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Required Lux Level Reference Lookup Table

Find the recommended maintained illuminance values from BS EN 12464-1 instantly.

Area / Task Category Target maintained Illuminance (Lux) Max Glare Rating (UGR) Min Color Index ($R_a$)
Offices: Writing, typing, reading500 lx1980
Offices: Technical drawing750 lx1680
Offices: Corridors & circulation100 lx2580
Warehouses: Walkways & zones without active traffic100 lx2560
Warehouses: Racking aisles with traffic150 lx2260
Warehouses: Packing, picking & dispatch areas300 lx2280
Schools: Standard classroom desks300 lx1980
Schools: Art & computer labs500 lx1980
Healthcare: General wards100 lx1980
Healthcare: Clinical consultation desks500 lx1990