AS/NZS 1680.2.

1:2008
AS/NZS 1680.2.1:2008

Australian/New Zealand Standard™

Interior and workplace lighting

Part 2.1: Specific applications—

Circulation spaces and other general
areas
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This Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard was prepared by Joint Technical
Committee LG-001, Interior and Workplace Lighting. It was approved on behalf of
the Council of Standards Australia on 26 February 2008 and on behalf of the
Council of Standards New Zealand on 11 March 2008.
This Standard was published on 6 June 2008.

The following are represented on Committee LG-001:

Association of Consulting Engineers Australia

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority of New Zealand
Engineers Australia
IES: The Lighting Society
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
Ministry of Economic Development, New Zealand
NSW Department of Commerce
Property Council of Australia
The University of Sydney

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Photometric Testing Laboratories

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 AS/NZS 1680.2.1:2008

Australian/New Zealand Standard™

Interior and workplace lighting

Part 2.1: Specific applications—

Circulation spaces and other general
areas

Originated as part of AS(E) CA501—1942.

Previous edition AS 1680.2.1—1993.
Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 1680.2.1:2008.
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PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee
LG-001, Interior and Workplace Lighting to supersede AS 1680.2.1—1993, Interior
lighting—Circulation spaces and other general areas.
This Standard forms Part 2.1 of the AS/NZS 1680 series, which covers lighting of interiors
and workplaces. It is intended to be read in conjunction with the general recommendations
and requirements of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 and the structures of the two Standards are
closely aligned to facilitate this. It is also noted that, in many areas, parts of various other
Standards in the AS/NZS 1680 series will also be applicable, depending on the nature of the
building and of the visual tasks involved.
The AS/NZS 1680 series currently consists of the following:
AS/NZS
1680 Interior and workplace lighting
1680.0 Part 0: Safe movement
1680.1 Part 1: General principles and recommendations
1680.2.1 Part 2.1: Specific applications—Circulation spaces and other general areas
(this Standard)
1680.2.2 Part 2.2: Specific applications—Office and screen-based tasks
1680.2.3 Part 2.3: Specific applications—Educational and training facilities
1680.2.4 Part 2.4: Industrial tasks and processes
1680.2.5 Part 2.5: Hospital and medical tasks
1680.3 Part 3: Measurement, calculation and presentation of photometric data
1680.4 Part 4: Maintenance of electric lighting systems
NOTE: Until the revision of this series is complete, some of the above Standards might have, as a
main title, ‘Interior lighting’.
The significant changes that have been made in this Standard in relation to the previous
publication include the following:
(a) Alteration of the minimum uniformity of illuminance from 0.5 to 0.3.
(b) Expansion of the information and recommendations provided in relation to glare
(Section 8).
(c) Alteration of the recommended maximum glare index in first aid treatment rooms and
parking spaces (Appendix D).
The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the
appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and
guidance.
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CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 APPLICATION ........................................................................................................... 4
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS .................................................................................. 4
1.4 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................ 4

SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF GOOD INTERIOR LIGHTING ................... 5

SECTION 3 TASK VISIBILITY

3.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 RECOMMENDED ILLUMINANCES ........................................................................ 5
3.3 UNIFORMITY OF ILLUMINANCE .......................................................................... 5

SECTION 4 DIRECTIONAL EFFECTS OF LIGHTING

4.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 6
4.2 REVEALING SIGNIFICANT DETAILS.................................................................... 6

SECTION 5 UNWANTED REFLECTIONS ........................................................................... 6

SECTION 6 SURFACES
6.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 7
6.2 REFLECTANCE AND COLOUR OF WALLS AND FLOORS ................................. 7

SECTION 7 LIGHT SOURCE COLOUR

7.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 7
7.2 LAMP COLOUR APPEARANCE AND COLOUR RENDERING PROPERTIES ..... 7

SECTION 8 GLARE AND RELATED EFFECTS

8.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 8
8.2 DISCOMFORT GLARE.............................................................................................. 8
8.3 DISABILITY GLARE................................................................................................. 8

