- For a relatively small room, the bath area can use a no. of
different types of lighting.
- General lighting is essential in a compact bath, a central
ceiling may suffice.
- Medium size and large size baths and especially those with
sectioned areas for tub, shower and toilet will require several
overhead fixtures.
- The lights are general, recessed into the ceilings or those over
a tub or a shower must be watertight and vapour proof. A minimum of
100W incandescent or 60W fluorescent lamp is sufficient.
- The most critical lighting in a bath centers on the mirror area,
this is the basic for good grooming. For shaving, make up
applications hair care, light should be soft and diffused without
glare or shadow.
- Avoid lighting the mirror itself rather light of the person
looking into the mirror. The most efficient to light up a person's
face is to use three fixtures, one on either side of the mirror or
one overhead. Side fixtures should be mounted 30" - 36"
apart on the wall and install about 60" above the floor.
- Incandescent fixtures should have a minimum of 75W bulb and
fluorescent tubes on either side of 20W and one tube of 30W or two
tubes of 15W overhead. Additional bath lighting for specific
purposes may include plant lights to take the advantage of bath
humidity for growing the flowers and ferns.
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