This Standard specifies performance and design requirements for Category P lighting schemes as described in AS/NZS 1158.0. It also specifies the luminaire data and other data that is needed to facilitate the lighting design and the assessment of compliance with the requirements of this Standard.

This Standard assigns various levels of required performance based on an assessment of degree of activity, risk of crime and the required aesthetic appeal (i.e. ‘prestige'). In achieving the required performance, attention should be paid to minimizing adverse affects on the night time environment.

This Standard does not apply to roads in which one or a number of luminaires may be installed at irregular intervals on an otherwise unlit road, nor to additional luminaires installed in lit roads for reasons of increased security, including instances where such luminaires are typical of those used in Category P lighting schemes.

This Standard does not cover lighting intended specifically as security lighting for building exteriors, nor does it cover lighting for video surveillance. However, where lighting for video surveillance is provided, the lighting principles and performance requirements expressed in this Standard should not be compromised.

This Standard is intended to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 1158.0, AS/NZS 1158.2 and AS/NZS 1158.6.