Recommended Lighting Levels

Date	March 22, 2017
Categories	Knowledge

Different Applications require different lux levels. This is a general guide for lighting levels, across common & industrial areas:

Outdoor General Storage - pedestrian access	10 Lux
Outdoor Industrial loading and unloading - forklift	40 Lux
Undercover Carpark	70 Lux
Warehouse/ Bulk Stores	100 Lux
Corridors/ Stair Wells	100 Lux
Mechanical Plant Rooms	150 Lux
Toilets	150 Lux
Restaurants	200 Lux
Entrance Halls/ Lobbies	200 Lux
Filing Rooms	300 Lux
Computer Work Stations	400 Lux
Library	400 Lux
Open Plan Office	400 Lux
Trade Counter	500 Lux
Drawing Office	500 Lux
Showroom	500 Lux
Commercial Kitchen	500 Lux
Cabinet Making; Glass Cutting	600 Lux
Supermarket	750 Lux
Laboratory	750 Lux
Printing Room	800 Lux
Sewing; Upholstery	800 Lux
Extra-fine work: tool and die-making	1200 Lux
Precision Jewellery work	1600 Lux

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