Pr 402- Abu Dhabi Lighting Manual -

The Abu Dhabi Lighting Manual (PR-402), specifically the latest Version 3.0 (July 2021), is the definitive technical standard for public lighting design within the Emirate. It establishes mandatory guidelines for the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) to ensure energy efficiency, road safety, and sustainability. Key Technical Standards

1.2 Why Was PR 402 Created?

Before PR 402, lighting projects in Abu Dhabi often suffered from inconsistent illumination, excessive energy use, and light pollution. The manual was introduced to: pr 402- abu dhabi lighting manual

| Road / Area Type | Average Maintained Illuminance (Lux) | Uniformity (Uo) | Glare Rating (GR) | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------------|-------------------| | Arterial Roads | 20 – 30 lx | ≥ 0.4 | ≤ 25 | | Collector Roads | 15 – 20 lx | ≥ 0.35 | ≤ 25 | | Local Streets | 10 – 15 lx | ≥ 0.3 | ≤ 28 | | Pedestrian Zones | 5 – 15 lx | ≥ 0.25 | N/A | | High-Risk Intersections | 40 – 50 lx | ≥ 0.5 | ≤ 25 | The Abu Dhabi Lighting Manual (PR-402) , specifically

2. Scope

This procedure applies to: