Emergency Lighting
The emergency lighting standard, BS 5266-1, recommends a higher emergency lighting level (15 lux) on the receptionist’s desk if it is the receptionist’s duty to call the emergency services.
Illumination Levels
Recommended Illumination Levels - CIBSE: SLL Lighting Handbook 2018
- Reception desk top: 200 lux
- Working surface on receptionist’s side of desk: 300 lux
- Entrance/waiting areas: 100 lux at floor level, 200 lux vertical on principal vertical surfaces, 200 lux in seated waiting areas where casual reading is done
