Or. Admin. R. 411-087-0430 - Electrical Systems: Lighting
(1)
Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to help ensure nursing facility lighting
which provides the best visual acuity possible for nursing facility residents.
Facility design should consider that, due to the normal aging process, the
older person requires higher levels of illumination, is much more sensitive to
glare, and requires greater time to adapt to changes in light levels. The older
adult generally has reduced contrast sensitivity. Proper lighting is important
in promoting personal independence, psychosocial well-being, minimizing need
for staff intervention and preventing accidents.
(2) Lighting Required:
(a) All spaces occupied by people, machinery,
equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings, and parking lots shall
have lighting;
(b) Light Fixtures.
Light fixtures shall be designed to minimize direct glare; e.g., indirect or
diffused lighting, and to minimize energy consumption. Bare light bulbs or
tubes are not allowed in resident areas or food preparation areas;
(c) Lighting Intensity. Lighting fixtures and
circuitry shall have the capability of providing the lighting intensities shown
in Table 4.
(3) Natural Light. Windows and skylights
shall be utilized to minimize the need for artificial light and to allow
residents to experience the natural daylight cycle. The use of windows and
skylights is especially important near entrances/exits, in order to avoid
difficulty in adjusting to light levels when entering or leaving the
facility.
(4) Walls, Floors,
Ceilings, Doors, Windows. Wall, floor and ceiling surfaces shall be
designed/finished to minimize reflected glare. High contrast surfaces shall be
used to assist residents with limited visual acuity to recognize the juncture
between floor and wall, between wall and door, and between floor and other
objects (e.g., toilet):
(a) On or after
January 1, 1994, new paint and other new finishes used on ceiling shall have a
reflectance value of 80 percent or higher. Such paint/finishes shall have a low
sheen or matte finish;
(b) On or
after January 1, 1994, new paint and other new finishes used on walls above 36
inches from the floor shall have a reflectance value of 60 percent or higher.
Such paint/finishes shall have a low sheen or matte finish;
(c) Floors shall have a low sheen or matte
finish;
(d) By January 1, 1997, all
windows shall have coverings which minimize glare without blocking out all
light.
(5) Resident
Rooms. Residents' rooms shall have general lighting switchable at the doorway.
Resident rooms shall also have lighting for each bed suitable for reading and
indirect low level night illumination switchable at the bed. At least one light
fixture for night lighting shall be switchable at the entrance to each resident
room. All switches for control of lighting in resident areas shall be of the
quiet operating type.
(6)
Exceptions:
(a) Except as provided in OAR
411-087-0010, facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992, shall be
exempt from section (3) of this rule;
(b) Except as provided in OAR 411-087-0010,
facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992, shall be required to
have 20 percent of the resident rooms (including wardrobe, toilet room entry,
toilet room and make-up/shaving area) in compliance with Table 4 by January 1,
1995. One year after January 1, 1995, and every year thereafter, such facility
shall be required to have an additional 20 percent of the resident rooms in
compliance with Table 4 until January 1, 1999, at which time all
resident rooms shall comply;
(c)
Except as provided in OAR 411-087-0010, facilities continuously licensed since
January 1, 1992, shall be required to meet task lighting requirements for
medicine preparation area(s) and nurses station(s) as described in Table 4 by
January 1, 1995;
(d) Except as
provided in OAR 411-087-0010, facilities continuously licensed since January 1,
1992, shall be required to meet task lighting requirements for food preparation
areas, occupational therapy area and activity area(s) as described in
Table 4 by January 1, 1996;
(e) Except as provided in OAR 411-087-0010,
facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992, shall be required to
meet task lighting requirements for laundry, examination room(s), and physical
therapy area as described in Table 4 by January 1, 1997;
(f) Except as provided in OAR 411-087-0010,
facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992, shall be required to
meet task lighting requirements for staff toilet(s) and administrative offices
as described in Table 4 by January 1, 1998;
(g) Except as provided in OAR 411-087-0010,
facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992, shall be required to
have a minimum interior entry area ambient lighting of 50 foot candles instead
of 100 foot candles as described in Table 4.
Notes
Tables referenced are available from the agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 410.070 & 441.055
Stats. Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615
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