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Ventilation & Lighting

Air conditioning requirements, ventilation rates, temperature and humidity controls, and minimum lighting levels by area.

Air Conditioning and Ventilation

All rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, corridors, offices, and common areas must be provided with ventilation systems and central air conditioning. Where central AC is unavailable, individual air conditioning units must be provided. The 2026 update mandates natural and mechanical ventilation systems with adequate air exchange rates, along with air filters where necessary.

  • Critical
    Air conditioning
    Central or individual units in all occupied areas
  • Standard
    Relative humidity
    30% to 60% in all air-conditioned areas
  • Standard
    Bathroom exhaust
    Exhaust hood required to discharge air outside
  • Standard
    Window ventilation
    Minimum 10% of floor area, 50% openable

Minimum Lighting Levels

All lighting units must provide the minimum illumination levels specified by the regulations. All bulbs must be energy-saving (low-consumption). External lighting must enable pedestrians to identify corridor borders, turns, crossroads, and any obstacles or potential risks.

Location / AreaMinimum Lux Level
Passages, corridors, lobby, stairs100 lux
Bedrooms100 lux
Kitchens150 lux
Entertainment / TV rooms150 lux
Ablution / bathrooms100 lux
First aid room300 lux
Laundry (ironing, inspection)200 lux
General workplaces100 lux

Reference material only. Fines and inspection cycles are applied at authority discretion and change often — verify against the current circular for your jurisdiction before relying on any figure.