SECTION 9 LIGHT SOURCES, LUMINAIRES AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

9.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 9
9.2 LUMINAIRE CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................... 9
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SECTION 10 LIGHTING SYSTEMS...................................................................................... 10

SECTION 11 LIGHTING DESIGN PROCEDURE ................................................................. 10

SECTION 12 MAINTENANCE OF LIGHTING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT.................. 10

APPENDICES
A CALCULATION AND MEASUREMENT OF ILLUMINANCE ............................. 11
B NOTES ON CHANGES TO ILLUMINANCE RECOMMENDATIONS.................. 12
C NOTES ON THE USE OF UTILIZATION FACTOR TABLES BY THE
LIGHTING DESIGNER............................................................................................ 13
D SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CIRCULATION SPACES AND
OTHER GENERAL AREAS..................................................................................... 14
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA/STANDARDS NEW ZEALAND

Australian/New Zealand Standard

Interior and workplace lighting

Part 2.1: Specific applications—Circulation spaces and other general areas

SECT ION 1 SCOPE AND GENERA L

1.1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out recommendations for the lighting of circulation spaces and other
areas which commonly occur in buildings of various types. It contains material that adds to
or amends the recommendations in AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 and is intended to be read in
conjunction with that Standard and with any applicable specific recommendations in other
Standards in the AS/NZS 1680 series.
The use of this Standard without reference to AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 is a misapplication of
the Standard.

1.2 APPLICATION
If any recommendation in this Standard differs from the general recommendations of
AS/NZS 1680.1, the recommendation in this Standard should prevail apart from departures
from the illuminance recommendations in this Standard where it should be in accordance
with the clauses specifically addressing this matter in Section 3 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006.

1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

The following documents are referred to in this Standard:
AS
1735 (all parts) Lifts, escalators and moving walks
AS/NZS
1680 Interior and workplace lighting
1680.1:2006 Part 1: General principles and recommendations
NZS
4332:1997 Non-domestic passenger and goods lifts
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1.4 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in AS 1680.1 apply.

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SE C T I O N 2 G E N E RA L RE Q U IRE M E NT S O F
GOOD I N TERI OR L I G HT I NG
The general requirements of interior lighting should be as recommended in Section 2 of
AS/NZS 1680.1:2006.

SECT ION 3 TASK V IS I B I L I T Y

3.1 GENERAL
The following applies in addition to Section 3 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006. Where any conflict
arises between the two documents, the recommendations in this Section are to be applied.

3.2 RECOMMENDED ILLUMINANCES

For circulation spaces and other general areas, the maintained illuminance should be at least
the applicable value given in Appendix D.

3.3 UNIFORMITY OF ILLUMINANCE

The uniformity of illuminance recommendation in Table 3.2 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006
applies only along the route of travel.
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SEC T I O N 4 D IR E CT I O N A L E F FE CT S O F
L I G HT I N G

4.1 GENERAL
The following applies in addition to Section 4 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006. Where any conflict
arises between the two documents, the recommendations in this Section are to be applied.

4.2 REVEALING SIGNIFICANT DETAILS

An important objective of lighting systems for circulation spaces and similar areas is to
reveal details of people within the space, including facial expressions and body language.
Vertical illuminances within the space are significant for the achievement of this objective
and will normally be adequate if—
(a) the horizontal illuminance at floor level is not less than the value of maintained
illuminance recommended in Appendix D (with a uniformity in accordance with
Clause 3.3);
(b) the characteristics of the luminaires are of the type recommended in Clause 9.2; and
(c) the reflectance and colour of the main interior surfaces comply with the
recommendations of Section 6 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 and Clause 6.2 of this
Standard.

SECT ION 5 UNWANTE D REF L ECT I ONS

The recommendations in Section 5 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 should apply.
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S E C T I O N 6 SU RFA CE S

6.1 GENERAL
The following applies in addition to Section 6 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006. Where any conflict
arises between the two documents, the recommendations in this Section are to be applied.

