AS/NZS 1680.5:2012

Abstract

Sets out general principles and recommendations for the permanent lighting of exterior workplaces.

Scope

This Standard sets out requirements, general principles and recommendations for the permanent lighting of exterior workplaces. It applies to exteriors in which specific visual tasks are undertaken. It applies only when this area is being used as a workplace. The provisions have the object of producing a visual environment in which essential task details are made easy to see and adverse factors that may cause visual discomfort are either excluded or appropriately controlled.
Recommendations for the lighting of interiors or activities are provided in AS/NZS 1680.1
and the AS(/NZS) 1680.2 series.
This Standard generally does not address:
(a) Outdoor workplaces that are temporary and short term, e.g. emergency road or service
repair. However, the recommendations in this Standard should be considered in selecting and locating the temporary lighting. Clause 4.1.2 contains specific considerations for the directional effects of lighting.
(b) Any outdoor work area covered by a roof. Such work areas should be designed in
accordance with AS/NZS 1680.1 and the AS(/NZS) 1680.2 series. Refer also to AS/NZS 1680.0 for basic requirements for safe movement.
(c) Lighting for the purposes of decoration, display, entertainment, dining, sport or
security (including CCTV).
(d) Lighting of Category V roads as defined in AS/NZS 1158.1.1.
(e) Lighting for individual industries, such as airports, surface mines, chemical plants
and railway stations. Many industries have internal or other lighting standards.
However, in the absence of particular advice, the recommendations in this Standard
should be considered.
(f) Daylight design of exterior workplaces.
NOTE: Attention is drawn to the AS/NZS 2293 series, which sets out requirements for the
lighting necessary to alleviate panic and to permit safe evacuation of the workplace should this be required in the event of loss of the normal lighting.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	LG-001
Supersedes	DR AS/NZS 1680.5