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.
- CriticalAir conditioningCentral or individual units in all occupied areas
- StandardRelative humidity30% to 60% in all air-conditioned areas
- StandardBathroom exhaustExhaust hood required to discharge air outside
- StandardWindow ventilationMinimum 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 / Area | Minimum Lux Level |
|---|---|
| Passages, corridors, lobby, stairs | 100 lux |
| Bedrooms | 100 lux |
| Kitchens | 150 lux |
| Entertainment / TV rooms | 150 lux |
| Ablution / bathrooms | 100 lux |
| First aid room | 300 lux |
| Laundry (ironing, inspection) | 200 lux |
| General workplaces | 100 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.