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What Is a Wall Packs and Wall Mount Fixture?
A wall pack is an exterior light fixture mounted flush or on a bracket directly to a building wall, designed to illuminate the building perimeter, entrances, loading docks and adjacent parking areas. Full cutoff wall packs direct all light downward with no light emitted above the horizontal plane of the fixture, meeting dark-sky ordinances and reducing light trespass onto neighboring properties, while semi-cutoff and non-cutoff styles allow some upward or lateral light spill, typically used where dark-sky compliance isn't required.
Lumen output and wattage are selected against the area's required footcandle level and mounting height — a higher mounting position needs greater lumen output to maintain the same ground-level illumination as a lower-mounted fixture. Most commercial LED wall packs integrate or accept an add-on photocell for dusk-to-dawn automatic operation, and many are rated for direct wet-location wall mounting per UL listing requirements for exterior use.
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| Spec | What It Means | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Cutoff Classification | Full cutoff, semi-cutoff, non-cutoff | Full cutoff is required by many dark-sky ordinances and reduces glare and light trespass |
| Lumen Output / Wattage | Ranges from ~2,000 to 20,000+ lumens | Sized to mounting height and target footcandle level for the illuminated area |
| Color Temperature (CCT) | Commonly 4000K or 5000K for security lighting | Higher CCT gives a whiter, higher-contrast light often preferred for security applications |
| Mounting Type | Flush wall mount vs. trunnion (adjustable) mount | Trunnion mounts allow aiming adjustment; flush mounts are fixed-direction |
| Photocell / Control | Integrated, add-on, or none (switch-controlled) | Determines whether the fixture operates automatically at dusk/dawn or requires manual/timer control |
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Applications
Where Wall Packs and Wall Mount Fixtures Get Used
Wall pack fixtures are specified anywhere a building wall needs to serve as the mounting surface for security, safety or entrance lighting.
Commercial Building Perimeter Lighting
Illuminating building exteriors, entrances and loading docks for security and nighttime visibility.
Parking Lot & Structure Lighting
Wall-mounted fixtures supplementing pole lighting around building-adjacent parking areas.
Industrial & Warehouse Facilities
High-output wall packs lighting loading dock areas and exterior work zones.
Retail & Storefront Lighting
Decorative wall mount fixtures combining security lighting with building aesthetic requirements.
Multi-Family & Residential Complexes
Entryway and breezeway wall mount lighting for apartment and condominium common areas.
Municipal & Institutional Buildings
Dark-sky compliant full cutoff wall packs meeting local lighting ordinances on public buildings.
FAQ
Wall Packs and Wall Mount Fixtures Questions, Answered
What's the difference between full cutoff, semi-cutoff and non-cutoff wall packs?
Full cutoff fixtures emit zero light above the horizontal plane of the fixture, minimizing glare and light trespass onto neighboring properties — often required by dark-sky ordinances. Semi-cutoff allows a small percentage of light above horizontal, and non-cutoff (older, less common) style fixtures allow more light spill in all directions.
How do I determine what wattage or lumen output I need for a wall pack?
Lumen requirements depend on mounting height and the target footcandle level for the area — a lighting layout or footcandle calculation for the specific area is the accurate method, but as a rough guide, higher mounting heights and larger areas need proportionally more lumen output to maintain adequate ground-level light.
Do wall packs need a separate photocell, or is it built in?
Many commercial LED wall packs include an integrated photocell for automatic dusk-to-dawn operation, but some models are sold without one for installations controlled by a building's lighting control system or timer instead — check the specific fixture's control options before assuming photocell operation.
What color temperature is best for security lighting?
4000K to 5000K is most common for exterior security lighting, giving a whiter, higher-contrast light that many find improves visibility and perceived security compared to warmer 3000K light, though local preference and any dark-sky ordinance restrictions on color temperature should also be checked.
Can a decorative wall mount fixture meet the same lighting output as a standard wall pack?
Decorative wall mount fixtures can achieve comparable lumen output to standard wall packs, but their design often trades some light distribution efficiency for aesthetics, so compare the fixture's actual lumen output and distribution pattern rather than assuming equivalent performance based on wattage alone.
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