IS PERIMETER LIGHTING REQUIRED?
Maintaining the appropriate level of security is essential in adult and juvenile facilities. Juvenile regulations specifically require that the outdoor exercise area be lighted to provide for nighttime programming “and to provide security.” In facilities with a secure perimeter, lighting that area is an essential element in providing the security and observation necessary to prevent unauthorized access by the general public and to ensure that inmates/minors remain within the confines of the facility. The location of the facility, community concerns and security requirements must all be considered when designing the type and intensity of perimeter lighting.
