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.
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Commercial Small Area/Flood/Wall Light
SKU: SSA
Category: Area Lighting, Flood Lights, Wall Mounted Lighting Fixtures
Pole Top Bracket
SKU: BKS PTB
Category: Brackets, Flood Lighting Brackets, Sports Lighting Brackets
Internal Square Slip Fit Tenon Adapter
SKU: BKS ISF10
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Flood Lighting Brackets
Wooden Pole Bracket
SKU: WPB
Category: Brackets, Flood Lighting Brackets, Sports Lighting Brackets
Bolt-On-Brackets
SKU: BKA-BO
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Flood Lighting Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Round Straight Steel – Direct Burial Pole
SKU: 4RPDB/5RPDB
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles
Square Straight Steel – Direct Burial Pole
SKU: 4SQDB/5SQDB
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles
Square Straight Steel Poles
SKU: 4SQ/5SQ/6SQ
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles
Round Straight Steel Poles
SKU: 4RP/5RP/4RPU/5RPU
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles
Round Tapered Steel Pole
SKU: RTP/RTPU
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles
Aluminum Contemporary RTP
SKU: RTPC
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Round Straight Aluminum Poles
SKU: 4RPB3/5RPB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Aluminum Round Tapered Poles
SKU: RTPB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Aluminum Fluted Round Poles with Decorative Base
SKU: 4FRN/5FRN/6FRN
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Round Straight Aluminum Hinged Base Poles
SKU: 4RHPB3/5RHPB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Square Straight Aluminum Poles
SKU: 4SQB3/5SQB3/6SQB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Aluminum Contemporary RTP
SKU: RTPC
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Round Straight Steel – Direct Burial Pole
SKU: 4RPDB/5RPDB
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles
Square Straight Steel – Direct Burial Pole
SKU: 4SQDB/5SQDB
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles
Pole Quick Mount Brackets
SKU: BKS-PQM
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Sports Lighting Brackets
Round & Square Tenon Mount Brackets
SKU: BKA-NM
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Sports Lighting Brackets
Bolt-On-Brackets
SKU: BKA-BO
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Flood Lighting Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Universal Pole Mount Bracket
SKU: BKA-UMB
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Sports Lighting Brackets
Wall Mount Area Light Brackets
SKU: BKS-WM
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Mirada Medium Horizontal Slip Fitter
SKU: BKA-XMA-XALM
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Internal Slip-Fitter Bracket
SKU: BKA-ISF
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Decorative Base Cover
SKU: GBC
Category: Accessories, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Wall Mount with LV Transformer
SKU: S75T-S105T
Category: Accessories, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Single Canopy Wall Mount
SKU: SC
Category: Accessories, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Wall Mount with HID Ballast
SKU: WMBS-D
Category: Accessories, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Round Straight Aluminum Poles
SKU: 4RPB3/5RPB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Aluminum Round Tapered Poles
SKU: RTPB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Aluminum Fluted Round Poles with Decorative Base
SKU: 4FRN/5FRN/6FRN
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
6″ Aluminum Fluted Round Pole with Decorative Base
SKU: 6FRN3
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Round Straight Aluminum Hinged Base Poles
SKU: 4RHPB3/5RHPB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Adjustable Slip Fitter Bracket
SKU: BKA-ASF
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Flood Light Brackets – Tennon and Bolt-On
SKU: BKS-PTB/FBO
Category: Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Upsweep Arm Bracket
SKU: BKU
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Sports Lighting Brackets
Lifestyle Brackets & Pole Accessories
SKU: XDLS-XDLM-BK
Category: Area Lighting Brackets, Brackets, Decorative Outdoor Light Posts & Lamps, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets
Square Straight Steel Poles
SKU: 4SQ/5SQ/6SQ
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles
Round Straight Steel Poles
SKU: 4RP/5RP/4RPU/5RPU
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles
Round Tapered Steel Pole
SKU: RTP/RTPU
Category: Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets, Steel Poles
Square Straight Aluminum Poles
SKU: 4SQB3/5SQB3/6SQB3
Category: Aluminum Poles, Light Poles, Pole Bases, and Brackets