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    AS/NZS 1680.1:2006

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    Interior and workplace lighting General principles and recommendations

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  21-02-2006

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Provides general principles and recommendations for the lighting of building interiors to enhance the performance and comfort of those performing visual tasks. Deals with illuminating essential task details, using both artificial light and daylight, while controlling or excluding factors that might cause visual discomfort.

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    This Standard sets out general principles and recommendations for the lighting of interiors of buildings for performance and comfort. It applies primarily to interiors in which specific visual tasks are undertaken and takes into account both electric lighting and daylight. The recommendations have the object of producing a visual environment in which essential task details are made easy to see and adverse factors which may cause visual discomfort are either excluded or appropriately controlled.Recommendations for the lighting of particular interiors or activities are provided in the Standards which comprise AS(/NZS)1680.2. Refer also to AS/NZS1680.0 for basic requirements for safe movement.The Standard does not deal with lighting for the purposes of decoration, display, entertainment or sport.NOTE: Attention is drawn to the AS(/NZS)2293 series of Standards which set out requirements for the lighting necessary to alleviate panic and to permit safe evacuation of the building occupants should this be required in the event of loss of the normal lighting.

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    Committee LG-001
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    First published as part of AS (E) CA501-1942.Revised and redesignated AS CA30-1957.Second edition 1965.Revised and redesignated AS 1680-1976.Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1680.1-1990.This edition 2006. Originated in Australia as AS(E) CA501-1942. Revised and redesignated AS 1680-1976. Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1680.1-1990. This edition 2006.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS/NZS 61048:2002 Auxiliaries for lamps - Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamp circuits - General and safety requirements (IEC 61048:1991, MOD)
    AS/NZS 60079.10:2004 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Classification of hazardous areas (IEC 60079-10:2002 MOD)
    AS/NZS 60079.12:2000 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Classification of mixtures of gases or vapours with air according to their maximum experimental safe gaps and minimum igniting currents
    AS/NZS 3128:1998 Approval and test specification - Portable lamp standards and brackets
    AS 2946-1991 Suspended ceilings, recessed luminaires and air diffusers - Interface requirements for physical compatibility
    AS 2325-1993 Tungsten filament lamps for general service - Performance requirements
    AS/NZS 60079.26 (INT):2005 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Construction, test and marking of Group II Zone 0 electrical apparatus
    AS/NZS 60923:1998 Auxiliaries for lamps - Ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding tubular fluorescent lamps) - Performance requirements (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS/NZS 3000:2000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
    AS/NZS 60079.2:2002 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Pressurized enclosures 'p'
    AS/NZS 60598.2.8:2002 Luminaires Particular requirements - Handlamps (IEC 60598-2-8:2001, MOD)
    AS 3117-1994 Approval and test specification - Bayonet lampholders
    AS 1318-1985 Use of colour for the marking of physical hazards and the identification of certain equipment in industry (known as the SAA Industrial Safety Colour Code)
    AS/NZS 2293.2:1995 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings Inspection and maintenance
    AS 2293.1-2005 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings - System design, installation and operation
    AS/NZS 3827.2:1998 Lighting system performance - Accuracies and tolerances - Compliance requirements
    AS 4004-2006 Lighting booths for visual assessment of colour and colour matching
