GB/T 16275-2025 Urban rail transit lighting
1 Scope
This document specifies the lighting modes and types, lighting sources, lighting fixtures and ancillary devices, lighting quality, lighting standard, emergency lighting, lighting energy saving, lighting distribution and control, operation, maintenance, measurement and other requirements of urban rail transit lighting.
This document is applicable to the design, operation, maintenance and inspection of lighting in various urban rail transit places.
This document is not applicable to lighting for urban rail transit vehicles.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain requirements which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 5700 Measurement methods for lighting
GB 7000.1 Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (GB 7000.1-2015, IEC 60598,1:2014, IDT)
GB 7000.2 Luminaires - Part 2-22: Particular requirements - Luminaires for emergency lighting (GB 7000.2-2008, IEC 60598-2-22: 2002, IDT)
GB/T 7921-2008 Uniform color space and color difference formula
GB 17625.1 Electromagnetic compatibility - Limits - Part 1: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤16 A per phase) (GB 17625.1-2012, IEC 61000-3-22: 2009, IDT)
GB/T 17743 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment (GB 17743-2021, CISPR 15:2018, IDT)
GB 17896 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of ballasts for gas discharge lamps for general lighting
GB 17945 Fire emergency lighting and evacuate indicating system
GB 19044 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of fluorescent lamps for general lighting
GB 19510.14 Lamp controlgear - Part 14: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules (GB 19510.14-2009, IEC 61347-2-13:2006, IDT)
GB 19573 Limited values of energy efficiency and rating criteria for high-pressure sodium vapour lamps
GB 20054 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for metal-halide lamps
GB/T 24825 DC or AC supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules - Performance specifications (GB 24825-2022, IEC 62384: 2020, MOD)
GB 30255 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of LED products for indoor lighting
GB/T 31831 Technical requirements for application of LED indoor lighting
GB 37478 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of LED luminaires for road and tunnel lighting
GB 38450 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of LED flat panel luminaires
GB 50016 Code for fire protection design of buildings
GB 50033 Standard for daylighting design of buildings
GB 50034 Standard for lighting design of buildings
GB 50058 Code for design of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres
GB 50073 Code for design of clean room
GB 51298 Standard for fire protection design of metro
GB 55015 General code for energy efficiency and renewable energy application in buildings
GB 55016 General code for building environment
GB 55024 General code for building electricity and intelligence
GB 55037 General specification for building fire protection
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB 50034 and the following apply.
3.1
urban rail transit
urban public passenger transport system with special track, including subway, light rail, monorail, tram, maglev, automatic guide track and urban fast rail system
[Source: GB/T 50833-2012, 2.0.1]
3.2
local lighting
lighting set to illuminate a certain area for work under specific vision
3.3
normal lighting
indoor and outdoor lighting used under normal circumstances
3.4
emergency lighting
lighting enabled due to failure of power supply for normal lighting, including escape lighting and stand-by lighting
[Source: GB 50034-2013, 2.0.19, modified]
3.5
escape lighting
part of emergency lighting set to ensure that evacuation paths can be effectively identified and used, including evacuation path lighting and indication signs
3.6
stand-by lighting
part of emergency lighting set to maintain normal activities
3.7
transition lighting
lighting with successive levels of brightness set to reduce the excessive brightness difference between the inside and outside of buildings and structures
3.8
on-duty lighting
lighting set when people are on duty during non-working hours
3.9
average illuminance
average value of illuminance on a specified surface
3.10
maintenance factor
ratio of the average illuminance or average brightness on the specified surface of the lighting device used for a certain period to that on the specified surface when the device is just installed under the same conditions
3.11
uniformity ratio of illuminance
U0
ratio of the minimum illuminance to the average illuminance on the specified surface
3.12
general colour rendering index
Ra
average value of the color rendering index of the light source to the first to eighth standard color samples specified by the International Lighting Committee, generally called color rendering index
3.13
reflectance
ratio of reflected radiation flux or luminous flux to incident radiation flux or luminous flux under the given spectral composition, polarization state and geometric distribution of incident radiation
3.14
lighting power density; LPD
rated power of general lighting per unit area under normal lighting conditions, including auxiliary electrical devices such as light source, ballast, driving power supply or transformer
Note: It is expressed in watts per square meter (W/m2).
Contents
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Lighting modes and types
5 Lighting sources
6 Lighting fixtures and ancillary devices
7 Lighting quality
7.1 Illuminance and brightness distribution
7.2 Colors of light sources
7.3 Glare restriction
7.4 Reflectance
7.5 Flicker and stroboscopic effect limits
7.6 Non-visual effects
8 Lighting standard
8.1 General
8.2 Standard lighting value
9 Emergency lighting
9.1 General
9.2 Escape lighting
9.3 Stand-by lighting
10 Lighting energy saving
10.1 Lighting energy saving measures
10.2 Lighting power density limit
11 Lighting distribution and control
11.1 Lighting distribution
11.2 Lighting control
12 Operation maintenance and measurement
12.1 Operation maintenance
12.2 Measurement
Bibliography
GB/T 16275-2025 Urban rail transit lighting
1 Scope
This document specifies the lighting modes and types, lighting sources, lighting fixtures and ancillary devices, lighting quality, lighting standard, emergency lighting, lighting energy saving, lighting distribution and control, operation, maintenance, measurement and other requirements of urban rail transit lighting.
