R432-500-28. Lighting

(1) Sodium and mercury vapor lights shall not be used inside the facility, but may be used as a source of exterior lighting. (2) The licensee shall ensure there is an accessible storeroom, stairway, ramp, exit, and entrance areas are illuminated by at least 20 foot-candles of light at floor level. (3) The licensee shall ensure that corridors are illuminated with a minimum of 20 foot-candles of light at floor level. (4) The licensee shall ensure other areas are provided with the following minimum foot-candles of light at working surfaces: (a) operating rooms, 50 foot-candles; (b) medication preparation areas, 50 foot-candles; (c) charting areas, 50 foot-candles; (d) reading areas, 50 foot-candles; (e) laundry areas, 30 foot-candles; (f) toilet, bath, and shower rooms, 30 foot-candles; and (g) nutritional area, 30 foot-candles.