what are the requirements for IEQc6.1 as it relates to exam rooms in an outpatient cancer center? We are planning on overhead lay-in lighting (compact fluorescents) with an occupancy sensor (with override capabilities). Do we need to add some kind of task lighting to the space? The function in the room will be served by the overhead lights alone, there is no need for additional lighting in the space, and the staff or patient can override the occupancy sensor if required. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Susan Walter
HDRLEEDuser Expert
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July 17, 2013 - 5:24 pm
Todd,
We usually use a task light at the sink area to comply with this. An exam light would also work but may not be applicable to your project. Since it is a regularly occupied room, you need the controls.
Joyce Kelly
Architect - Cx Provider - Green Building SpecialistGLHN Architects & Engineers
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December 30, 2015 - 4:15 pm
So, for outpatient exam rooms, overhead lighting with dimmer or 30%/60%/90% control adjacent to sink would not meet the intent of individual controllability of lighting? Does LEED specifically require control of lighting at sink area that doesn't affect the rest of the room's lighting? It seems that the practitioner is the "regular occupant" here and the patient is just a transient who doesn't need individual lighting control.