Common Areas

Public areas offer opportunities. Make good first impressions, provide respite for weary family, create a cheery oasis during a tough time. The right lighting can make common areas feel welcoming rather than institutional.

Choose lighting that complements patient room designs for a seamless guest experience.

Lighting that aligns with recommended practice

Common Areas Illuminance (Lux) Uniformity
Task Notes Horizontal (Eh) Vertical (Ev) Avg:min
General Corridors Eh at floor; Ev at 5′ AFF* 100-200 30-60 2 to 1
Lobby
Day Eh at floor; Ev at 5′ AFF 400-800 75-150 4 to 1
Night Eh at floor; Ev at 5′ AFF 200-400 30-60 4 to 1
Reading/Waiting Areas Eh and Ev at 2′- 6″ AFF 300-600 150-300 4 to 1
Reception Desk Eh at 3′- 6′ AFF; Ev at 5′ AFF 300-600 100-200 4 to 1
Waiting Rooms
Day Eh at floor; Ev at 4′ AFF 200-80 15-30 4 to 1
Night Eh at floor; Ev at 4′ AFF 100-80 15-30 4 to 1

To convert lux to foot candles, divide lux value by 10.7
Illuminance levels listed in the charts above represent recommended industry standards for ages ranging from 25 to > 65.

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