Hong Kong Regulations

MERCHANT SHIPPING (SEAFARERS) (CREW ACCOMMODATION) REGULATION - SCHEDULE 3

ELECTRIC LIGHTING

[sections 3, 15 & 42]

Definition "general measurement points" (一般量度地點), in relation to
any space, means those points which, measured at a height of 850 millimetres
above the floor, fall on an imaginary line drawn vertically through the
following points-

   (a)  every point mid-way between every 2 adjacent lamps in that space;

   (b)  every point mid-way between any lamp and any position on the boundary
        of that space to which that lamp is nearer than any other lamp; and

   (c)  where any part of the space available for free movement is shielded
        from the direct rays of a lamp by a re-entrant angle formed in the
        boundary of that space, the central point of the space so shielded.

A. Sleeping rooms and day rooms

(1) At general measurement points 50 lux

(2) At every mirror 200 lux

(3) At every seat at a writing desk or table 150 lux

(4) At not less than half the seats (other than those mentioned in (3)) in a
sleeping room provided for use of more than one person 150 lux

B. Mess rooms

(1) At general measurement points 100 lux

(2) At every table and sink 150 lux

C. Recreation rooms (including rooms for watching films and television,
hobbies and games rooms)

(1) At general measurement points 50 lux

(2) At every recreational table 100 lux

(3) At every seat at a writing desk or table 150 lux

(4) At not less than half the seats other than those mentioned in (3) 150 lux

D. Hospital wards

(1) At general measurement points 50 lux

(2) At any washbasin 100 lux
At least one fixed lamp shall be installed in addition to the electric reading
lamp required by section 15(4) of this Regulation to be provided at the head
of each bed.

E. Offices and studies

(1) At general measurement points 100 lux

(2) At every seat at a writing desk or table 200 lux

F. Sanitary accommodation (including sanitary accommodation in hospitals)

(1) At general measurement points 100 lux

(2) At any mirror 200 lux

G. Laundries At general measurement points 100 lux

H. Drying rooms At the centre of the space 50 lux

I. Galleys (including bakeries and pantries) At working positions 300 lux The
lights shall be so disposed as to ensure that food preparation tables, range
tops, serving tables and washing up sinks receive the maximum amount of light.

J. Dry provision store rooms and cold store rooms At general measurement
points 100 lux The lights shall be so disposed as to ensure that shelves and
cupboards receive the maximum amount of light.

K. Passageways, companionways and covered deck recreation spaces At general
measurement points 50 lux A light shall be placed (1) at the head of each
stairway, ladder and hatchway and (2) at or near the doors of lockers provided
for oilskins or working clothes.

"general measurement points" (一般量度地點), in relation to any space,
means those points which, measured at a height of 850 millimetres above the
floor, fall on an imaginary line drawn vertically through the following
points-

   (a)  every point mid-way between every 2 adjacent lamps in that space;

   (b)  every point mid-way between any lamp and any position on the boundary
        of that space to which that lamp is nearer than any other lamp; and

   (c)  where any part of the space available for free movement is shielded
        from the direct rays of a lamp by a re-entrant angle formed in the
        boundary of that space, the central point of the space so shielded.