aluminum Fluted Round Poles with Decorative Base

Aluminum Fluted Round Poles with Decorative Base

SKU: 4FRN/5FRN/6FRN
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Round Straight Aluminum Hinged Base Poles

Round Straight Aluminum Hinged Base Poles

SKU: 4RHPB3/5RHPB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Adjustable Slip Fitter Bracket

Adjustable Slip Fitter Bracket

SKU: BKA-ASF
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Flood Light Brackets - Tennon and Bolt-On

Flood Light Brackets – Tennon and Bolt-On

SKU: BKS-PTB/FBO
Category: Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Upsweep Arm Bracket

Upsweep Arm Bracket

SKU: BKU
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Sports Lighting Brackets

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Lifestyle Brackets & Pole Accessories

Lifestyle Brackets & Pole Accessories

SKU: XDLS-XDLM-BK
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Decorative Outdoor Light Posts & Lamps, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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Square Straight Steel Poles

Square Straight Steel Poles

SKU: 4SQ/5SQ/6SQ
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles

UL Listed
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Round Straight Steel Poles

Round Straight Steel Poles

SKU: 4RP/5RP/4RPU/5RPU
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles

UL Listed
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Round Tapered Steel Pole

Round Tapered Steel Pole

SKU: RTP/RTPU
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles

UL ListedCSA Certification
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Square Straight Aluminum Poles

Square Straight Aluminum Poles

SKU: 4SQB3/5SQB3/6SQB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets

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