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한국어 LED has many advantages in parking lot lighting, such as ultra-high energy saving, long life, intelligent control, etc. Choosing the most suitable parking lot light fixtures is also very important, because it is closely related to illumination, material, beam angle, power, etc. It needs to be determined according to installation environment and application scenario.
2. Indoor vs Outdoor LED Parking Lot Lighting
Indoor parking lots are usually underground and have low ceilings, so special attention should be paid to moisture and exhaust corrosion.
Outdoor parking lots are usually on the ground and have large areas, so severe weather changes and vertical illumination uniformity should be considered.
2.1 Indoor underground parking lot lights
Vapor tight, anti-corrosion and dust-proof: to deal with underground water vapor and automobile exhaust containing sulfide corrosion.
Evenly luminous: to avoid the formation of dark areas by column grid shading, requiring wide-angle lighting (recommended 120°).
Low glare: the light UGR should be <19 at the height of human eyes.
| Fixture Type | Application Scenario | Key Technical Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-proof Light (Main) | Most underground parking lots areas | IP65 waterproof + dustproof + anti-corrosion coating |
| LED Panel Light | Mounted on ceilings above driveways or parking spaces | Thickness < 3cm, Efficacy > 130 lm/W |
| LED Linear Light | Installed in pipe-dense or utility areas | IP65, CRI > Ra80 |
✅Tri-proof light description:
Indoor underground parking lots generally have low ceilings and are humid, so LED vapor tight tri proof lights can be used in almost all underground parking lots, almost maintenance-free. Just consider the length, power and beam angle. Except for high-end shopping malls that focus on aesthetics.
You can browse our vapor tight fixture light, which gives you high protection, 120° beam angle, and soft lighting experience.
2.2 Outdoor ground parking lot lights
Must withstand wind, rain, ultraviolet rays, hail impact, and temperature difference of -30℃~45℃.
Prevent mosquitoes and other organisms from entering the interior of the lamp (IP6X grade sealing is required).
High brightness, multiple beam angles, low glare, intelligent control.
| Fixture Type | Application Scenario | Key Technical Specs |
|---|---|---|
| LED street light | Mounted on poles for large open parking lots | 150–300W, Type III/V beam, IP66, 130–160 lm/W |
| LED Flood Light | Wall-mounted or pole-mounted for perimeter lighting | 100–240W, Asymmetric optics, IP66, anti-glare lens Optional wide beam angle, low height installation |
| Smart Control Option | Optional for energy-saving control and scheduling | Photocell / Motion sensor / Timer / DALI / Zigbee |
✅LED Floodlight/Streetlight Description:
High pole floodlight: only for poles over 10 meters, otherwise ground illumination uniformity is <0.4, and asymmetric optical lenses are required to control glare.
LED street lights: high vertical illumination, light distribution should avoid light interference with surrounding residences.
3. Commercial LED parking lot lights
Different commercial parking lots should be equipped with different lights to avoid the situation where one light is universal.
Shopping malls should pay special attention to high color rendering, because customers need to accurately identify the color of the car body; hospital emergency lanes must ensure zero-delay induction lighting; lights in logistics or industrial areas must be able to resist forklift impact; office buildings can sacrifice some performance to reduce costs.
3.1 Mall/shopping center parking lot
Taking into account both customer experience and operational efficiency, the lighting needs to be highly recognizable.
It needs to provide a bright, comfortable, and glare-free environment. It is easy for customers to find vehicles and entrances and exits, and the lighting itself needs to be integrated into the overall space design.
Recommended lights: Recessed LED panel lights are the best choice for driveways and main areas. Their ultra-thin design can create a neat ceiling visual effect, and the light is even and soft. In connecting areas such as elevator halls and stairwells, it is recommended to use LED line lights with a high color rendering index (Ra ≥ 80), which can more realistically restore the colors of goods and clothing.
3.2 Hospital parking lot
The safety and reliability of hospital are first considerations. Lighting must provide absolutely sufficient, flicker-free, and blind-angle-free lighting for emergency vehicle passages and stretcher transfer areas to ensure 24-hour stable operation. At same time, the corrosion of disinfection environment to led lights must be considered.
Recommended lights: LED tri proof lights with high protection level (IP65) (dustproof, waterproof, and anti-corrosion) are basic choice. Professional anti-glare LED floodlights are suitable for emergency lanes, ensuring instant start-up and sufficient light output.
3.3 Logistics Park / Industrial Parking Lot:
Extreme durability, impact resistance and adaptability to harsh environments (extreme temperatures, salt spray, dust) are key. The lights need to withstand potential collisions with forklifts, trucks, etc., provide large-area, high-intensity functional lighting for large vehicle operations and loading and unloading areas, and be able to work stably in severe cold or heat.
Recommended lights: LED anti-collision street lights with high impact resistance (IK08-IK10) are the mainstay. High-pole LED floodlights (pole height of 15-30 meters or more) are ideal for large truck parking lots, providing wide-area, high-brightness lighting. The light housing material (die-cast aluminum) and protection level (IP65/IP66) must be adapted to industrial environments.
Installation method and height: Street lights are installed on poles or brackets. Floodlights need to be installed on sturdy special high poles or towers.
Anti-collision street lights are usually 6 to 10 meters; high pole lights are installed at 15 to 30 meters or even higher depending on the coverage requirements. The lights must be stable and able to withstand strong winds.
