LIGHTING SAFETY

STANDARD GUIDE
ANSI/UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 NO. 250.0 – FOURTH EDITION

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CONTENTS
Introduction 3

Background on ANSI/UL 1598 4

How Standards are Created 4
The Necessity for New Editions 4

Key Changes to the Standard 5

Detailed Tables 5–7

Impact on Existing Certifications 8

Summary 8
Detailed Tables 9–13

Conclusions 14
The Critical Role of Third-Party Testing – Why Intertek 15
Contact Us 16

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INTRODUCTION
ANSI/UL 1598, issued by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), is a national safety standard for
lighting/luminaires that are hardwired and not portable, for use within North America. It
includes safety testing for temperature, risk of electric shock, and reliable mounting methods,
among other criteria.

The first edition of UL 1598, issued in December 2000, combined other standards for various
types of fixed luminaires (including UL 1570, UL 1571, and UL 1572) into one standard and also
saw the harmonization of UL and CSA (Canadian) standards. As lighting technology evolved, new
materials and fixture designs were introduced, and safety standards were re-evaluated.
Therefore, UL 1598 was revised, and updates were issued in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2018.

This paper will discuss key changes made to the Fourth Edition of UL 1598 as of August 28, 2018.
The paper will also include information on Canadian Standards Association (CSA) C22.2 No.
250.0, as this standard is almost completely harmonised with UL 1598.

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BACKGROUND ON
THE STANDARD
ANSI/UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 NO. 250.0 – FOURTH EDITION

How Standards are Created

The development of the UL 1598 standard is carried out by a team of industry experts called
a Standards Technical Panel (STP), a team comprised of various individuals representing
different industry interest groups. A typical STP would consist of industry experts, such as
individuals from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Consumer Products
Safety Council (CPSC), testing laboratories such as Intertek or UL, and manufacturers in the
particular industry, as well as end users. Via a voting process, the STP determines the final
content in a standard published by UL. It is important to note that not all UL standards
currently fall under the STP process, but those that do can be easily identified by the ANSI
designation in the standard title, such as ANSI/UL 1598.
ANSI/UL 1598 is a tri-national standard and so it is developed via input from the UL STP, the
Canadian Standard Association’s equivalent ICLP, and ANCE committee members. These
committees agree on standard content and changes during development, so ANSI/UL 1598
is almost completely harmonized with Canadian standard CSA C22.2 NO. 250.0.

The Necessity for New Editions

Although various requirements and concerns are taken into consideration when developing
or updating a standard, the primary goals of updates and new editions are to address the risk
of fire, electric shock, and mechanical or biological hazards. As technology evolves in a
particular product category, the STP must continually evaluate the key concerns to ensure
that the standard continues to effectively address the current technology. In the lighting
industry, the shift from metal enclosures to polymeric materials and new technology in lamp
types such as LED sources, are some of the changes that necessitated standard updates.
Standards update notices and file reviews are two methods used to verify that
manufacturers’ products remain current with the latest requirements.

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KEY CHANGES TO
THE STANDARD
ANSI/UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 NO. 250.0 – FOURTH EDITION

Table on Key Changes in ANSI/UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 – Fourth Edition

Clause Change Reflected in UL 1598, Fourth Edition Explanation

An assembly of glass and frame or glass and recessed trim,

where the combination is secured to the luminaire using friction
5.10.15 Mechanical joints and fastenings
such as spring-loaded clips, shall comply with the loading test in
Clause 17.15.

To comply with NEC 410.16 (A)(3) and 410.16 (C)(5) to allow

13.6.2.1 Luminaires for use in clothes closets (USA) luminaires to be marked and used in a clothes closet, new
performance test and markings are now applicable.

To comply with further of the Canadian Electrical (CE) Code to

allow luminaires to be marked and used in a clothes closet, new
13.7 Luminaires for use in clothes closets (CANADA)
construction requirements, performance test and markings are
now applicable.

A recessed luminaire with polymeric parts intended to be

installed where these parts are exposed to air-handling spaces
Recessed Luminaires for installation in air-
12.1.5 within a building shall comply with the heat and smoke release
handling spaces
requirements in UL 2043 and marked in accordance with Clause
12.8.5.3.

LED Type Non-IC inherently protected recessed An LED Type Non-IC inherently protected luminaire shall comply
12.7.1.6
luminaires with the normal temperature test of Clause 15.8
New clause added for construction and markings for luminaire
10 Supplementary Requirements for LED Luminaires
with LEDs.

Requirements applicable to light emitting diode (LED)

UL 8750 Reference for Requirements: LED components and subassemblies integral to a luminaire covered
1.3
Components and Subassemblies by this standard are provided in UL 8750 and CSA C22.2 No.
250.13.

