Lighting Specifications For Mentally Rehabilitation Centers Case Study
CH 4 : Specifications for Mentally Rehabilitation Centers
4.1:Lighting Specification :
Table 1: Lighting Specification For Different Types Of Room In Rehabilitation Building Mentally Disabled :
Name of room Illumination level (lux) Emergn illumination Type of lamps Type of windows Note
Patient room 325 one emergency light Florescent Low level lighting for way to the bathroom
Bathroom 325 one source Florescent -
Seclusion Room 325 one emergency light Florescent Low level lighting for way to the bathroom
Nursing Station 325 one source Florescent -
Nurse Workroom 325 as required Florescent -
Medication Room 540 as required Florescent -
Team Room 325 as required Florescent -
Dining Room 325 as required Florescent -
Serving/Pantry 540 as …show more content…
Acoustic tile:
Tiles that be installed in the ceiling to absorb sounds. This type is preferably used because it is far away from the patients and do not cause them harm. Noise reduction coefficient (NRC)rates in the range of 0.45 to 0.75 for mineral fiber tiles and up to 0.95 for fiberglass.
Figure 1: Acoustic tile
2 . Acoustic panels Acoustic wall panels
Mounted on the walls and preferably used because it is smooth and thus avoid scratching or injuries to patients. NRC coefficients vary from0.5 for direct-mounted 25mm, mineral fiber substrate to as high as 0.85 for strip mounted 38mm .
Figure 2: Acoustic wall panels Acoustic hanging panels hanging from the ceiling, it is preferred to be used in order to avoid hitting the head of a patient, and prevent accidents or injuries , NRC coefficients Rate to 0.22-0.66 .[3]
Figure 3: Acoustic wall panels
3 . Acoustic plaster
Not preferred to be used because this type is rough and causing scratches of hands or head for patients , NRC coefficients Ratings up to 1.05 …show more content…
Bedroom 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Through connecting toilet
Living Area 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted At kitchenette
Dining Area 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted At kitchenette
Kitchenette Not applicable Not applicable 6- Make up air of Minimum 50 CFM Not Permitted 100%
Resident Living Storage 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted At kitchenette
Lounge, Resident 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Multi-Purpose Room with Kitchen Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required Kitchen Not applicable Not applicable 6- Make up air of Minimum 50 CFM Not Permitted 100%
Resident Education or Conference or Group Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Recreation Therapy Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Examination Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Treatment Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Group Therapy Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Group Testing Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 4 Permitted Not Required
Biofeedback Laboratory Treatment Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 4 Permitted Not Required
Office, Counselor 21 - 24 30% - 50% 4 Permitted Not Required
Social Activities 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Classroom 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not
4.1:Lighting Specification :
Table 1: Lighting Specification For Different Types Of Room In Rehabilitation Building Mentally Disabled :
Name of room Illumination level (lux) Emergn illumination Type of lamps Type of windows Note
Patient room 325 one emergency light Florescent Low level lighting for way to the bathroom
Bathroom 325 one source Florescent -
Seclusion Room 325 one emergency light Florescent Low level lighting for way to the bathroom
Nursing Station 325 one source Florescent -
Nurse Workroom 325 as required Florescent -
Medication Room 540 as required Florescent -
Team Room 325 as required Florescent -
Dining Room 325 as required Florescent -
Serving/Pantry 540 as …show more content…
Acoustic tile:
Tiles that be installed in the ceiling to absorb sounds. This type is preferably used because it is far away from the patients and do not cause them harm. Noise reduction coefficient (NRC)rates in the range of 0.45 to 0.75 for mineral fiber tiles and up to 0.95 for fiberglass.
Figure 1: Acoustic tile
2 . Acoustic panels Acoustic wall panels
Mounted on the walls and preferably used because it is smooth and thus avoid scratching or injuries to patients. NRC coefficients vary from0.5 for direct-mounted 25mm, mineral fiber substrate to as high as 0.85 for strip mounted 38mm .
Figure 2: Acoustic wall panels Acoustic hanging panels hanging from the ceiling, it is preferred to be used in order to avoid hitting the head of a patient, and prevent accidents or injuries , NRC coefficients Rate to 0.22-0.66 .[3]
Figure 3: Acoustic wall panels
3 . Acoustic plaster
Not preferred to be used because this type is rough and causing scratches of hands or head for patients , NRC coefficients Ratings up to 1.05 …show more content…
Bedroom 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Through connecting toilet
Living Area 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted At kitchenette
Dining Area 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted At kitchenette
Kitchenette Not applicable Not applicable 6- Make up air of Minimum 50 CFM Not Permitted 100%
Resident Living Storage 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted At kitchenette
Lounge, Resident 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Multi-Purpose Room with Kitchen Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required Kitchen Not applicable Not applicable 6- Make up air of Minimum 50 CFM Not Permitted 100%
Resident Education or Conference or Group Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Recreation Therapy Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Examination Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Treatment Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Group Therapy Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Group Testing Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 4 Permitted Not Required
Biofeedback Laboratory Treatment Room 21 - 24 30% - 50% 4 Permitted Not Required
Office, Counselor 21 - 24 30% - 50% 4 Permitted Not Required
Social Activities 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not Required
Classroom 21 - 24 30% - 50% 6 Permitted Not