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Posted By Alan Templeton
Can anyone tell me or point me in the right direction on where i can get guidance on lighting and thermal comfort levels in offices, classrooms and open work areas such as library's, lecture theatres and sports halls.
We have a meeting with the local union and i don't want to go in half bake stating reasonably comfortable temperatures and adequate artificial lighting without having reference to some official body such as the Institute of Electrical Engineers etc.
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Alan
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Posted By Alan Hoskins
CIBSE are usually a safe bet for thermal comfort, Alan.
Data on lighting levels can be obtained from a number of commercial websites, or from the Metric Handbook (Adler).
Alan
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Posted By Alan Templeton
Thanks for that Alan - i,ve been on the CIBSE website but cannot find any relevant information. Any advice on navigating their system or other websites would be most appreciated
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Alan
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Posted By Alan Hoskins CIBSE puplications aren't free, but you should have some on site, either in the library, estates or if you have a building department, with them. Most universities would have a subscription I think. You can get some info by searching, such as basic guidance at http://home.wlv.ac.uk/~in6840/Lightinglevels.htm I could not find any on-line manufacturers sharing data, but zumtobelstaff do a nifty handbook. Not sure if it's free though. Metric Handbook is a very worthwhile investment, it covers virtually everything to do with building design factors. Alan
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Posted By Bob Thompson CMIOSH
New lighting standards G7 state that offices or rooms where computers are used should be between 350 and 500 lux
Hope this helps
Bob
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Posted By Jay Joshi
The Society of Light and Lighting, which is is part of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)publishes technical guidance for lighting matters.
The most comprehensive one is LG 7, Lighting Guide 7:Office lighting
There is also a Lighting Guide 5: Lecture, teaching and conference rooms
and a few others. None are available free.
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Posted By Steve Cartwright
Try the workplace (health, safety & welfare) regulations. These are not nice to hav's, you must comply with these regulations.
As someone has said lighting should be between 350 - 500 lux.
16 degrees C is the minimum for office work.
Steve
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Posted By Gilly Margrave
LG7 et al are available on the CIS bit of Technical Indexes if you subscribe.
Gilly
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Posted By Alan Templeton
Many thanks to all
Am off home now to have a barrbie and see if i can find any slip or trip hazards in my garden after a few beers.
Wishing you all a good weekend, and thanks again for your help.
Regards
Alan
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