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Table on Key Changes in ANSI/UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 – Fourth Edition (cont’d)

Clause Change Reflected in UL 1598, Fourth Edition Explanation

As an alternative to those spacings required in Clause 6.11.1, for

locations other than for wiring terminals or spacings to a dead-
metal conductive enclosure, spacings are permitted to be in
Spacings Options Using Requirements from UL
6.11.2 accordance with UL 840 and CSA C22.2 No. 0.2. Overvoltage
840
Category II applies to circuits directly connected to the branch
circuit. Printed wiring boards are presumed to have a minimum
CTI of 100 unless known to be greater.
In Canada, polymeric light diffusers and lenses shall comply with
Polymeric Light Diffusers and Lenses Compliance
12.1.5 the flame spread rating and smoke developed classification
with National Building Code of Canada
requirements in the National Building Code of Canada

Added minimum thickness requirement for ceramic material:

5.3.2 Requirements for Enclosures
ceramic 3 mm (0.118 in) minimum thickness

Combination HID/Incandescent Lamp

A remote ballasted HID luminaire may bear a lamp replacement
9.6.4 Replacement Marking for Remote Ballasted HID
marking for both a HID and an incandescent lamp.
Luminaires
Drops of water are permitted to be present on the insulation of
non-braided thermoplastic insulated wire. The insulation on
17.5.2.7c), 17.5.3.8c) Rain and Sprinkler Test Methods non-braided thermoplastic insulated wire shall not be in a pool
of water unless the insulation is identified as suitable for
immersion.
17.14.1 Self-Threading Screw Torque Torque values now vary depending on nominal screw diameter.
Added additional exception that a thermal protector is not
required for a LED luminaire when the combination of LED
12.5.1.1g) Thermal Protection for LED Recessed Luminaires driver and light source(s) has thermal protection that fulfils the
thermal protection requirements in Clause 4.1, and complies
with the relevant requirements of Clauses 15 and 16
Relaxed spacings to comply with applicable component and
Electrical Spacings to Include USA Requirement end-product standards or the electrical spacings requirements
6.11.11
for Printed Wiring Board in UL 8750, or CSA C22.2 No. 250.13, or Annex F (CAN) of this
standard, as applicable.
The dielectric voltage-withstand option in UL 8750 or CSA C22.2
No. 250.13 to evaluate spacings on printed circuit boards shall
not be used to evaluate spacings between traces on the board
and other metal mounting hardware such as screws which
Electrical Spacings to Include USA Requirement
6.11.12 serve to secure the board to other non-current carrying metal
for Printed Wiring Board
parts of the luminaire, or between spacings on the board and
the metal of a metal-backed printed circuit board. Between
these points, the dimensional spacings requirements in UL 8750
or CSA C22.2 No. 250.13 shall be applied.

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Table on Key Changes in ANSI/UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 – Fourth Edition (cont’d)

Clause Change Reflected in UL 1598, Fourth Edition Explanation

Relaxed flammability requirements. An LED lens or diffuser that

serves as an enclosure where all live parts are insulated or
spaced more than 0.8 mm (0.032 in) from the lens or diffuser
Flammability Requirements for an LED Lens and
5.7.1.3 shall have a minimum V-0 flammability rating or comply with
Diffuser
the V-0 flame test of Clause 17.26 and shall comply with the
minimum flammability requirement in Clause 5.7.1.2 (b)
through (d).

A 500 V dc insulation resistance test on 100% of production can

Factory Production-Line Tests and Dielectric
I.1.7 be considered representative of the 100% dielectric voltage-
Voltage-Withstand Testing (DVWT)
withstand test and may be used as an alternative method.

In Canada, the temperature measured on the supply

connections of a surface-mounted luminaire intended to be
mounted on or over an outlet box during the normal
11.6.10 Wall-Mounted Luminaires temperature test of Clause 15 shall: for ceiling-mounted or wall-
mounted luminaires, not exceed 90 °C, and be marked for use
with minimum 90 °C supply conductors, in accordance with
Table 20.1.1, Item 1.1

User maintenance – a servicing operation, such as re-lamping or

3 Definition of User Maintenance cleaning of the inside surface of an optical part, expected to be
carried out by untrained persons.

Reduce the size of the text for most markings that is required to
Table 20.1.1 Font Size Requirements for Product Labels be on the product. Warning/Cautionary marking size was not
changed.

Revised to clarify that only when a fiber husk that covers

Clarify Requirements for Luminaires Using
6.3.3 lampholder wiring terminals is not positively retained in position
Lampholders Having Cellulosic Fiber Husks
shall it be additionally enclosed in accordance with Clause 5.3.

