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 |
Choice of Luminaire
The SkyGlo is ideal for Examination Rooms. It’s easy to clean, and is available with 4000 K LEDs as standard. It’s suitable for a range of ceiling types.