Lighting should facilitate wayfinding. Building elements should be marked by increased illumination.
PART 3 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL RULES AND GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
The lighting in critical locations such as entrances, corridors, stairs, changes of level and workstations should facilitate their identification.
Time dependent switch devices shall have a progressive switch off to reach the next switch. An automatic switch on detection system shall cover the complete surface of ramps and stairs. Lighting shall provide sufficient time necessary for users to travel safely along ramps.
Lighting which switches off when people are still on ramps or stairs should be avoided.
NOTE — Ramps and stairs are the most hazardous places for falls.
B-22.6 Controllable and Adjustable Lighting
All lighting, including natural light, should be controllable to avoid glare. Artificial lighting may be adjustable to suit individual needs.
B-22.7 Light Levels in Different Areas
Good light levels should be provided in hazardous areas such as stairs or changes in levels along a route, around doors and at communication or information systems. A minimum light level should be provided according to the visual task as given in different clauses of this annex.
B-22.8 Lighting in Auditoriums
Lighting conditions that support lip reading and sign language should be provided. The environment should be designed to avoid reflection and glare, and it should be possible to adjust both natural and artificial light.