Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management |
Subtitle C - Federal Property Management Regulations System |
Chapter 102 - Federal Management Regulation |
SubChapter C - Real Property |
Part 102-74 - Facility Management |
Subpart B - Facility Management |
Energy Conservation |
§ 102-74.180 - What illumination levels must Federal agencies maintain on Federal facilities?
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§ 102-74.180 What illumination levels must Federal agencies maintain on Federal facilities?
Except where special circumstances exist, Federal agencies must maintain illumination levels at -
(a) 50 foot-candles at work station surfaces, measured at a height of 30 inches above floor level, during working hours (for visually difficult or critical tasks, additional lighting may be authorized by the Federal agency buildings manager);
(b) 30 foot-candles in work areas during working hours, measured at 30 inches above floor level;
(c) 10 foot-candles, but not less than 1 foot-candle, in non-work areas, during working hours (normally this will require levels of 5 foot-candles at elevator boarding areas, minimum of 1 foot-candle at the middle of corridors and stairwells as measured at the walking surface, 1 foot-candle at the middle of corridors and stairwells as measured at the walking surface, and 10 foot-candles in storage areas); and
(d) Levels essential for safety and security purposes, including exit signs and exterior lights.