Examination & Consulting Rooms
Examination and consulting rooms demand a good colour rendering and a high level of general illuminance to ensure sufficient light is provided for examinations.
Lighting Requirements
| Location | Maintained Illuminance (lux) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Working plane | 500 | Luminaire selection and positioning is important to avoid visual discomfort to patients |
| Couch or chair (local) | 15000 - 30000 | To be provided by a local examination luminaire |
| Extract from CIBSE: SLL Lighting Guide 2 - Hospitals and Health Care Buildings |
