The often hectic operations involved in preparing ingredients and meals require a sophisticated lighting concept. Direct/indirect luminaires provide both a pleasant ambience in the room, and modelling shadows. High-quality light helps ensure work safety, cleanliness and hygiene. School kitchen regulations require good cleaning routines to prevent grease and dirt from building up on various equipment over time. Luminaires with smooth, easily cleaned surfaces are a big plus.
Lighting requirements in EN 12464-1:2021
| Type of task / activity area |
Lux-level (Em) |
Glare rating (UGRL) |
Uniformity (U0) |
Colour rendition (Ra) |
Em,z | Em,wall | Em,ceiling | Specific requirements |
|
| required | modified | U0 ≥ 0,10 | |||||||
| Kitchen | 500 | 750 | 22 | 0,60 | 80 | 100 | 100 | 75 | |