{"id":4581,"date":"2025-11-13T09:59:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T09:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allin.online\/?post_type=standard&#038;p=4581"},"modified":"2026-10-14T14:53:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T14:53:05","slug":"lighting-and-contrast","status":"publish","type":"standard","link":"https:\/\/allin.online\/gd-gb\/standard\/built-environment\/moving-around\/lighting-and-contrast\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighting and Contrast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-fixed-content flex content-content bg_white padding indent two-column\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><h3 id=\"page_sub_nav\" class=\"mobile_only\">BE 3.03 Lighting and Contrast<\/h3><select aria-labelledby=\"page_sub_nav\" class=\"mobile_only\" id=\"nav_select\"><option value=\"#overview\">Overview<\/option><option value=\"#examples\">Practical examples<\/option><option value=\"#key_considerations\">Key considerations<\/option><option value=\"#definitions_list\">Definitions and acronyms<\/option><option value=\"#learning_resources\">Learning Resources<\/option><option value=\"#references\">References<\/option><\/select><div class=\"action_links mobile_only\"><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252393341563356?standard=Built Environment 3.03 Lighting and Contrast\" class=\"feedback_link button bg_secondary white\">Give us feedback on this Standard<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/gd-gb\/standard\/built-environment\/\" class=\"return_link\">Back to Built Environment<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-overview standard-content\"><h3>Overview<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guidance explains how lighting impacts the accessibility of a space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For blind or visually impaired people, adequate light levels are vital. They help sense the shapes of a space and, for some, see details more clearly. For deaf people and those who are hard of hearing, good lighting aids in understanding sign language and lip reading. Lighting also impacts neurodivergent visitors, as harsh or flickering lights can cause sensory discomfort. Flickering lights or strobe effects may trigger migraines, visual auras, or seizures. Therefore, careful lighting design is crucial for accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lighting influences how well different surfaces contrast. If artificial lighting changes how colours appear, it can make it difficult to distinguish between surfaces, even if the surfaces have a good <span title=\"Light Reflectance Value (LRV)\" data-definition-name=\"Light Reflectance Value (LRV)\" data-definition=\"light-reflectance-value-lrv\" data-definition-id=\"4735\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>. This can reduce visibility and hinder accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The features of lighting in <span title=\"Approved Document M ADM\" data-definition-name=\"Approved Document M ADM\" data-definition=\"approved-document-m-adm\" data-definition-id=\"3602\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>, <span data-definition=\"technical-guidance-document-m-tgd-m\" title=\"Technical Guidance Document M (TGD M)\" data-definition-name=\"Technical Guidance Document M (TGD M)\" data-definition-id=\"8602\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>, and <span title=\"BS8300\" data-definition-name=\"BS8300\" data-definition=\"bs8300\" data-definition-id=\"3603\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> are based on design principles to ensure visitors can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>navigate venues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identify key facilities, such as toilets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identify emergency exits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identify hazards or obstructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>see faces clearly for lipreading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>feel comfortable in the space without sensory distress or strobe-induced seizures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"examples\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-examples bg_grey inner-padding standard-examples\"><h3>Practical examples<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-example standard-example\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-image content-image alt-block\"><figure class=\"fill block-image alt-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-254-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A staff member serves a visitor at a well-lit cafe counter that supports accessible communication.\"\/><button class=\"toggle_modal\" aria-controls=\"lightbox_5913\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-modal_id=\"lightbox_5913\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Zoom into the image<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"31.999\" height=\"31.994\"><g fill=\"#fff\"><path d=\"M13.648 27.287a13.579 13.579 0 0 0 8.168-2.718l7.425 7.425 2.758-2.758-7.425-7.425a13.644 13.644 0 1 0-10.925 5.477Zm0-23.389a9.748 9.748 0 1 1-6.89 2.855 9.737 9.737 0 0 1 6.89-2.853Z\" class=\"zoom_svg__has_white\" data-name=\"Path 1776\"><\/path><path d=\"M11.701 19.49h3.9v-3.894h3.9v-3.9h-3.9v-3.9h-3.9v3.9h-3.9v3.9h3.9Z\" class=\"zoom_svg__has_white\" data-name=\"Path 1777\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"alt_block\"><button class=\"alt_trigger\" aria-label=\"Eile\">Eile<\/button><div class=\"alt_modal\" id=\"image_block_5913\" role=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Alt text\" aria-describedby=\"desc_image_block_5913\"><p id=\"desc_image_block_5913\">A staff member serves a visitor at a well-lit cafe counter that supports accessible communication.<\/p><button class=\"close\">D\u00f9in <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Eile<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div id=\"lightbox_5913\" class=\"lightbox modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"lightbox-content\"><button class=\"close\" aria-controls=\"lightbox_5913\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close zoomed image<\/span>\u00d7<\/button><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/allin.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ACE-All-In-254-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A staff member serves a visitor at a well-lit cafe counter that supports accessible communication.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-content-blocks border-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ace-intro content-intro\"><p><strong>Image description:<\/strong> A staff member helps a visitor at a bright caf\u00e9 counter designed for easy communication.