I know there are lighting requirements for commercial building, i.e. minimum lumen output, etc, but are there any regulations for domestic for a minimum brightness or can you be as creative as you like in designing schemes.
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Can't see there being any problem. If there was a minimum brightness then surely dimmer switches would not be allowed. The minimum lumens in a commecrial environment is a health and safety thing to stop people straining their eyes while working. (mainly in an office environment IIRC)
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You can do anything you like in a domestic dwelling, there are no laws rules or regulations concerning lux levels.
But energy saving in new builds is essential.
I've seen some bad shadowy dim dining rooms/ lounges in my time though.
Some Light fittings in B&Q look lovely in their showroom until you get them home and screwed up on the ceiling.
But energy saving in new builds is essential.
I've seen some bad shadowy dim dining rooms/ lounges in my time though.
Some Light fittings in B&Q look lovely in their showroom until you get them home and screwed up on the ceiling.
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