The stand alone relamp program only includes group relamping on a scheduled basis. This type of program is generally employed by facilities that already have embedded staff to support daily maintenance but not the resources to do the group relamp. The frequency of the group relamp is determined by the facility operating hours (lights on) and the rated life of the lamps. For retailers using fluorescent systems, this cycle is between 3 and 5 years depending on type of lamp used and hours of operation. For retailers using HID systems, the relamp cycle is 18 to 36 months. Any facility with predictable hours of operation should take advantage of this type of program because it is a much more cost effective method of lamp replacement with respect to labor and material.

Stand alone scheduled maintenance programs do not include group relamping but do include on call service. These programs will deploy technicians to service the lighting system on a regularly scheduled basis (usually quarterly). All failed lamps are replaced, failed fixtures repaired and other components of the lighting system serviced. This can include interior, exterior, signs, emergency lights, etc. Technicians arrive at the store prepared with material to handle almost anything encountered because they are pre-stocked based on historical data from the stores. Stand alone programs in lieu of the bundled, are usually employed for one of two reasons. The most common reason for using this program without a group relamping is because the company has not agreed on the value of group relamping. Over time, more and more companies are embracing group relamping while almost none ever stop group relamping once adopted. The second most common reason for adopting the stand alone is that the technology for the existing lighting systems in the stores is outdated and the group relamping program will be deferred until after the systems have been upgraded.

Episodic relamp programs are not scheduled based on lamp life but are usually triggered by some other event. The most common program such as this would be one triggered by store remodel dates (as when leases renew). The schedules for these programs are usually projected and coordinated well in advance allowing customers to complete this in a very cost effective manner. Programs such as this have the same immediate visual impact of a standard realmp program.