| Application |
Minimum maintained mean illuminance (lux) |
Illuminance uniformity (minimum/average) |
Notes |
| Acute mental health facility |
300 |
0.60 |
The lighting should be designed according to the activity, most areas will be staffed constantly. |
| Psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs) |
50-300 |
0.60 |
Robust anti-ligature fittings required with manual switches operated by the staff. Levels to be provided by dimming or switching. |
| High dependency rehabilitation units (HDRUs) |
50-300 |
0.60 |
HDRUs can be categorised as low, medium or high risk. See chapter text to determine the specific lighting requirements. |
| Child and adult mental health services (CAMHS) |
5-300 |
0.60 |
Designer to be mindful that patients could be children or young adults. Different levels required in different areas. Comfortable, low glare, homely but robust schemes are required. |
| Dementia assessment areas |
50-300 |
0.60 |
Only very low-glare fittings should be used, and luminaires should not be installed in a regular pattern. Design should include for discrete but robust luminaires to give a calming homely feel. |
| Places of safety |
5-300 |
0.60 |
These spaces are designed to provide a safe and secure environment. |
| Night lighting |
5 |
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