AS/NZS 1680.2.5:2018 Interior and workplace lighting, Part 2.5: Hospital and medical tasks
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Supersedes: AS/NZS 1680.2.5:1997 Interior and workplace lighting, Part 2.5: Hospital and medical tasks
Draft Designation: DR AS/NZS 1680.2.5:2017The objective of this Standard is to set out recommendations aimed at the provision of a visual environment conducive to the safe and efficient performance of tasks associated with hospitals and medical premises. It is intended to be read in conjunction with the general recommendations of AS/NZS 1680.1 and with other specific recommendations in the AS/NZS 1680.2 series which may apply depending on the function of the interior space or the specific visual tasks involved.
This Standard parallels the structure of AS/NZS 1680.1 and contains recommendations that either add to or amend the recommendations of that Standard. While the sections of this Standard correspond with those of AS/NZS 1680.1, the clauses within each section are numbered consecutively and do not directly relate to the clauses in AS/NZS 1680.1.
Changes from the previous edition are as follows:
(a) Appendix F, Table F1 format has changed to reflect the working area rather than a specific activity as the primary classification.
(b) Glare recommendations for specific tasks have been amended.
(c) Recommendations for tasks requiring clinical observation lighting have been amended.
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ are used in a Standard to define the application of the appendices or annexes to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix or annex is an integral part of a Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix or annex is only for information and guidance.
Originated in Australia as part of AS (E) CA501-1942. Final Australian editions AS 1765-1975, AS 2502-1981 and part of AS 1680.2.0-1990. Originated in New Zealand as NZSS 170-1939. Final New Zealand edition part of NZS 6703:1984. AS 1765-1975, AS 2502-1981 and parts of NZS 6703:1984 and AS 1680.2.0-1990 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS/NZS 1680.2.5:1997. This edition AS/NZS 1680.2.5:2018.
This Standard sets out lighting recommendations for a variety of tasks carried out within hospitals and medical premises, particularly tasks associated with clinical observation, treatment and care. The recommendations also apply to related tasks, such as the visual examination of biological solutions and pathology specimens, in medical laboratories.
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: Unwated Reflections
Section 6: Surfaces
Section 7: Light Source Colour
Section 8: Glare And Related Effects
Section 9: Light Sources, Luminaries And Control Systems
Section 10: Lighting Systems
Section 11: Lighting Design Procedure
Section 12: Maintenance Of Lighting Systems And Equipment
Appendix A: List Of Referenced Documents
Appendix B: Measurement Of Illuminance
Appendix C: Notes On The Use Of Utilization Factor Tables By The Lighting Designer
Appendix D: Notes On Changes To Illuminance Recommendations
Appendix E: Bibliographical References
Appendix F: Specific Recommendations For Hospitals And Medical Premises
Appendix G: Method For Determination Of Cyanosis Observation Index Of A Light Source
Appendix H: Commentary On Changes To Recommendations For Lamp Colour Characteristics For The Detection Of Cyanosis
Interior and Workplace Lighting.
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Australian Building Codes Board; CIE Australia; Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority of New Zealand; Engineers Australia; IES: The Lighting Society; Lighting Council Australia; Lighting Council New Zealand; Property Council of Australia; University of Sydney.
