{"id":2487,"date":"2026-05-07T01:39:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T01:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/?p=2487"},"modified":"2026-05-07T01:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T01:42:45","slug":"bollard-light-spacing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/tr\/bollard-light-spacing\/","title":{"rendered":"Bollard I\u015f\u0131k Aral\u0131\u011f\u0131: Ne Kadar Aral\u0131kl\u0131 Olmal\u0131lar?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2487\" class=\"elementor elementor-2487\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a76bc3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a76bc3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a2ea9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a2ea9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/led-garden-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bollard lights<\/a>, those sleek vertical fixtures gracing pathways, parks, and commercial spaces, play a pivotal role in illuminating outdoor areas while enhancing their visual appeal. But one question consistently arises for homeowners, designers, and facility managers alike: How far apart should bollard lights be placed? The answer isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all solution; it hinges on a mix of technical factors, application needs, and even personal preference. Get it right, and you\u2019ll enjoy uniform, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glare_(vision)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glare<\/a>-free illumination that keeps spaces safe and inviting. Get it wrong, and you\u2019ll end up with dark spots, wasted energy, or an unbalanced design.<\/p><p>In this article, we\u2019ll break down the key elements that dictate bollard light spacing, share scenario-specific guidelines, and help you avoid common pitfalls\u2014all to ensure your outdoor lighting installation is both effective and visually pleasing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b1bc23 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"9b1bc23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;\\u5728\\u6b64\\u9875\\u9762\\u4e0a\\u627e\\u4e0d\\u5230\\u6807\\u9898\\u3002&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__9b1bc23\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"\u6253\u5f00\u76ee\u5f55\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__9b1bc23\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"\u5173\u95ed\u76ee\u5f55\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__9b1bc23\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc98f63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc98f63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Factors That Determine Bollard Light Spacing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a042d83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a042d83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Several technical and environmental variables dictate how close or far apart your fixtures should be:<\/p><ul><li><b>Required Footcandles (fc): <\/b>Most lighting projects require at least 1 footcandle of light for basic safety. The specific use of the area determines the exact light level needed.<\/li><li><b>Existing Light Sources: <\/b>If the area already has ambient light from streetlights or nearby buildings, bollards may only be needed for secondary ambiance. Conversely, areas near stairs or hazards require more concentrated light.<\/li><li><b>Local Regulations: <\/b>Many municipalities have strict codes regarding mounting height, minimum light levels, and light trespass (light spilling into neighboring properties).<\/li><li><b>Surface Reflectivity:<\/b> The ground material matters; surfaces like concrete reflect more light than grass or dark asphalt, which can influence how many fixtures you need.<\/li><li><b>Client Preference: <\/b>Often, the final decision is a &#8220;personal choice&#8221; based on the desired architectural aesthetic or the specific mood\u2014warm or cool\u2014intended for the space.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f869faa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f869faa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">General Spacing Guidelines for Bollard Lights (By Application Scenarios)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2155cb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2155cb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These recommendations balance safety, functionality, and aesthetics, serving as a starting point for your installation:<\/p><p><b>Tighter Spacing (10\u201315 feet): <\/b>Ideal for high-safety areas where continuous illumination is critical. This includes hospitals, office campuses, and residential walkways. For example, a hospital walkway might use bollards spaced 12 feet apart along a concrete path to ensure consistent visibility for patients and staff at night, eliminating dark spots that could pose hazards.<\/p><p><b>Medium Spacing (15\u201325 feet):<\/b> Perfect for urban parks, commercial plazas, and community gardens. These spaces need a balance of light coverage and natural aesthetics\u2014wide enough to avoid a cluttered look, but tight enough to keep pathways safe. Urban parks often use this spacing to highlight greenery while ensuring pedestrians can navigate comfortably after dark.<\/p><p><b>Wide Spacing (30+ feet): <\/b>Suited for low-traffic leisure paths, large, sprawling landscapes, or areas where ambiance is the priority. Think rural trails, golf courses, or large backyard gardens. Wider spacing creates a soft, ambient glow that enhances the natural environment without overwhelming it. For these areas, bollards are often used to highlight landscaping features rather than provide intensive illumination.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c36d2ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c36d2ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bollard-light-spacing-pathway-design.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2519\" alt=\"Bollard light spacing along an outdoor pathway for balanced illumination\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bollard-light-spacing-pathway-design.webp 800w, https:\/\/lummilight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bollard-light-spacing-pathway-design-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/lummilight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bollard-light-spacing-pathway-design-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/lummilight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bollard-light-spacing-pathway-design-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bc2a59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9bc2a59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Calculating Bollard Light Spacing: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d684349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d684349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Step 1: <\/b>Determine required footcandles (fc) for your space. Start with IESNA guidelines (e.g., 1 fc for most pathways, 2\u20133 fc for high-traffic areas) and cross-check with local codes. If you\u2019re unsure, consult a lighting specialist.<\/p><p><b>Step 2: <\/b>Check your bollard\u2019s specifications. Locate the light output (lumens) and optics type (louver, reflector, Type V) from the product manual. For example, a 15-watt Type V bollard typically covers 1 fc over a 12-foot diameter.<\/p><p><b>Step 3: <\/b>Use the \u201ccoverage diameter\u201d to calculate spacing. For uniform lighting, space bollards so their coverage areas overlap by 30\u201350%. If your bollard covers 12 feet (Type V), overlap by 4 feet (33%)\u2014so spacing would be 12 \u2013 4 = 8 feet? No, wait: overlap means the distance between bollards should be less than the coverage diameter. For a 12-foot coverage diameter, spacing of 24 feet or less ensures overlap (since 12-foot diameter from each bollard meets in the middle). For louvered bollards (4.5-foot coverage), spacing should be 9 feet or less to avoid dark spots.<\/p><p><b>Step 4: <\/b>Adjust for existing light sources. If other fixtures (e.g., streetlights, wall sconces) already illuminate the area, add 5\u201310 feet to your calculated spacing\u2014bollards can serve as supplemental lighting for ambiance.<\/p><p><b>Step 5:<\/b> Factor in safety and aesthetics. If the area has stairs, slopes, or vehicle traffic, reduce spacing by 2\u20133 feet for better visibility. If aesthetics are a priority, adjust spacing to align with landscaping or architectural lines (e.g., spacing bollards to match the distance between trees).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4ce087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4ce087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Impact of Wattage and Optics on Installation Density<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d713153 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d713153\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing the right internal components can significantly change how many bollards you need to purchase.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-054f296 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"054f296\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/led-bollard-light-spacing-parking-area.