Utah Admin. Code 432-500-28

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
Section 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.

Utah Admin. Code R432-500-28

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/10/2023