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"key_considerations\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-key-considerations standard-key-considerations standard-content\"><h3>Key considerations<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Design guidance and key measurements for the features below are detailed in <span title=\"Approved Document M ADM\" data-definition-name=\"Approved Document M ADM\" data-definition=\"approved-document-m-adm\" data-definition-id=\"3602\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>, <span data-definition=\"technical-guidance-document-m-tgd-m\" title=\"Technical Guidance Document M (TGD M)\" data-definition-name=\"Technical Guidance Document M (TGD M)\" data-definition-id=\"8602\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>, and <span title=\"BS8300\" data-definition-name=\"BS8300\" data-definition=\"bs8300\" data-definition-id=\"3603\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">General features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There should be <span title=\"Visual contrast\" data-definition-name=\"Visual contrast\" data-definition=\"visual-contrast\" data-definition-id=\"5404\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> between different coloured surfaces, aided by lighting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minimise glare from both artificial and natural light. Aim for even light distribution, avoiding bright spots and deep shadows. Ensure artificial lighting works well with other electronic and radio frequency installations. Reduce light flicker and replace faulty bulbs quickly. If you can&#8217;t replace a flickering light, try to remove it. Also, note that uplighters placed low or at floor level can disorient some blind and partially sighted people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When using dimmer switches, avoid fittings that omit a buzzing or humming noise. This noise can often be detected by people with heightened auditory sense, causing pain, discomfort or distraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure gentle transitions between light and dark areas to enable visitors\u2019 vision to adjust gradually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artificial lighting should use lamps that provide good colour rendering. A minimum <span data-definition=\"colour-rendering-index-cri\" title=\"Colour rendering index (CRI)\" data-definition-name=\"Colour rendering index (CRI)\" data-definition-id=\"8709\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> of 80 <span data-definition=\"ra-value\" title=\"Ra value\" data-definition-name=\"Ra value\" data-definition-id=\"8710\" class=\"ace-definition-inserter\"><\/span> is recommended for general areas, increasing to 90 Ra or higher where colour quality is critical, such as studios, galleries, and exhibition spaces. Note that ultraviolet (UV) light, electromagnetic fields, and blue light can cause discomfort, particularly for people with migraines or sensory sensitivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Entrances and lobbies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use transitional lighting in entrance lobbies. This helps create a smooth contrast from outside to inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure lighting is clear but not too bright in areas designated for sign language interpretation, such as reception desks. Note that uplighters can create shadows, making it harder to access sign language interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">WC facilities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In toilet facilities, avoid using timed or movement sensor lighting. If necessary, consider passive infrared (PIR) or thermal detection lighting instead. The sensors should be located immediately inside the door using delay on triggering. The lighting should be set to a low dimmed level (less than 10% intensity) when not triggered, rather than completely dark. Apply a three to five second transition from the initial sensor detection for any light intensity changes. Where frequency of use is greater or longer duration, extend the fade in and out to 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"specification_table\" class=\"wp-block-ace-specification-table bg_white specification_table hide\"><h3>Standard &#8211; specifications<\/h3><div class=\"bg_grey inner-padding\"><table class=\"specification-table\"><tbody><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"influencing_accessible_practice\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-influencing-accessible-practice standard-influencing-accessible-practice standard-content hide\"><h3>Influencing accessible practice<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"definitions_list\" class=\"wp-block-ace-definitions-list bg_white\"><h3>Definitions and acronyms<\/h3><div class=\"ace-definitions-list bg_grey inner-padding\"><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Approved Document M (ADM)<\/h4><div><p>This refers to \u201cApproved Document M: Access to and use of buildings, Vol 2\u201d. It is sometimes known as Part M and is the main building regulation in England to ensure that people can access and use buildings and their facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>BS8300<\/h4><div><p>This refers to \u201cBS 8300:2018 Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment\u201d. It is a code of practice provided by the British Standards Institute. Whereas ADM is part of building regulations, BS8300 is a standard of best practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Colour rendering index (CRI)<\/h4><div><p>The Colour Rendering Index (CRI) is a measure of how well a certain light can show the true colours of an object. It uses a scale from 0 to 100, where a score of 100 represents flawless colour fidelity. The number on this scale is called the Ra value.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Light Reflectance Value (LRV)<\/h4><div><p>Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measurement of how much visible light a surface reflects. It is expressed as a percentage from 0% (pure black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Ra<\/h4><div><p>The Ra value of a light is a measure of how well it shows the true colour of an object, on average. It uses a scale from 0 to 100, where a score of 100 means the light accurately shows the true colours of objects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Technical Guidance Document M (TGD M)<\/h4><div><p>Refers to \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage\/publications\/technical-guidance-document-m-access-and-use\/\">Technical Guidance Document M (Ireland) Access and Use<\/a>\u2019, helping to ensure that people can access buildings and their facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-definition-item\"><h4>Visual contrast<\/h4><div><p>A visible difference between the colour or tone of surfaces.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"learning_resources\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-learning-resources standard-content\"><h3>Learning Resources<\/h3><div class=\"links-on-newtab-text\"><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">England<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/66f6c5eec71e42688b65ee11\/ADM__V2_with_2024_amendments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Approved Document M (ADM)<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 33, Section 3.26<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages 38-39, Section 4.9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages 44-45, Section 4.30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 45, Section 4.34<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 46, Section 4.36<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages 47-48, Section 5.4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Wales<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-m-access-to-and-use-of-buildings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Approved Document M (ADM) Wales<\/a>\u202f\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 47, Section 3.26&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 54, Section 4.9&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 60-61, Section&nbsp;4.30&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 61, Section 4.34&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 63, Section 5.4&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Scotland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/binaries\/content\/documents\/govscot\/publications\/advice-and-guidance\/2024\/11\/building-standards-technical-handbook-january-2025-non-domestic\/documents\/building-standards-technical-handbook-january-2025-non-domestic\/building-standards-technical-handbook-january-2025-non-domestic\/govscot%3Adocument\/Building%2BStandards%2B-%2BCore%2BDocuments%2B-%2BNon-domestic%2BTechnical%2BHandbook%2B-%2BJanuary%2B2025%2B-%2BFor%2BPublication.