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2520\" alt=\"LED bollard light spacing guide for parking lot and commercial outdoor lighting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/led-bollard-light-spacing-parking-area.webp 800w, https:\/\/lummilight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/led-bollard-light-spacing-parking-area-300x263.webp 300w, https:\/\/lummilight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/led-bollard-light-spacing-parking-area-768x672.webp 768w, https:\/\/lummilight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/led-bollard-light-spacing-parking-area-14x12.webp 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bffb3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bffb3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Optics Type<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9012ddd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9012ddd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Louvers: These focus light downward, which is excellent for reducing glare but typically requires tighter spacing because the light spread is narrower.<\/p><p>Type V Glass: These offer the broadest distribution, allowing for the widest possible spacing between posts.<\/p><p>Specialized Reflectors: Cone reflectors can spread light over a medium-sized diameter (roughly 7.5 feet for 1 fc), sitting between louvers and Type V in terms of density.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-177b730 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"177b730\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wattage<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eec2f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eec2f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Higher wattage LEDs can illuminate larger areas, which &#8220;sometimes&#8221; allows you to reduce the total number of <a href=\"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/indoor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fixtures<\/a>. However, this strategy does not work with louvered optics and must be used carefully to avoid blinding pedestrians or drivers with excessive brightness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27b1f76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27b1f76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Mistakes in Bollard Light Spacing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62ac791 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62ac791\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Avoiding these frequent pitfalls will ensure a safer and more professional result:<\/p><p><b>Creating &#8220;Max\/Min&#8221; Hazards:<\/b> Using excessive wattage can create spots that are too bright next to dark shadows, making it difficult for the human eye to adjust.<\/p><p><b>Ignoring Light Trespass:<\/b> Failing to consider how light affects neighboring properties can lead to code violations and complaints<br \/>.<br \/><b>Overlooking Glare:<\/b> Placing high-wattage bollards in areas where vehicles are present can blind drivers, creating a significant safety risk.<\/p><p><b>Inconsistent Spacing:<\/b> While aesthetic choice is important, irregular spacing can lead to &#8220;dark spots&#8221; along a path where light levels fall below safety standards.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8a78ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8a78ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa4317b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa4317b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By understanding how technical factors like optics and wattage interact with the specific needs of your environment, you can design a lighting scheme that is as functional as it is beautiful. While technical guidelines provide the foundation, remember that the best installations are those tailored to the unique architectural context of your project.<\/p><p>Explore our wide selection of LED bollards\u2014and contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lummilight<\/a> specialist today to find the perfect solution for your project.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d8fb5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d8fb5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c13e290 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"c13e290\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2020\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2020\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are bollard lights enough for security lighting? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2020\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5175cda e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5175cda\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1964c59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1964c59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bollard lights alone are usually not sufficient for full security lighting. They are best for guiding pathways and improving visibility at ground level. For security purposes, they should be combined with higher-mounted lighting such as floodlights or wall-mounted fixtures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2021\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2021\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What factors influence the spacing of bollard lights? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2021\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af27444 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af27444\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0622ebd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0622ebd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Several factors affect spacing, including the required footcandles for the area, whether other light sources are present, and the specific type of optics used in the bollard.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2022\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2022\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can existing light sources impact how I space my LED bollards? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2022\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae93602 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ae93602\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acfd6d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acfd6d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, if other light sources already provide sufficient illumination, bollards may be added primarily for ambience rather than visibility. If existing light is insufficient, such as near stairs or steps, bollards are used to provide essential supplemental light.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2023\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2023\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does LED wattage affect the spacing distance? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2023\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28492ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28492ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99c08e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99c08e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Higher-wattage LEDs can illuminate larger areas, which may reduce the total number of fixtures needed. However, this effectiveness depends on the optics; for example, higher wattage will not work to increase spacing if louvred optics are used.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2024\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2024\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can personal preference override technical recommendations? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2024\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-094cc31 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"094cc31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f24e6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f24e6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, aesthetic preference and design intent often play a major role in final placement. The final installation is often tailored to meet specific thematic goals or architectural styles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bollard lights, those sleek vertical fixtures gracing pathways, parks, and commercial spaces, play a pivotal role in illuminating outdoor areas while enhancing their visual appeal. But one question consistently arises for homeowners, designers, and facility managers alike: How far apart should bollard lights be placed? The answer isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all solution; it hinges on a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2519,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[104,105,106],"class_list":["post-2487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lighting-guide","tag-bollard-lighting-design","tag-outdoor-bollard-lights","tag-pathway-lighting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2487","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2487"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2487\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2523,"href":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2487\/revisions\/2523"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2487"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2487"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lummilight.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2487"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}