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luminaire surface depreciation factor

[9.4.9.2.1] The ratio of lumens emitted from a luminaire following permanent deterioration of luminaire surfaces to the lumens emitted from the same luminaire with no surface deterioration. This loss may increase with time if a luminaire continues to degrade.

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