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Non-Domestic Technical Handbook (Scotland)<\/a>\u202f&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 411-412, Section 4.8.6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Northern Ireland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildingcontrol-ni.com\/assets\/pdf\/TechnicalBookletR2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Technical Booklet R (Northern Ireland)<\/a>\u202f\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 46, Section 5.38-5.40<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 46-47, Section 5.43-5.45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 48, Diagram 5.8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">Ireland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.gov.ie\/static\/documents\/technical-guidance-document-m-access-and-use-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Technical Guidance Document M (TGD M) 2022<\/a>&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 28, Section 1.1.3.1, lighting on ramps, treads and landings&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 49, Section 1.2.3, accessible entrances&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 66, Section 1.3.3.3, Lux levels in corridors and passageways&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 72, Section 1.3.4.2, Passenger lift Details \u2013 wall finishes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 85, Section 1.4.4, lighting controls and lux levels in WCs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 108, Section 1.4.10, Changing Places \u2013 position and timed considerations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 123-124, Section 5.7, control heights, style&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 125, Diagram 32 Heights to the Centre of Socket-Outlets, Switches and Controls&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\">More resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenbs.com\/PublicationIndex\/documents\/details?Pub=BSI&amp;DocID=320547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BS8300 &#8211; Part 2<\/a>\u202f(BSI standards can be\u202fpurchased\u202fonline. Reference copies are available at local libraries)\u202f\u202f\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pages 65-66 (section 14 to 14.4)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.bsigroup.com\/products\/lighting-for-buildings-code-of-practice-for-daylighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BS8206-2: 2008 Lighting for buildings<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenbs.com\/PublicationIndex\/documents\/details?Pub=RGIE&amp;DocId=283530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Group for Inclusive Environments. Colour, contrast and perception.<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsigroup.com\/en-GB\/insights-and-media\/insights\/brochures\/pas-6463-design-for-the-mind-neurodiversity-and-the-built-environment\/\">PAS6463 Design for the mind<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page 65, Section 11.6, noise from fittings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 65, Section 11.7, colour rendering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page 67, Section 11.9 detection, position, transition levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"skills_development\" class=\"wp-block-ace-standard-skills-development standard-skills-development standard-content hide\"><h3>Support and skills development<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-ace-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"linked_standards\" class=\"wp-block page-links wp-block-ace-linked-standards hide\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"block-title\">\n\t\t\t\tLinked Standards\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='flex flex_50 link_blocks'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"references\" class=\"wp_block references wp-block-ace-standard-references \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"block-title\">\n\t\t\tReferences\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"links-on-newtab-text\"><\/div>\n\t\t<ol class=\"references-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240679425 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240679425 BCX0\">Access to and use of buildings, Approved <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240679425 BCX0\">Document M <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240679425 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240679425 BCX0\">(2004 edition, incorporating 2010 amendments) [online] Available at: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW240679425 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.wales\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/2019-05\/building-regulations-guidance-part-m-access-to-and-use-of-buildings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW240679425 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240679425 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Approved Document M (Wales)<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240679425 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240679425 BCX0\"> [Accessed 24 June 2025]<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW240679425 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89917099 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89917099 BCX0\">Access to and use of buildings, Approved Document M, Volume 2, Buildings other than dwellings (<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89917099 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89917099 BCX0\">2015 edition, incorporating 2020 and 2024 amendments). Available at: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW89917099 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/66f6c5eec71e42688b65ee11\/ADM__V2_with_2024_amendments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW89917099 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89917099 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Approved Document Part M<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89917099 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89917099 BCX0\"> [Accessed 24 June 2025]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p>British Standards Institute, BS 8206-2:2008 Lighting for buildings \u2013 code of practice for daylighting (2008)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class = \"references-list-item\"><p>British Standards Institute, BS8300-2:2018, Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment, Part 2: Buildings \u2013 Code of practice (2018). BSI standards can be purchased online. 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