AS/NZS 1680.2.2:2008 Interior and workplace lighting, Part 2.2: Specific applications - Office and screen-based tasks
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Supersedes: AS 1680.2.2-1994 Interior and workplace lighting, Part 2.2: Specific applications - Office and screen-based tasks
Draft Designation: DR 07026This Standard forms Part 2.2 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, and the structures of the two Standards are closely aligned to facilitate this. It is also noted that, in many cases, parts of various other Standards in the AS/NZS 1680 series will also be applicable, depending on the nature of the building and 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
1680.2.2 Part 2.2: Specific applications—Office and screen-based tasks (this Standard)
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) Updating in line with the replacement of white-on-black CRT screens with coloured screens capable of producing a light-coloured background and flat, matt-finish screens.
(b) Additional information in relation to glare.
(c) Alteration of the recommended maximum glare index from 16 to 19 in all applicable areas (Appendix E).
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.
Originated as part of AS(E) CA501-1942. Previous edition AS 1680.2.2-1994. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 1680.2.2:2008.
This Standard sets out recommendations for the lighting of offices and similar tasks, including screen-based tasks. While the tasks may be commonly performed in interiors called ‘offices’, they may also be performed in other interiors; for example, reading, writing and screen-based tasks frequently occur in most types of interior workplaces.
This Standard 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.
NOTE: See Appendix E for advice on ergonomic and other factors relating to the lighting and use of screen-based equipment (SBE).
The use of this Standard without reference to AS/NZS 1680.1:2006 is a misapplication of the Standard.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: General Requirements Of Good Interior Lighting
Section 3: Task Visibility
Section 4: Directional Effects Of Lighting
Section 5: Unwanted Reflections
Section 6: Surfaces
Section 7: Light Source Colour
Section 8: Glare And Related Effects
Section 9: Light Sources, Luminaires And Control Systems
Section 10: Lighting Systems
Section 11: Lighting Design Procedure
Section 12: Maintenance Of Lighting Systems And Equipment
Appendix A: Measurement Of Illuminance
Appendix B: Notes On The Use Of Utilization Factor Tables By The Lighting Designer
Appendix C: Notes On Changes To Illuminance Recommendations
Appendix D: Lighting And Ergonomic Factors Relating To The Use Of SBE
Appendix E: Specific Recommendations For Office And Screen-Based Visual Tasks
Interior and Workplace Lighting.
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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.
