A New Jersey warehouse high bay upgrade has the same lighting math as one anywhere else, plus three New Jersey checks: the energy code edition on the permit, the utility program for the building, and how the fixtures get to the dock. This guide puts those steps in order and points to our deeper guides for each one, so you can plan the job from fixture count to delivery.
Step one: count and choose the fixtures
Start with the layout before the paperwork. Our existing guides cover this part in depth:
- How many: foot candle targets, the lumen method and spacing in how many LED high bays a warehouse needs.
- Which style: racked aisles and open floors in UFO vs linear LED high bays.
- What wattage: replacing metal halide in metal halide to LED wattage equivalents.
Write down the wattage setting you plan to ship for each fixture type. The code check and the utility paperwork both work from that number.
Step two: check the New Jersey energy code
New Jersey enforces ASHRAE Standard 90.1, 2022 edition, as the commercial energy subcode, with an effective date of August 17, 2026. The edition on your job depends on when the permit application was filed, so confirm it with the local construction official before you finalize the fixture schedule.
For a warehouse retrofit, the alteration threshold is the key check. Per the ASHRAE summary of the 2022 lighting changes, replacing more than 2,000W of interior lighting in a space means the project meets all of Section 9. At 2,000W or less, the new lighting meets certain controls in Section 9.4.1 and either uses half the power of the system it replaces or meets the Space by Space Method. A high bay changeout in one warehouse space can pass 2,000W quickly, so plan the controls with the fixtures. Our New Jersey energy code guide covers the lighting power allowance, the control rules and COMcheck.
Step three: find the utility program
For existing commercial and industrial buildings in New Jersey, energy efficiency programs are often run by the electric utility on the bill: PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric or Rockland Electric. NJCEP keeps programs such as new construction. Each utility has its own pre approval rules, qualified product requirements and documents, and some need approval before you buy. Our New Jersey lighting incentives by utility guide walks through each one. Programs vary and change, so check your utility's current guide before you price the job around an incentive. We do not quote incentive amounts.
Check the DLC listing for the exact model and options you order against your utility's rules, and keep the spec sheet for the application. See DLC listed LED lighting explained.
Step four: plan the delivery
Light It Up Online is an online store, not a local counter. Fixtures ship direct from the manufacturer's warehouse. Smaller orders go by parcel and larger orders by LTL freight. Job site delivery, liftgate and limited access delivery are available and are priced into the quote, not added afterward. Tell us when you request the quote whether the building has a dock, the receiving hours and who will sign. For the full New Jersey picture, see our New Jersey commercial light fixtures guide and how ordering works.
Sensor high bays we list
| Fixture | From the spec sheet | Price |
|---|---|---|
| TCP Elite UFO SW3, microwave sensor | 81, 120 or 160W selectable; 4000K or 5000K selectable; 0 to 10V dimming (sheet) | $79.25 |
| TCP Elite UFO SW4, microwave sensor | 120, 160 or 210W selectable; 4000K or 5000K selectable; 0 to 10V dimming (same sheet) | $79.25 |
| TCP 2 ft linear high bay SW3, integrated sensor | 160, 120 or 81W selectable; 4000K or 5000K selectable; 0 to 10V dimming (sheet) | $92.50 |
| TCP 2 ft linear high bay SW3, PIR motion and daylight sensor | 160, 120 or 81W selectable; 4000K or 5000K selectable; 0 to 10V dimming (same sheet) | $112.25 |
Check each product page and spec sheet for that fixture's UL, ETL and DLC listings. Browse more in high bays, linear high bays, UFO high bays and LED fixtures with occupancy sensors.
Warehouse upgrade checklist
- Layout: fixture count, style and mounting height from the lumen method.
- Watts: the wattage setting per fixture type, totaled for each space.
- Code: the edition on the permit, confirmed with the construction official, and whether the work passes 2,000W in a space.
- Controls: occupancy, daylight and dimming marked on the plans.
- Utility: the program for the electric account, its pre approval rules and the DLC listing for each model.
- Delivery: dock or no dock, liftgate, receiving hours and who signs.
- Paperwork: spec sheets kept with the submittal. See how to read an LED spec sheet.
Common questions
Which energy code applies to a New Jersey warehouse lighting job?
New Jersey enforces ASHRAE Standard 90.1, 2022 edition, as the commercial energy subcode, effective August 17, 2026. Confirm with the local construction official which edition applies to your permit.
Does a high bay retrofit have to meet the whole lighting section of the code?
Per the 2022 edition, replacing more than 2,000W of interior lighting in a space triggers all of Section 9. At 2,000W or less, the new lighting meets certain controls and either uses half the power of the old system or meets the Space by Space Method.
Who runs warehouse lighting incentives in New Jersey?
For existing commercial and industrial buildings, the program is often run by the electric utility on the bill: PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric or Rockland Electric. Programs vary, so check your utility's current guide.
Can you deliver to a warehouse dock in New Jersey?
Yes. Fixtures ship direct from the manufacturer's warehouse by parcel or LTL freight, and job site delivery, liftgate and limited access delivery can be priced into the freight quote.
Should I pick a UFO or a linear high bay?
It depends on the racking and ceiling. See our UFO vs linear LED high bay guide for the comparison.
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