6.2 REFLECTANCE AND COLOUR OF WALLS AND FLOORS

The finishes used on walls and floors should have a reflectance in accordance with the
following:
(a) Walls
The wall reflectance should be not less than 0.4 in any instance. Additionally, where
the reflectance of the floor is less than 0.2, the wall reflectance should be not less
than 0.6.
(b) Floor
The reflectance of the floor should be not less than 0.1.
The colours of the above surfaces should have the lowest saturation levels practicable.

S E C T I ON 7 L I G HT SO U RCE CO L O U R

7.1 GENERAL
The following applies in addition to Section 7 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006. Where any conflict
arises between the two documents, the recommendations in this Section are to be applied.

7.2 LAMP COLOUR APPEARANCE AND COLOUR RENDERING PROPERTIES

The lamps used should be of a type having colour appearance and colour rendering
properties complying with the applicable recommendations of Appendix D.
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SECT I O N 8 G L A RE A N D RE L A T E D E FFE CT S

8.1 GENERAL
The following applies in addition to Section 8 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006. Where any conflict
arises between the two documents, the recommendations in this Section are to be applied.
Where the glare evaluation system is used for the assessment of discomfort glare from
electric lighting, the calculated glare index should be not greater than the applicable value
recommended in Appendix D.

8.2 DISCOMFORT GLARE

Discomfort glare is generally not a problem in circulation areas, as the observer’s line of
sight is usually a dynamic condition.
Where there is a continually occupied position, e.g. a reception desk or security station, the
recommendations on discomfort glare in Section 8 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 should be
applied.

8.3 DISABILITY GLARE

In circulation spaces located where the general background brightness may be very low,
such as galleries, walkways and gangways in power stations or oil refineries, normal
discomfort glare recommendations are not relevant.
In these situations the most likely glare condition will be disability glare, in which case the
recommendations on discomfort glare in Section 8 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 should be
applied.
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SE C T I ON 9 L I G HT SO U RCE S, L UM I N A I RE S
AND CONTR O L SYSTEMS

9.1 GENERAL
The following applies in addition to Section 9 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006. Where any conflict
arises between the two documents, the recommendations in this Section are to be applied.

9.2 LUMINAIRE CHARACTERISTICS

The luminaire selected should have room surface brightness characteristics which lie within
the hatched zone in Figure 9.1.
NOTES:
1 The above recommendation relates to the characteristics of the light output distribution of the
luminaire which affect its potential to effectively light the surfaces of the interior.
2 Room surface brightness characteristics for a variety of basic luminaire types are shown in
Section 9 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006.

B r i g ht B r i g ht B r i g ht
ceiling ceiling ceiling

Dull Medium B r i g ht
wa l l wa l l wa l l

Medium Medium Medium

ceiling ceiling ceiling
I n c re a s i n g
ceiling
b r i g htn e s s
Dull Medium B r i g ht
wa l l wa l l wa l l

Dull Dull Dull

ceiling ceiling ceiling

Dull Medium B r i g ht
wa l l wa l l wa l l
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I n c re a s i n g wa l l b r i g htn e s s

R e c o m m e n d e d ra n g e of s u r fac e b r i g htn e s s
c h a rac te r i sti c s of l u m i n a i re s.

FIGURE 9.1 RECOMMENDED RANGE OF ROOM SURFACE BRIGHTNESS

CHARACTERISTICS FOR LUMINAIRES IN CIRCULATION SPACES

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S E C T I ON 1 0 L I G HT I N G SY ST E M S
Recommendations for lighting systems should be as stated in Section 10 of
AS/NZS 1680.1:2006.

SE C T ION 1 1 L I G HT I N G DE S IG N
P RO CE D U RE
The lighting design procedure should be as recommended in Section 11 of
AS/NZS 1680.1:2006.

