Fail-Safe Correctional Space Selection Guide

Unsupervised Areas

This section details lighting solutions for unsupervised areas within correctional facilities, characterized by inmates being present for long periods and guards only passing by periodically. Fixtures are typically mounted at lower heights and are designed for high abuse resistance with thick lenses and metal.

Applicability	Cells	Showers	Work Spaces
FMB	★★★	★★★	★★★
FMR	★★★	★★	★★★
FCC	★★★	★★★	★★★
FUSL	★★	★★	★★

Features	Mounting	Size	Max Lumens*	Wet Location	Max Metal Ga./Thickness	Max Total Lens Thickness
Cells	Wall	2', 4'	5,264/5,264	N/A	12 ga/0.109"	.750"
Showers	Recessed	1x1, 1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x4	9,960	Optional	12 ga /0.109"	.875"
Work Spaces	Corner	2', 4'	7,178	Optional	12 ga /0.109"	.875"
(General)	Surface	2', 4'	11,832	Optional	12 ga/0.109"	.687"

Notes: ★★★ = high applicability, ★★ = medium applicability, ★ = low applicability, blank = non-applicable. *Max Lumens with 0.250" Polycarbonate Lens.

Supervised Areas

This section covers lighting for supervised areas, where inmates may be present, and guards are readily available. Fixtures can be mounted at various heights and are designed to withstand intermittent, moderate abuse.

Applicability	Hallways	Cafeterias	Visiting Spaces
FCT	★★★	★★★	★★★
FMS	★★	★★	★★
TR15	★	★	★

Features	Mounting	Size	Max Lumens*	Wet Location	Max Metal Ga./Thickness	Max Total Lens Thickness
Hallways	Surface	2', 4'	16,700	N/A	12 ga /0.109"	.500"
Cafeterias	Surface	1x1, 1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x4	15,300	Optional	12 ga /0.109"	.860"
Visiting Spaces	Wall	15" Round	4,875	Standard	N/A	0.135"

Notes: ★★★ = high applicability, ★★ = medium applicability, ★ = low applicability, blank = non-applicable. *Max Lumens with 0.250" Polycarbonate Lens.

Non-Correctional Areas

This section covers lighting for non-correctional areas, where inmates are never or rarely present, and guards are also rarely present. These areas may prioritize improved aesthetic appearance, and lenses can be polycarbonate or acrylic.

Applicability	Offices	Entrances	Waiting Areas
GRV	★★★	★★	★★★
FLD6B	★★★	★★★	★★★
ENV	★★	★★★	★★
G12	★	★★★	★

Features	Mounting	Size	Max Lumens*	Wet Location	Max Total Lens Thickness
Offices	Recessed	1x4, 2x2, 2x4	18,000	N/A	0.187"
Entrances	Recessed	6" Round	7,000	Standard	0.375"
Waiting Areas	Recessed	1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x4	6,489	Standard	0.250"
(General)	Wall	12" Square	3,750	Standard	0.135"

Notes: ★★★ = high applicability, ★★ = medium applicability, ★ = low applicability, blank = non-applicable. *Max Lumens with 0.250" Polycarbonate Lens.

Security Level Comparison

This table outlines the security level features for different lighting product lines.

Security Level	Super Max	Max	Medium	Minimum	High Abuse	Non-Correctional
Metal Material	Steel / Stainless	Steel / Stainless	Steel / Stainless	Steel / Stainless	Stainless / Aluminum	Steel / Aluminum
Door Gauge	12 ga	14 ga	16 ga	18 ga	20 ga	N/A
Housing Gauge	14 ga	14 ga	16 ga	16 ga	20 ga	N/A
Lens	Polycarbonate or Tempered Glass	0.375" Polycarbonate or Tempered Glass	0.250" Polycarbonate or Tempered Glass	0.187" Polycarbonate or Tempered Glass	0.156" Polycarbonate	0.125" DR Acrylic

Control Systems

This section describes available control systems for lighting fixtures.

Areas	TCS Touch Control System	SPS Security Push System	Commercial Switch / Dimmer
Unsupervised Areas	★★★	★★
Supervised Areas	★★	★★★	★
Non-Correctional Areas			★★★

Control System Features	Description
TCS Touch Control System	High security capacitive touch bolt Remote override capacity Integral to fixture or remote in wall
SPS Security Push System	Security push switch, integral to fixture Local single fixture/circuit control
Commercial Switch / Dimmer	Non-tamper resistant Offers on/off and dimming

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