    AS/NZS 60079.25:2004 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Intrinsically safe systems
    AS 3158-2004 Electric cables - Glass fibre insulated - For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kV (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 60922:1998 Auxiliaries for lamps - Ballasts for discharge lamps (excluding tubular fluorescent lamps) - General and safety requirements
    AS/NZS 4782.1:2004 Double-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance specifications General (IEC 60081:2000, MOD) (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 3117:2007 Approval and test specification - Bayonet lampholders
    AS/NZS 60079.1:2005 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Flameproof enclosures 'd'
    AS/NZS 4251.2:1999 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Generic emission standard Industrial environments
    AS/NZS 60079.20:2000 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Data for flammable gases and vapours, relating to the use of electrical apparatus
    AS/NZS CISPR 15:2006 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment
    AS/NZS 60079.18:2005 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Construction, test and marking of type of protection encapsulation m electrical apparatus
    AS 2700-1996 Colour Standards for general purposes - Swatches
    AS/NZS 60079.5:2000 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Powder filling 'q'
    AS/NZS 60598.2.8:1998 Luminaires Particular requirements - Handlamps
    AS/NZS 1680.4:2001 Interior lighting - Maintenance of electric lighting systems
    AS 2643-1991 Fluorescent lamp ballasts of reactive type - Performance requirements
    AS 1345-1995 Identification of the contents of pipes, conduits and ducts (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 1680.2.5:1997 Interior lighting - Hospital and medical tasks
    AS 1852.845-1989 International electrotechnical vocabulary - Lighting
    AS/NZS 60079.15:2006 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Construction, test and marking of type of protection, n electrical apparatus
    AS/NZS CISPR 14.1:2003 Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus Emission
    AS/NZS 60079.7:2002 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Increased safety 'e'
    AS/NZS CISPR 15:2002 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment (CISPR 15:2000, MOD)
    AS/NZS 60079.1.1:2002 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Flameproof enclosures 'd' - Method of test for ascertainment of maximum experimental safe gap
    AS/NZS 60079.4:2000 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Method of test for ignition temperature
    AS/NZS 61050:1998 Transformers for tubular discharge lamps having a no-load output voltage exceeding 1000 V (generally called neon-transformers) - General and safety requirements (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 3665-1989 Simplified definitions of lighting terms and quantities
    AS/NZS 3100:2002 Approval and test specification - General requirements for electrical equipment
    AS/NZS 3827.1:1998 Lighting system performance - Accuracies and tolerances Overview and general recommendations
    AS/NZS 4251.1:1999 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Generic emission standard Residential, commercial and light industry
    AS/NZS 60079.27(INT):2006 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Fieldbus intrinsically safe concept (FISCO) and fieldbus non-incendive concept (FNICO)
    AS/NZS 60079.0:2005 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres General requirements
    AS 4004-1992 Lighting booths for visual assessment of colour and colour matching
    AS/NZS 60079.6:2000 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Oil-immersion 'o'
    AS 1680.3-1991 Interior lighting - Measurement, calculation and presentation of photometric data
    AS 1680.2.2-1994 Interior lighting Office and screen-based tasks
    AS 3140-1994 Approval and test specification - Edison-type screw lampholders
    AS/NZS 60598.1:2003 Luminaires General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2003, MOD)
    AS/NZS 2633:1996 Guide to the specification of colours (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS/NZS 60079.11:2000 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Intrinsic safety 'i'
    AS 60529-2004 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (Reconfirmed 2018)

