1st edition, amendment 2


Current version: Effective on 14 February 2014

All of the Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods relating to G8 are contained in one document.

  • G8/VM1 provides a verification method for the measurement of illuminance, with reference to NZS 6703 and how to undertake measurements. 
  • G8/AS1 gives Tables to show acceptable illuminance, and the wattage required per m2. 

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