HC Deb 19 December 1979 vol 976 c241W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the recommended temperature and humidity level for (a) Government buildings, (b) schools, (c) hospitals and (d) old people's homes.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The respective standards of heating vary according to function or occupancy. Specific temperatures range from:

  1. a. 16°C to 18.5°C
  2. b. 15°C to 18°C
  3. c. 16°C to 30°C
  4. d. 21°C

Humidity controls are not normally applied.

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