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    AS 1940:2017 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS/NZS 2311:2009 Guide to the painting of buildings
    AS/NZS 2982:2010 Laboratory design and construction
    AS 1680.3-1991 Interior lighting - Measurement, calculation and presentation of photometric data
    AS 3011.2:2019 Electrical installations - Secondary batteries installed in buildings Sealed cells
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    AS/NZS 1337.1:2010 Personal eye protection Eye and face protectors for occupational applications
    AS 3892-2001 Pressure equipment - Installation (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 4299-1995 Adaptable housing
    AS 4326-2008 The storage and handling of oxidizing agents
    AS 3558.11-1999 Methods of testing plastics and composite materials sanitary plumbing fixtures Determination of impact resistance of baths for ablutionary purposes
    AS 3961-2005 The storage and handling of liquefied natural gas
    AS 2834-1995 Computer accommodation
    AS/NZS 1680.2.4:1997 Interior lighting Industrial tasks and processes
    AS/NZS 1680.0:2009 Interior lighting Safe movement (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 2708-2001 Keyboarding speed tests (formerly known as - Typing speed tests)
    AS 4004-2006 Lighting booths for visual assessment of colour and colour matching
    AS 2676.2-1992 Guide to the installation, maintenance, testing and replacement of secondary batteries in buildings - Sealed cells
    AS 2865-2009 Confined spaces
    AS 5007-2007 Powered doors for pedestrian access and egress (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 1680.2.1-1993 Interior lighting Circulation spaces and other general areas
    AS/NZS 1680.2.1:2008 Interior and workplace lighting Specific applications - Circulation spaces and other general areas
    AS/NZS 1338.1:1992 Filters for eye protectors Filters for protection against radiation generated in welding and allied operations
    AS 3558.17-1999 Methods of testing plastics and composite materials sanitary plumbing fixtures Determination of impact resistance of shower bases and shower modules
    AS 1680.2.3-1994 Interior lighting Educational and training facilities
    AS 3011.1-1992 Electrical installations - Secondary batteries installed in buildings - Vented cells Vented cells
    SAA HB 9-1994 Occupational personal protection
    AS/NZS 1338.1:2012 Filters for eye protectors Filters for protection against radiation generated in welding and allied operations
    AS 1940-2004 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS 3769-1990 Automatic teller machines - User access
    AS 3558.7-1999 Methods of testing plastics and composite materials sanitary plumbing fixtures Determination of impact resistance of laundry troughs (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1680.2.3:2008 Interior and workplace lighting Specific applications - Educational and training facilities
    AS 4024.1-1996 Safeguarding of machinery General principles
    AS/NZS 1680.4:2017 Interior and workplace lighting Maintenance of electric lighting systems
    AS 3961:2017 The storage and handling of liquefied natural gas
    AS/NZS 1680.3:2017 Interior and workplace lighting Measurement, calculation and presentation of photometric data
    AS 4467-1998 Hygienic production of crocodile meat for human consumption
    AS 1680.2.2-1994 Interior lighting Office and screen-based tasks
    AS 5124:2017 Safety of machinery - Equipment for power driven parking of motor vehicles - Safety and EMC requirements for design, manufacturing, erection and commissioning stages (EN 14010:2003, MOD)
    AS 2067-2008 Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
    AS 3780-2008 The storage and handling of corrosive substances
    AS/NZS 1680.2.5:2018 Interior and workplace lighting Hospital and medical tasks
    AS/NZS 2865:2001 Safe working in a confined space
    AS/NZS 2293.2:1995 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings Inspection and maintenance
    AS/NZS 2243.5:2004 Safety in laboratories Non-ionizing radiations - Electromagnetic, sound and ultrasound
    AS 2293.1-2005 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings - System design, installation and operation
    AS/NZS 2589:2007 Gypsum linings - Application and finishing
    AS 1428.2-1992 Design for access and mobility Enhanced and additional requirements - Buildings and facilities (Reconfirmed 2015)
    AS/NZS 5139:2019 Electrical installations - Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment
    AS/NZS 5026:2012 The storage and handling of Class 4 dangerous goods
    HB 59-1994 Ergonomics - The human factor, A practical approach to work systems design (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 3558.15-1999 Methods of testing plastics and composite materials sanitary plumbing fixtures Determination of impact resistance of washbasins
    AS 3011.1:2019 Electrical installations - Secondary batteries installed in buildings Vented cells
    AS 1428.5-2010 Design for access and mobility Communication for people who are deaf or hearing impaired (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1680.2.4:2017 Interior and workplace lighting Industrial tasks and processes
    AS/NZS 2589:2017 Gypsum linings - Application and finishing
    AS/NZS 1337:1992 Eye protectors for industrial applications
    AS/NZS 2927:2001 The storage and handling of liquefied chlorine gas
    AS 3558.19-1999 Methods of testing plastics and composite materials sanitary plumbing fixtures Determination of impact resistance of sinks (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1371:2016 Toilet seats and fittings
    AS 3558.6-1999 Methods of testing plastics and composite materials sanitary plumbing fixtures Visual examination of surface finish for defects (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2676.1-1992 Guide to the installation, maintenance, testing and replacement of secondary batteries in buildings - Vented cells
    AS 1375-2013 Industrial fuel-fired appliances
    AS/NZS 1336:1997 Recommended practices for occupational eye protection
    AS 3558.2-1999 Methods of testing plastics and composite materials sanitary plumbing fixtures Determination of chemical and stain resistance
    AS 2560.1-2002 Sports lighting General principles
    AS/NZS 2311:2017 Guide to the Painting of Buildings
    AS/NZS 2604:1998 Sunscreen products - Evaluation and classification
    AS/NZS 2293.1:2018 Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings System design, installation and operation
    AS/NZS 1680.2.2:2008 Interior and workplace lighting Specific applications - Office and screen-based tasks
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