UFC 3-530-01
22 August 2006
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
Kitchens
A
ALT
Concealed fluorescent strips
uplight the ceiling. (Ceiling
brightness could also be
achieved with a surface mounted
A
luminaire.)
Undercabinet tasklights
illuminate countertop.
B
B
Introduce daylight with the use of
windows, skylights, or light
tubes. Provide controls to turn off
lighting that is not required.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
LUMINAIRE
LAMP
CONTROLS
Surface mounted linear
2', 3', and 4' linear fluorescent T8
Control ambient and task
A
fluorescent strip
lamps, 3000K color temperature, 80
lighting separately.
CRI+
Ceiling mounted linear or
Compact or linear fluorescent
Control ambient and task
A
compact fluorescent
lamps, 3000K color temperature, 80
lighting separately.
ALT
luminaire
CRI+
Surface mounted linear
2', 3', and 4' linear fluorescent T8
Control ambient and task
B
fluorescent undercabinet
lamps, 3000K color temperature, 80
lighting separately.
tasklight
CRI+
CRITICAL DESIGN ISSUES:
Color Appearance and Contrast: In kitchens, the color appearance of food
is very important. Kitchens are also the gathering places for friends and
family, so good color appearance and realistic contrast should be achieved.
Direct Glare: During food preparation or conversation, direct glare can
become an irritant. Using indirect ambient lighting and under-counter task
lighting can greatly reduce the direct glare.
Reflected Glare: If lighting is improperly placed directly in front of the cook,
reading recipes and preparing food can be a challenge. Minimize reflected
glare with proper lighting equipment locations.
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