DarkSky Approved Commercial Luminaire Compliance Checker

Enter the spec of a commercial outdoor luminaire to check compliance with DarkSky Approved Commercial Luminaire criteria (Program Guidelines v3.1, October 2025). This is an informational self-check, not an official approval.

Luminaire total lumen output Initial total lumens (from LM-79 test report)

Uplight output (lumens 90°-180°) From photometric file — LCS zones UL + UH combined

Correlated color temperature (CCT) Nominal value in Kelvins

Dimming capability Required for luminaires over 500 lumens

Electrical safety certification Third-party nationally recognized testing laboratory

Luminaire mount height (m) Affects high-angle light criteria

High-angle light (% of total, 80°-90°) From photometric file — LCS zones FVH + BVH

Distribution type Beam pattern symmetry

Shielding option available Required for pole-mounted area lighting

Upward tilt adjustment Max 5° permitted by DarkSky program

This checker implements DarkSky Approved Commercial Luminaire criteria per Program Guidelines v3.1 (October 2025). Official approval requires submission of ISO 17025 accredited photometric reports and a completed manufacturer application. Reference: darksky.org.

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