4. LED parking lot pole lights parameter selection
| Parameter | Passenger Car Parking | Truck / Bus Parking | Special Area (Entrance / Ramp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power / Lumen Output | 80–120W (11,000–16,000lm) | 150–240W (21,000–34,000lm) | 120–150W |
| Protection Rating | IP65 (Basic) | IP66 + IK10 | IP66 |
| Beam Angle | 70° × 120° (Batwing distribution) | 90° × 140° (Asymmetric) | 45° × 80° (Glare controlled) |
| Mounting Height | 6–8 m (Pole spacing 18–24 m) | 10–12 m (Pole spacing 25–30 m) | 4–5 m (Wall or pole mounted) |
4.1 Luminous flux and power
Calculate the required luminous flux according to the parking area function and installation height to ensure that the horizontal illumination of the lane is ≥20lx and the vertical illumination of the license plate recognition area is ≥10lx (CIE 115:2010 standard).
Typical configuration: 8-meter pole position requires 14,000-18,000lm lamps, corresponding to a power of about 100-150W (luminous efficiency > 140lm/W).
4.2 Protection level
Outdoor parking lot lighting must meet IP65 protection level, and rainy and typhoon areas require IP66; forklift passages require IK08 impact resistance, and truck-intensive areas require IK10.
4.3 Beam Angle
The parking lot lane lighting selects medium beam (60°-90°) to achieve strip coverage, and the parking area is suitable for wide beam (120°) uniform lighting; strictly adopt cut-off light distribution (Type II-III) to control spill light and avoid light pollution.
4.4 Installation height
According to coverage radius, 6-8m poles are suitable for car parking lots (pole spacing ≤ 20m), and 10-12m poles are used for truck/bus areas (pole spacing ≤ 30m). The ratio of light installation height to spacing should be 1:3, such as 24m spacing for 8m poles.
5. Underground parking lot tri proof lights case
The underground second-floor parking lot of a tertiary hospital in Shanghai covers an area of 12,000 square meters. It originally used 400W metal halide lamps, which had serious flickering and high failure rate in humid environments.
| Parameter | Before Retrofit | After Retrofit (LED Tri-proof Light) |
|---|---|---|
| Fixture Model | Metal Halide Lamp | IP65 Tri-proof LED (Anti-corrosion coated) |
| Power per Light | 400W | 48W |
| Number of Fixtures | 320 sets | 290 sets (Fewer due to higher efficiency) |
| Total Power | 128 kW | 13.92 kW (↓89.1%) |
| Average Illuminance | 35 lx (Uniformity 0.3) | 82 lx (Uniformity 0.68) |
| Vertical Illuminance (License Plate) | 8 lx | 22 lx |
| Special Design | – | Silicone Seal + Nano Anti-fog Coating |
Customer feedback：
After the renovation, the lighting quality has been significantly improved, the annual electricity bill has dropped from ￥530,000 to ￥58,000, and there have been zero lamp failures in the past three years (originally 5-6 sets were damaged per month), and the maintenance cost has dropped by 92%.
6. Logistics Park Parking Case
The open-air parking lot of a cross-border logistics park in Shenzhen covers an area of 85,000 square meters (including the truck area/container yard). The original 250W high-pressure sodium lamps were seriously attenuated and the forklift passage was insufficiently illuminated.
| Parameter | Before Retrofit | After Retrofit |
|---|---|---|
| Lights | High pressure sodium street lamp | LED street light + high pole floodlight |
| Street light power | 250W×85 | 120W×75 |
| Floodlight power | – | 240W×22(12m pole) |
| Total Power | 106.25kW | 29.4 kW (↓72.3%) |
| Average illumination of lane | 18 lx (Uniformity 0.28) | 41 lx (Uniformity 0.62) |
| Vertical illumination of truck area | 5 lx | 25 lx |
Customer feedback：
Completely solved the problem of truck blind spots, and the accident rate dropped by 40%. The intelligent dimming system saves 420,000 yuan in annual electricity bills, and the IK10 anti-collision design withstands the test of accidental collisions with forklifts.
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8. Conclusion
Tri-proof lights are preferred for underground parking lots, while led panel lights or linear lights are preferred for shopping malls that focus on aesthetics.Outdoor parking lots are basically composed of street lamps and floodlights, and it should be noted that the minimum IP65 is required.
Then choose the lighting parameters and installation methods according to different needs or environments.
9. People Also Ask
What is the best height for led parking lot pole？
Ground car lot: 6-8 meters (street lights, pole distance ≤ 20 meters);
Truck/bus lot: 10-12 meters (high pole floodlights, pole distance ≤ 30 meters);
Core formula: pole height ≥ lane width × 1.5, pole spacing = pole height × 3.
Can LED parking lot light fixtures be mixed?
Yes, parking lot lights can be mixed according to different requirements in different areas.
In addition to the common outdoor parking lot where street lamps and floodlights are mixed, in some special scenes, such as hospitals, there are more types of mixed use.
Can different types of parking lots use only one type of LED light?
No. Because different parking lots may require different lighting experiences, face different weather conditions, and have different parking lot sizes and layouts. A suitable lighting solution needs to be developed for each parking lot.
What are the precautions for commercial parking lot lights?
- Choose a compliant LED light manufacturer, the product quality meets the standard, and it is safer
- Choose lights suitable for the corresponding environment, such as IP66+IK10 lights must be selected in areas with frequent typhoons.
- Choose lights with high light efficiency and long life, which are more energy-saving and have lower maintenance costs.