SECT ION 12 MA I NTEN ANCE OF L I GHT I NG

SYSTEMS AND EQU IPME N T
The maintenance of lighting systems and equipment should be as recommended in
Section 12 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006.
NOTE: Particular attention is to be paid to Clause 12.2 in AS/NZS 1680.1:2006.
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APPENDIX A
CALCULATION AND MEASUREMENT OF ILLUMINANCE
(Informative)
The calculation and measurement of illuminance should be as recommended in Appendix B
of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006.
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APPENDIX B
NOTES ON CHANGES TO ILLUMINANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
(Informative)
Changes to illuminance recommendations are outlined in Appendix C of
AS/NZS 1680.1:2006.
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APPENDIX C
NOTES ON THE USE OF UTILIZATION FACTOR TABLES BY THE LIGHTING
DESIGNER
(Informative)
Notes on the use of utilization factor tables by the lighting designer are as recommended in
Appendix D of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006.
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APPENDIX D
SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CIRCULATION SPACES AND OTHER
GENERAL AREAS
(Informative)

D1 GENERAL
Specific recommendations for the lighting of circulation spaces and other general areas of
buildings are set out in Table D1. Quantitative recommendations are expressed as minimum
values with the exception of the glare index recommendations in Column 5 which are
maximum values.

D2 APPLICATION OF TABLE D1
The recommendations of Table D1 should be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 1680.1:2006
and with the following, as applicable:
(a) Column 1: Type of interior or activity
If the particular interior/activity is not specifically listed in Column 1, the
recommendations for a comparable interior/activity should be adopted, as appropriate.
(b) Column 2: Maintained illuminance
See AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 for the definition of maintained illuminance and
information on its application in lighting design. The values of maintained
illuminance recommended in Column 2 represent the lowest value of the average
illuminance over the task area or throughout the interior which should apply at any
time during the life of the lighting system. For design purposes, it will be necessary to
select an initial illuminance which is significantly greater than the recommended
maintained illuminance to allow for the progressive loss of light which will occur
over time (see Section 12 and Appendix D of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006).
The values of maintained illuminance recommended in Column 2 should be provided
on the appropriate plane in accordance with Section 3 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006.
(c) Column 3: Lamp colour appearance group
The lamp colour appearance groups recommended in Column 3 are those defined in
Section 7 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 by reference to the correlated colour temperature.
Information on the correlated colour temperature of particular lamps is normally
given in manufacturers’ catalogues.
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(d) Column 4: Lamp colour rendering group

The lamp colour rendering groups recommended in Column 4 are those defined in
Section 7 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 by reference to the CIE general colour rendering
index, Ra. Information on the CIE colour rendering index of particular lamps is
normally given in manufacturers’ catalogues.
(e) Column 5: Maximum glare index
Section 8 of AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 provides two alternative systems for the control of
discomfort glare from electric lighting, namely—
(i) a glare evaluation system; and
(ii) a luminaire selection/luminance limiting system.

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The recommended values of maximum glare index in Column 5 of Table D1 relate to