Use of Flexible Cord and Attachment Plugs for Clauses revised to better align with the permissions within NEC-
11.6.4, 11.6.5, 11.6.7
Connecting Luminaires to the Branch Circuit 2017, Article 410.62 (B) and (C)

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IMPACT ON EXISTING
CERTIFICATIONS
ANSI/UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 NO. 250.0 – FOURTH EDITION

Changes to Requirements
The following summarised lists and detailed tables provide more information on changes
to ANSI/UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 – Fourth Edition, specifically Intertek’s
interpretation of how they will impact products with existing certifcations.

New Requirements
• Mechanical joints and fastenings
• Luminaires for use in clothes closets (USA)
• Luminaires for use in clothes closets (Canada)
• Recessed Luminaires for installation in air‐handling spaces
• LED Type Non‐IC inherently protected recessed luminaires
• Supplementary Requirements for LED Luminaires
• UL 8750 Reference for Requirements: LED Components and Subassemblies
• Spacings Options Using Requirements from UL 840
• Polymeric Light Diffusers and Lenses Compliance with National Building Code of
Canada

Revised Requirements
• Requirements for Enclosures
• Combination HID/Incandescent Lamp Replacement Marking for Remote Ballasted
HID Luminaires
• Rain and Sprinkler Test Methods
• Self-Threading Screw Torque
• Thermal Protection for LED Recessed Luminaires
• Electrical Spacings to Include USA Requirement for Printed Wiring Board
• Flammability Requirements for an LED Lens and Diffuser
• Factory Production-Line Tests and Dielectric Voltage-Withstand Testing (DVWT)
• Wall-Mounted Luminaires
• Definition of User Maintenance
• Font Size Requirements for Product Labels
• Clarify Requirements for Luminaires Using Lampholders Having Cellulosic Fiber Husks
• Use of Flexible Cord and Attachment Plugs for Connecting Luminaires to the Branch
Circuit

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Table: Intertek’s Guidance on Impact to Existing Certifications in ANSI/UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 – Fourth Edition
Topic New or
Revised
Mechanical joints and NEW
fastenings
Luminaires for use in NEW
clothes closets (USA)
Luminaires for use in NEW
clothes closets
(Canada)
Recessed Luminaires NEW
for installation in
air‐handling spaces
LED Type Non‐IC NEW
inherently protected
recessed luminaires
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Requirement Impact on Existing Intertek
Certifications
5.10.15 An assembly of glass and frame or glass and recessed trim, where None.
the combination is secured to the luminaire using friction such as spring- Existing products would have been
loaded clips, shall comply with the loading test in Clause 17.15. subjected to the same test as part
of Clause 5.10.10 of the 3rd Edition.
13.6.2.1.1 (USA) In the United States, fluorescent and LED surface- All closet luminaires not tested to
mounted luminaires intended for use in clothes closet storage spaces the method in UL 2108 must be
shall comply with the surface ceiling temperature test of Clause 15.2 with retested to this new requirement.
glass fibre insulation batting positioned over and in contact with the
entire luminaire exposed surface. The insulation batting shall be Rsi 1.4 to
Rsi 1.9 (R8 to R11), in any convenient thickness.
• 13.7.1.2 (CAN) In Canada, the light source of a clothes closet luminaire All closet luminaires must be tested
shall be covered by a lens or diffuser meeting the requirements of the to this new test method.
temperature test of Clause 13.7.2.1 (CAN); the impact test of Clause
13.7.2.2 (CAN); and the compression test of Clause 13.7.2.3 (CAN).
• 13.7.2.1.3 (CAN) In Canada, insulation shall be placed in such a
manner as to cover 50% or more of the lens or diffuser volume in
accordance with Figures 13.7.2.1 (CAN), 13.7.2.2 (CAN), and
• 13.7.2.3 (CAN), and to be in direct contact with 35% or more of the
lens or diffuser surface. The insulation thickness perpendicular to the
surface of the lens or diffuser shall be 8 cm (3.1 in) minimum, 12 cm
(4.7 in) maximum.
• 13.7.2.1.4 (CAN) In Canada, insulation shall be of the rigid type with a
minimum insulating capacity of R20.
12.1.5 A recessed luminaire with polymeric parts intended to be installed All recessed air handling luminaire
where these parts are exposed to air-handling spaces* within a building must be re-evaluated.
shall comply with the heat and smoke release requirements in UL 2043
and marked in accordance with Clause 12.8.5.3.
*Products evaluated in accordance with these requirements are
considered to comply with the fire retardant and low smoke
producing requirements of Section 300 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70; Chapter 4 of the Standard for the Installation of Air-
Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, NFPA 90A; Section 602 of the
ICC’s International Mechanical Code; and Section 602 of IAPMO’s
Uniform Mechanical Code
12.7.1.6 An LED Type Non-IC inherently protected luminaire shall comply Non-IC inherently protected
with the normal temperature test of Clause 15.8. luminaires must be evaluated
(Same requirement of IC Inherently
protected luminaires.)
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Table: Intertek’s Guidance on Impact to Existing Certifications in ANSI/UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 – Fourth Edition (cont’d)s

