CIBSE Recommended Lux Levels
Advice on light levels for different applications
CIBSE, the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, acts as a professional body for lighting in the UK and produces a series of guides giving optimum lighting requirements for a wide range of environments. The following table, compiled from information found in CIBSE's Society of Light and Lighting and other relevant publications, aims to give recommended light levels for commonly found conditions. These are recommendations only; careful consideration must go into every unique area.
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Hazardous Areas
View more detailed lighting design recommendations for Oil Rigs
| Oil Rigs |
| Sea Surface |
30 Lux |
| Helideck |
100 Lux |
| Derrick |
100 Lux |
| Treatment Areas |
100 Lux |
| Pipe Rack Area |
150 Lux |
| Test Station, Shale Shaker, Wellhead |
200 Lux |
| Pumps |
200 Lux |
| Life Boat Areas |
200 Lux |
| Drill Floor/Monkey Board |
300 Lux |
| Mud Room, Sampling |
300 Lux |
| Crude Oil Pumps |
300 Lux |
| Plant Areas |
300 Lux |
| Rotary Table |
500 Lux |
| Drill Floors |
300 Lux |
| Drill Towers |
100 Lux |
| Walkways |
100 Lux |
| Stairs and Landings |
100 Lux |
| Test Stations |
200 Lux |
| Facility Areas |
300 Lux |
External
View more detailed lighting design recommendations for Street Lighting
| Street Lighting |
| ME1 - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
20 Lux |
| ME2 - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
15 Lux |
| ME3A - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
10 Lux |
| ME3B - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
10 Lux |
| ME3C - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
10 Lux |
| ME4A - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
7.5 Lux |
| ME4B - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
7.5 Lux |
| ME5 - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
5 Lux |
| ME6 - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
3 Lux |
| MEW1D - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
20 Lux |
| MEW1W - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
20 Lux |
| MEW2D - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
15 Lux |
| MEW2W - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
15 Lux |
| MEW3D - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
10 Lux |
| MEW3W - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
10 Lux |
| MEW4D - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
7.5 Lux |
| MEW5W - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
7.5 Lux |
| MEW5D - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
5 Lux |
| MEW5W - Motorised Vehicles (Traffic) |
5 Lux |
| CE0 - Motorised Vehicles (Conflict Areas) |
50 Lux |
| CE1 - Motorised Vehicles (Conflict Areas) |
30 Lux |
| CE2 - Motorised Vehicles (Conflict Areas) |
20 Lux |
| CE3 - Motorised Vehicles (Conflict Areas) |
15 Lux |
| CE5 - Motorised Vehicles (Conflict Areas) |
7.5 Lux |
| S1 - Cyclists & Pedestrian |
15 Lux |
| S2 - Cyclists & Pedestrian |
10 Lux |
| S3 - Cyclists & Pedestrian |
7.5 Lux |
| S4 - Cyclists & Pedestrian |
5 Lux |
| S5 - Cyclists & Pedestrian |
3 Lux |
| S6 - Cyclists & Pedestrian |
2 Lux |
| A1 - Cyclists & Pedestrian |
5 Lux |
| A2 - Cyclists & Pedestrian |
3 Lux |
| A3 - Cyclists & Pedestrian |
2 Lux |
| A4 - Cyclists & Pedestrian |
1.5 Lux |
| A5 - Cyclists & Pedestrian |
1 Lux |
| ES1 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Increased Safety) |
10 Lux |
| ES2 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Increased Safety) |
7.5 Lux |
| ES3 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Increased Safety) |
5 Lux |
| ES4 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Increased Safety) |
3 Lux |
| ES5 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Increased Safety) |
2 Lux |
| ES6 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Increased Safety) |
1.5 Lux |
| ES7 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Increased Safety) |
1 Lux |
| ES8 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Increased Safety) |
0.75 Lux |
| ES9 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Increased Safety) |
0.5 Lux |
| EV1 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Vertical Objects) |
50 Lux |
| EV2 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Vertical Objects) |
30 Lux |
| EV3 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Vertical Objects) |
10 Lux |
| EV4 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Vertical Objects) |
7.5 Lux |
| EV5 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Vertical Objects) |
5 Lux |
| EV6 - Cyclists & Pedestrian (Vertical Objects) |
0.5 Lux |
Commercial
View more detailed lighting design recommendations for Education
| Education |
| Store Rooms |
150 Lux |
| Circulation Areas |
100 Lux |
| Stairs |
150 Lux |
| Entrance Hall |
200 Lux |
| Waiting Room |
200 Lux |
| Common Room |
200 Lux |
| Assembly Hall |
200 Lux |
| Play Room |
300 Lux |
| Nursery |
300 Lux |
| Craft Room |
300 Lux |
| Classroom (Children) |
300 Lux |
| Classroom (Adult) |
500 Lux |
| Music Practice Room |
300 Lux |
| IT Room |
300 Lux |
| Language Laboratory |
300 Lux |
| Staff Room/Office |
300 Lux |
| Library (Reading Area) |
500 Lux |
| Lecture Theatre/Auditorium |
500 Lux |
| Art Room |
500 Lux |
| Practical Rooms |
500 Lux |
| Art Schools |
750 Lux |
| Technical Drawing Rooms |
750 Lux |
All units given are in Lux, equalling one lumen per square meter.
How CAN Kellwood HELP?
Using a vast range of high quality Lighting Products, here at Kellwood Lighting, our lighting design team will work to standards set by CIBSE and governing bodies to ensure that each installation is in line with best practice. Contact us to discuss your project.
