UFC 3-530-01
22 August 2006
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Pharmacy
A
Recessed direct/indirect
luminaire minimizes direct
glare.
B
Under shelf task lights
provide higher light levels
on counter.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
LUMINAIRE
LAMP
CONTROLS
Recessed indirect / direct
4' linear fluorescent T8 lamps,
Control ambient and task
A
linear fluorescent
3500K color temperature, 75 CRI+
lighting separately.
luminaire.
Recessed parabolic linear
4' linear fluorescent T8 lamps,
Control ambient and task
A
fluorescent luminaire.
3500K color temperature, 75 CRI+
lighting separately.
ALT
Under shelf linear
2', 3', and 4' linear fluorescent T8,
Control ambient and task
B
fluorescent task light.
T5, T2 lamps, 3500K color
lighting separately.
temperature, 75 CRI+
CRITICAL DESIGN ISSUES:
Color Appearance (and Color Contrast): Task and ambient lighting should
accurately render colors of medication.
Direct Glare: Shield lamps with diffusers, lenses, or louvers to eliminate
direct glare.
Flicker (and Strobe): Flicker of fluorescent lamps can become an
annoyance to anyone under them for an extended period of time. While
sensitivity to flicker varies dramatically between individuals, electronic
ballasts typically avoid this problem.
Light Distribution on Task Plane (Uniformity): Uniformly illuminate the task
plane as well as room surfaces, without shadows or confusing patterns of
light.
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