- (1) Sodium and mercury vapor lights shall not be used inside the facility, but may be used as a source of exterior lighting.
- (2) The licensee shall ensure there is an accessible storeroom, stairway, ramp, exit, and entrance areas are illuminated by at least 20 foot-candles of light at floor level.
- (3) The licensee shall ensure that corridors are illuminated with a minimum of 20 foot-candles of light at floor level.
(4) The licensee shall ensure other areas are provided with the following minimum foot-candles of light at working surfaces:
- (a) operating rooms, 50 foot-candles;
- (b) medication preparation areas, 50 foot-candles;
- (c) charting areas, 50 foot-candles;
- (d) reading areas, 50 foot-candles;
- (e) laundry areas, 30 foot-candles;
- (f) toilet, bath, and shower rooms, 30 foot-candles; and
- (g) nutritional area, 30 foot-candles.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: August 10, 2023
Notice of Continuation: September 1, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202