the glare evaluation system only. Recommendations for the luminaire selection
system are fully described in AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 and this system may be used as an
alternative to the glare evaluation system for all applications for which a maximum
glare index of 19 or more is recommended.
The glare evaluation system is appropriate only for interiors which utilize a regular
array of the same type of luminaire.
(f) Column 6: Other recommendations and advice
Additional descriptive recommendations and advice are given in Column 6 which are
specific to particular tasks or interiors. These recommendations should be taken in
conjunction with the quantitative recommendations given in Columns 2 to 5.
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TABLE D1
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CIRCULATION SPACES AND OTHER GENERAL AREAS
1 2 3 4 5 6
Type of interior or Maintained Lamp colour Lamp colour Maximum Other recommendations and advice
activity illuminance appearance rendering glare index
lx group group
(minimum)
1 ENTRANCES
1.1 Entrance halls, lobbies, 160 1, 2 2 — The illuminance applies at floor level, See additional
foyers recommendations in Section 3 of this Standard.
A lower illuminance may be acceptable at night in hotels,
restaurants and similar premises where the prevailing
illuminances are low (see Clause 1.2).
The lighting of vertical surfaces is important to the appearance
of the space. Care should be taken with entrance areas to avoid
a pronounced change of illuminance between inside and outside,
both by day and by night. In addition, the luminaires used
should be of such a type or so located that persons entering or
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resulting from glare from the luminaires.
1.2 Waiting rooms 160 1, 2 1B, 2 19 The illuminance applies at floor level, See additional
recommendations in Section 3 of this Standard.
1.3 Enquiry desks 320 1, 2 2 19 Local lighting may be appropriate.
1.4 Gatehouses 160 1, 2 2 19 Flexible switching or dimming facilities and low surface
reflectances may be desirable for security reasons. Special
recommendations apply where visual display terminals are used.
Care should be taken to avoid light falling on the glazing from
directions which will produce reflections that obscure views
through the glazing at night.
Appropriate exterior lighting giving good vertical illuminances
will be necessary for visibility of persons or vehicles passing
through the controlled area.
1.5 Loading bays 80 1, 2 2, 3 — The provision of adequate vertical illuminances at the loading
face is important.
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TABLE D1 (continued)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Type of interior or Maintained Lamp colour Lamp colour Maximum Other recommendations and advice
activity illuminance appearance rendering glare index
lx group group
(minimum)
2 CIRCULATION AREAS Account should be taken of illuminances in adjacent spaces and
pronounced differences should be avoided. See advice given
under Item 1.1.
Vertical illuminances are important for the recognition of
people and the detection of obstacles.
2.1 Corridors, passageways, 40 1, 2 2 — The illuminance applies at floor level. See additional
ramps recommendations in Section 3 of this Standard.
A lower illuminance may be acceptable at night in hotels,
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illuminances are low (see Clause 1.2).
The type of luminaires and their location within the space
should facilitate the visibility of essential information,
e.g. directional or location signs.
For heavily trafficked areas, the lighting should generally be
provided by luminaires mounted at above head-height to
minimize possible obstruction of the light.
Special requirements may apply for some corridors, e.g. in
hospitals.
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TABLE D1 (continued)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Type of interior or Maintained Lamp colour Lamp colour Maximum Other recommendations and advice
activity illuminance appearance rendering glare index
lx group group
(minimum)
2.2 Stairs (internal) 80 1, 2 2, 3 — For uniformity requirements, refer to Table 3.2 of
AS/NZS 1680.1:2006.
Where the lamps used are of a type which do not restrike
immediately from the ‘hot’ condition, consideration should be
given to the provision of an alternative source of light
(e.g. auxiliary lamps or luminaires) which will give sufficient
illumination for safe movement for the period required for the
main lamps to restrike.
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Lamps and bright parts of luminaires should, as far as

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descending the stairs.
Lighting should be arranged to provide a contrast between the
treads and the risers. Avoid specular reflections on the treads.
A single, bold, contrasting stripe set back about 35 mm from the
front edge of each tread on a stairway helps to make descent of
the stairway quicker and safer in an emergency. This form of
striping is more effective than multiple striping, especially in
the relatively dim illumination provided by emergency lighting.
2.3 Lift, escalators, moving — 1, 2 2, 3 — See lighting requirements in the applicable Standard, either in
walks the relevant part of the AS 1735 series or NZS 4332.
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TABLE D1 (continued)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Type of interior or Maintained Lamp colour Lamp colour Maximum Other recommendations and advice
activity illuminance appearance rendering glare index
lx group group
(minimum)
3 STAFF CANTEENS,
CAFETERIA,
DINING ROOMS
3.1 General 160 1, 2 1B, 2 — Low illuminances may be required where the area is also to be
used for special functions. Higher illuminances may be needed
for cleaning. Flexible switching or dimming systems should
therefore be considered.
3.2 Counters 240 1, 2 1B, 2 — Attention is drawn to the relevant health and safety regulations.
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4.1 General 160 1, 2 2 22 regulations. Lamps and luminaires suitable for operation at
low temperatures will be necessary for some food storage
4.2 Food preparation, cooking, 240 1, 2 1B, 2 22 areas. Lamps and luminaires suitable for hot, humid
washing up conditions may be required for other areas.
5 STAFF ROOMS
5.1 Changing rooms, locker 80 1, 2 2 Locate luminaires so that there is adequate vertical illuminance
rooms on the face of the lockers. Humid conditions may apply in these
areas.
5.2 Cleaners’ rooms 80 1, 2 2, 3 — Where the room is to be used for the storage of flammable or
corrosive chemicals, the luminaire type and construction should
be suitable for the application.
5.3 Cloakrooms 80 1, 2 2 —
5.4 Rest rooms 40 1, 2 2 — Place luminaires outside direct view of resting occupants.