This document is applicable to the design, operation, maintenance and inspection of lighting in various urban rail transit places.
This document is not applicable to lighting for urban rail transit vehicles.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain requirements which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 5700 Measurement methods for lighting
GB 7000.1 Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (GB 7000.1-2015, IEC 60598,1:2014, IDT)
GB 7000.2 Luminaires - Part 2-22: Particular requirements - Luminaires for emergency lighting (GB 7000.2-2008, IEC 60598-2-22: 2002, IDT)
GB/T 7921-2008 Uniform color space and color difference formula
GB 17625.1 Electromagnetic compatibility - Limits - Part 1: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤16 A per phase) (GB 17625.1-2012, IEC 61000-3-22: 2009, IDT)
GB/T 17743 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment (GB 17743-2021, CISPR 15:2018, IDT)
GB 17896 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of ballasts for gas discharge lamps for general lighting
GB 17945 Fire emergency lighting and evacuate indicating system
GB 19044 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of fluorescent lamps for general lighting
GB 19510.14 Lamp controlgear - Part 14: Particular requirements for d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules (GB 19510.14-2009, IEC 61347-2-13:2006, IDT)
GB 19573 Limited values of energy efficiency and rating criteria for high-pressure sodium vapour lamps
GB 20054 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for metal-halide lamps
GB/T 24825 DC or AC supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules - Performance specifications (GB 24825-2022, IEC 62384: 2020, MOD)
GB 30255 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of LED products for indoor lighting
GB/T 31831 Technical requirements for application of LED indoor lighting
GB 37478 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of LED luminaires for road and tunnel lighting
GB 38450 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of LED flat panel luminaires
GB 50016 Code for fire protection design of buildings
GB 50033 Standard for daylighting design of buildings
GB 50034 Standard for lighting design of buildings
GB 50058 Code for design of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres
GB 50073 Code for design of clean room
GB 51298 Standard for fire protection design of metro
GB 55015 General code for energy efficiency and renewable energy application in buildings
GB 55016 General code for building environment
GB 55024 General code for building electricity and intelligence
GB 55037 General specification for building fire protection
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB 50034 and the following apply.
3.1
urban rail transit
urban public passenger transport system with special track, including subway, light rail, monorail, tram, maglev, automatic guide track and urban fast rail system
[Source: GB/T 50833-2012, 2.0.1]
3.2
local lighting
lighting set to illuminate a certain area for work under specific vision
3.3
normal lighting
indoor and outdoor lighting used under normal circumstances
3.4
emergency lighting
lighting enabled due to failure of power supply for normal lighting, including escape lighting and stand-by lighting
[Source: GB 50034-2013, 2.0.19, modified]
3.5
escape lighting
part of emergency lighting set to ensure that evacuation paths can be effectively identified and used, including evacuation path lighting and indication signs
3.6
stand-by lighting
part of emergency lighting set to maintain normal activities
3.7
transition lighting
lighting with successive levels of brightness set to reduce the excessive brightness difference between the inside and outside of buildings and structures
3.8
on-duty lighting
lighting set when people are on duty during non-working hours
3.9
average illuminance
average value of illuminance on a specified surface
3.10
maintenance factor
ratio of the average illuminance or average brightness on the specified surface of the lighting device used for a certain period to that on the specified surface when the device is just installed under the same conditions
3.11
uniformity ratio of illuminance
U0
ratio of the minimum illuminance to the average illuminance on the specified surface
3.12
general colour rendering index
Ra
average value of the color rendering index of the light source to the first to eighth standard color samples specified by the International Lighting Committee, generally called color rendering index
3.13
reflectance
ratio of reflected radiation flux or luminous flux to incident radiation flux or luminous flux under the given spectral composition, polarization state and geometric distribution of incident radiation
3.14
lighting power density; LPD
rated power of general lighting per unit area under normal lighting conditions, including auxiliary electrical devices such as light source, ballast, driving power supply or transformer
Note: It is expressed in watts per square meter (W/m2).
Contents of GB/T 16275-2025
Contents
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Lighting modes and types
5 Lighting sources
6 Lighting fixtures and ancillary devices
7 Lighting quality
7.1 Illuminance and brightness distribution
7.2 Colors of light sources
7.3 Glare restriction
7.4 Reflectance
7.5 Flicker and stroboscopic effect limits
7.6 Non-visual effects
8 Lighting standard
8.1 General
8.2 Standard lighting value
9 Emergency lighting
9.1 General
9.2 Escape lighting
9.3 Stand-by lighting
10 Lighting energy saving
10.1 Lighting energy saving measures
10.2 Lighting power density limit
11 Lighting distribution and control
11.1 Lighting distribution
11.2 Lighting control
12 Operation maintenance and measurement
12.1 Operation maintenance
12.2 Measurement
Bibliography
