Most often, lighting in homes is determined by the design of the light sources and their location. Even if a person is aware of the lighting standards for residential premises, they simply do not take into account them. This can hardly be called a serious mistake, but with the correct calculation of the illumination, the psychoemotional state can be significantly improved.
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Standards for different rooms
- Lighting of residential buildings
- Industrial premises
- Playgrounds
- Using LED bulbs
Standards for different rooms
One of the elements of a comfortable stay at work or at home is lighting. Scientists have found that light can improve mood and relieve psychological stress, or allow you to focus on doing work. Surface illumination is measured in lux (Lx). Also, to carry out calculations, you need to know about one more unit - lumen (Lm), used to determine the luminous flux.
Lighting of residential buildings
The lighting in the apartment is just as important in comparison with the interior. If we take this issue seriously, then all free space can be divided into certain areas in accordance with the dimensions and functions performed.
Thus, this classification is as follows:-
Entrance hall - the location of this area assumes the absence of natural light and artificial lighting in such a situation is indispensable. It is recommended to install directional lighting devices with a wide dispersion angle in it. - Living room - performs the greatest number of functions and involves a combination of general and spot lighting.
- Kitchen - has additional work areas that need spotlights that harmoniously complement the general lighting.
- Bedroom - used for relaxation and requires the use of warm tones of light. It is here that the placement of switches with a light intensity regulator will be advisable.
- Bathroom - in addition to general lighting, local lighting can be used.
For each of these areas, a specific illumination rating is provided in lux.
Industrial premises
In many offices, for various reasons, lighting standards are not adhered to. Most often they use square-shaped fluorescent lamps that are built into the ceiling. If you adhere to the standard of illumination of industrial premises, labor productivity can increase significantly. Two standards are used to determine the required level:
- International - 500 Lx.
- Russian - ranges from 300 to 400 lux.
It should be remembered that the standards of illumination of workplaces and industrial premises imply a division into general and local. The first type is light that is scattered over the entire area of the office. Local lighting is created using local light sources. With proper lighting design, all light sources should be parallel to the windows.
Do not forget that the lighting of each workplace should be planned individually, based on the age and visual acuity of the employee.
Playgrounds
Modern playgrounds for children have a lot of differences from sports ones, but in terms of functionality they are quite similar. For the normal development of the child, sports equipment and the organization of competent lighting are required. Among the main factors, close attention should be paid to the following:
- Creation of comfort and maximum safety.
- Prevention of injuries during training.
- Possibility of staying on the site in the evening.
The recommended illumination level for playgrounds for children is from 70 to 100 Lx. You also need to remember about such an indicator as color rendition. When a certain level is reached, it will be easier for the child to distinguish between moving and small objects. Of course, one should not forget about the aesthetic side of the issue.
Using LED bulbs
Knowing the norms of illumination of residential premises, it is important not only to achieve their observance, but also do without unnecessary financial costs for paying for electricity. A few years ago, LED lamps were very expensive, and it was considered impractical to use them in apartments. Now the situation has changed, and the lighting created with these light sources is inexpensive.
Among the advantages of LED lamps, it should be noted:
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Low energy consumption allows you to quickly recoup their cost. - Quality products have a long service life exceeding that of other types of lamps.
- There is no strong heat generation during operation.
- No UV radiation harmful to human health is generated.
All this speaks in favor of using LED lamps in residential premises. Given the large selection of these devices in terms of power and design, problems will definitely not arise.
