W. Va. Code R. § 64-18-12

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 64-18-12 - Lighting

12.1. Lighting levels shall be commensurate with the type of activity occurring within the area.

12.2. Light sources shall be installed or available to provide the following minimum foot candles of light:

12.2.a. Twenty (20) foot candles of light shall be provided in critical cleaning areas, including, but not limited to, food preparation areas, utensil washing areas, toilet and bathing facilities, and laundry areas. Dining areas shall not be considered critical cleaning areas;

12.2.b. Ten (10) foot candles of light shall be provided in normal cleaning areas, including, but not limited to, corridors, lobbies, janitor's closets, storage areas, and lodging quarters;

12.2.c. One hundred (100) foot candles of light shall be provided in hazardous work areas, including, but not limited to, workshops and school laboratories; and

12.2.d. Forty (40) foot candles of light shall be provided in reading and activity areas, including, but not limited to, classrooms, day rooms, play rooms, and meeting rooms.

12.3. Lighting may be by either natural or artificial means or both.

12.4. All light bulbs and fluorescent tubes shall be protected by effective shields or the use of shatterproof bulbs over food preparation areas, showers, gymnasiums, and any other area where safety is a concern. These areas include the classrooms in primary and secondary schools.

12.5. Tamper proof light fixtures shall be provided in areas where a safety hazard may exist to the user or where abuse is likely.

12.6. Primitive camping areas are exempt from the requirements of this section.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-18-12