Verification Method G8/VM1: Artificial Light
- Abbreviation
- G8/VM1 (Amd 2)
- Amendment
- 2
- Version
- First Edition, Amendment 2
- Valid from
- 14/02/2014
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Information type
- Verification Method,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
Verification Method G8/VM1 provides a means of measuring illuminance for compliance with Building Code Clause G8 Artificial Light.
This clause requires buildings to have sufficient artificial light to safeguard people from injury. It requires spaces within buildings used by people to be provided with adequate artificial lighting to allow safe movement.
It requires illuminance of no less than 20 lux at floor level in exitways, access routes and common spaces within buildings. (Clause F6 Visibility in escape routes applies in the event of main lighting failure).
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Verification Method G8/VM1: Artificial Light
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G8/VM1 (Amd 2) cites NZS 6703:1984 Code of practice for interior lighting design - SPONSORED from 1/07/1992