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TABLE D1 (continued)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Type of interior or Maintained Lamp colour Lamp colour Maximum Other recommendations and advice
activity illuminance appearance rendering glare index
lx group group
(minimum)
6 FIRST AID CENTRES
6.1 Rest rooms 40 1, 2 1B — Place luminaires outside direct view of resting occupants.
6.2 Treatment rooms 320 1, 2 1A 19 Lamp colour rendering is important. Local lighting may be
appropriate.
7 TOILETS 80 1, 2 2 — Where there are mirrors, care should be taken in locating the
luminaires to ensure that faces will be adequately lit and to
avoid bright reflections of the luminaires from appearing in the
mirror.
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8.1 Rough bulky material:
(a) Dead storage 40 1, 2 2, 3 —
(b) Live storage 80 1, 2 2, 3 25 Luminaires should be positioned so that it is possible to see
adequately into storage areas. Consideration should be
8.2 Medium or fine material given to the possibility of luminaires being damaged by the
requiring care: movement of vehicles.
(a) Dead storage 80 1, 2 2 — Lamps with higher colour rendering, i.e. Group 1B or
(b) Live storage 160 1, 2 2 25 better, may be needed if identification or sorting of goods
by colour is involved.

8.3 Counters:
(a) Intermittent tasks 240 1, 2 2 —
(b) Sustained tasks 320 1, 2 1B, 2 25
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TABLE D1 (continued)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Type of interior or Maintained Lamp colour Lamp colour Maximum Other recommendations and advice
activity illuminance appearance rendering glare index
lx group group
(minimum)
9 PLANT ROOMS
9.1 General 80 1, 2 2 25 Luminaires should be positioned having regard to the location
of equipment and servicing requirements. Consideration should
be given to potential hazards from the lighting producing
stroboscopic effects on moving machinery (see Section 9 of
AS/NZS 1680.1:2006).
9.2 Control panels, 160 1,2 1B, 2 — Recommended illuminance applies in the plane of the control
switchboards panel or switchboard. Local lighting may be appropriate. Avoid
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veiling reflections from controls. Too high an illuminance may

reduce visibility of signal lights.

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10 CONTROL AND
MONITORING ROOMS:
(a) Intermittently 240 1, 2 1B, 2 — Care should be given to minimize unwanted reflections in
monitored control and indicating panels and VDU screens.
(b) Continuously 320 1, 2 1B, 2 19
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TABLE D1 (continued)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Type of interior or Maintained Lamp colour Lamp colour Maximum Other recommendations and advice
activity illuminance appearance rendering glare index
lx group group
(minimum)
11 CARPARKS (INDOORS) The use of light coloured surfaces will improve the
interreflection of light within the space and make obstructions
(e.g. columns) more visible to drivers.
11.1 Entrances:
(a) During daytime
—first 15 m 800 1, 2, 3 2, 3 — Applies over the path of entering vehicles, from the entry point,
to facilitate adaptation of drivers from high external
illuminances.
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distance of approximately twice the height of the entrance.
—next 4 m 160 1, 2, 3 2, 3 — Applies over the path of the entering vehicles, continuing on
from the above, to provide a transition for vehicle drivers to the
lower illuminances within the interior of the carpark.
(b) During night-time 160 1, 2, 3 2, 3 — The enhanced entry lighting recommended in Item (a) should be
automatically reduced at night.
11.2 Pay booths (see recommendations for Gatehouses under Item 1.4)
11.3 Aisles, ramps, circulating 40 1, 2, 3 2, 3 —
roads, pedestrian crossings
11.4 Normal parking spaces 40 1, 2, 3 2, 3 —
11.5 Parking spaces for disabled 40 1, 2, 3 2, 3 —
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