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BeckW.C., “How much light does a surgeon want?”, JIES, vol. 3, no. 4. pp. 346–8, 1974.
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IES Lighting Handbook, Fifth Edition. March 1972.
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CP-29, “Lighting for hospitals” (IES committee report, revision.due 1975).
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NFPA 70-1971: National Electrical Code.
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NFPA 76A-1973: Standard for Essential Electrical Systems for Hospitals.
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NFPA 76BT-I973: Manual for the Safe Use of Electricity in Hospitals.
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NFPA 76CM-1970: Manual for the Safe Use of High Frequency Electrical Equipment in Hospitals.
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NFPA 101-1973: Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures.
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UL 544-1972: Medical and Dental Equipment (revised July 31, 1973).
