CHAPTER 10: TECHNICAL CRITERIA
Table 10.2: Lighting Requirements
School-Age Activity Area
Natural light
300 - 750
Space
Natural Light
Lighting (in
(Quiet areas dimmable)
lux) (lx))
Food Preparation
300 - 750
Vestibule
View
200 - 250
Eating
Natural light
300 - 500
Reception
View
250 - 350
Cubby Storage Area/Locker
300 - 500
Main Circulation
100 - 350
Children's Art Sink
Natural light
500 - 750
Director's Office
View
500
(Dimmable)
Sick Bay
300 - 500
Sleeping/Crib/Napping
50 - 500
(Dimmable)
(Dimmable)
Staff Lounge
View
500 (Dimmable)
Diapering Station
300 - 500
Children's Toilet
300 - 500
Parent/Teacher Conference
500 (Dimmable)
Children's Handwashing Sink
300 - 500
Adult Toilet
150 - 250
Central Storage
250 - 350
Children's Private Toilet
300 - 500
Laundry
300 - 400
Minimize exterior light pollution, as described in LEED Version 2.0, by de-
signing lighting as follows:
Kitchen
300 - 500
Exterior lighting not to exceed Illuminating Engineering Society of North
America (IESNA) footcandle level requirements, as stated in the Rec-
Janitor's Closet
300 - 400
ommended Practice Manual: Lighting for Exterior Environments.
Interior and exterior lighting such that zero direct-beam illumination leaves
Telephone Closet
400 - 500
the building site.
Design lighting controls to provide a high level of occupant control over
Multiple-Purpose Space
interior lighting levels, including controls at child height where appropri-
Play Area
300 - 500
ate.
Use compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) instead of incandescent lamps
Meeting Area
300 - 500
as a general rule. CFLs should meet, at a minimum, the efficiency
(Dimmable)
standards of the EPA Energy Star program. Exit signs should use LED
Play Yard Storage
300 - 500
technology and should also be EPA Energy Star labeled.
Infant Activity Area
Natural light
250 - 500
(Quiet areas dimmable)
Toddler Activity Area
Natural light
300 - 500
(Quiet areas dimmable)
Pre-Schooler Activity Area
Natural light
300 - 500
(Quiet areas dimmable)
PBS-140 - July 2003
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