Lew Hodgett writes:

Brian Elfert wrote:

What about the OSHA rules that are often quoted of 3 watts per sq foot for
flourescents?

I have no clue where that comes from but it doesn't apply to non
commercial applications anyway.

I did a lot of searching of this newsgroup on Google. Many people quoted
some OSHA rule of 3 watts per square foot as a guideline for lighting.

They meant it as a guideline, not a rule that had to be followed.

Do you recommend 4' or 8' fixtures? 4' fixtures are a fair amount less
money, but a lot of wreckers recommend 8' for better lighting.

Brian Elfert