Topic New or Requirement Intertek’s View of Impact on

Revised Existing Certifications

Supplementary NEW • Lampholders: 10.2.1 A lampholder shall have an electrical rating All previously LED luminaires must
Requirements for LED suitable for the LED lamp load to be used. have markings updated to show
Luminaires • Printed wiring boards: 10.3.1 A printed wiring board shall comply with (input rating in volts, frequency in
the requirements in UL 8750 and CSA C22.2 No. 250.13. hertz, and total amperes or watts)
• Emergency battery packs: 10.4.1 A luminaire provided with a factory-
installed emergency battery pack shall be:
a) installed in accordance with the installation instructions marked
on or provided with the pack; and
b) marked to indicate emergency backup in accordance with Table
20.1.1, Item 1.43.
• Markings: markings were updated/added
UL 8750 Reference NEW 1.3 Requirements applicable to light emitting diode (LED) components None.
for Requirements: and subassemblies integral to a luminaire covered by this standard are Existing products have been
LED Components and provided in UL 8750 and CSA C22.2 No. 250.13. required to meet UL 8750 / CSA
Subassemblies 250.13 for construction.
Spacings Options NEW 6.11.2 As an alternative to those spacings required in Clause 6.11.1, for None.
Using Requirements locations other than for wiring terminals or spacings to a dead-metal Existing products would have met
from UL 840 conductive enclosure, spacings are permitted to be in accordance with UL previous spacings in UL 1598 which
840 and CSA C22.2 No. 0.2. Overvoltage Category II applies to circuits were higher than allowed now.
directly connected to the branch circuit. Printed wiring boards are
presumed to have a minimum CTI of 100 unless known to be greater.
Polymeric Light NEW 12.1.5 (CAN) In Canada, polymeric light diffusers and lenses shall comply All existing listings will need to be
Diffusers and Lenses with the flame spread rating and smoke developed classification reviewed.
Compliance with requirements in the National Building Code of Canada
National Building
Code of Canada
Requirements for REVISED 5.3.2 An enclosure shall be constructed of metal (see Clause 5.5), glass Existing listings with luminaires with
Enclosures (see Clause 5.16), ceramic 3 mm (0.118 in) minimum thickness, or a ceramic enclosure must be
polymeric material (see Clause 5.7). confirmed to meet the minimum
thickness.
Combination REVISED 9.6.4 A remote ballasted HID luminaire may bear a lamp replacement All listings with remote ballasted
HID/Incandescent marking for both a HID and an incandescent lamp provided that: HID luminaires can have this
Lamp Replacement a) the luminaire complies with the construction and performance marking.
Marking for Remote requirements in this Standard for both HID and incandescent
Ballasted HID luminaires;
Luminaires
b) the luminaire is additionally marked in accordance with Table 20.1.1,
Item 3.15; and
c) the installation instructions provide clear direction for the installer to
place a check mark on the appropriate lamp replacement marking
option based on the lamp type for the particular installation.

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Table: Intertek’s Guidance on Impact to Existing Certifications in ANSI/UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 – Fourth Edition (cont’d)s

Topic New or Requirement Intertek’s View of Impact on

Revised Existing Certifications

Rain and Sprinkler REVISED Clauses 17.5.2.7c), 17.5.3.8c) have the following added: None.
Test Methods Drops of water are permitted to be present on the insulation of non- Existing luminaires would not have
braided thermoplastic insulated wire. The insulation on non-braided allowed water on wire.
thermoplastic insulated wire shall not be in a pool of water unless the
insulation is identified as suitable for immersion.
Self-Threading Screw REVISED All listings that require a torque of
Torque 3.39 N∙m (30 lb∙in) or more.

Thermal Protection REVISED 12.5.1.1g) LED when the combination of LED driver and light source(s) has None.
for LED Recessed thermal protection that fulfills the thermal protection requirements in Previously listings would have
Luminaires Clause 4.1, and complies with the relevant requirements of Clauses 15 required the test if no thermal
(normal temperature test) and 16 (abnormal temperature test). protector was present on the
luminaire.
Electrical Spacings to REVISED • 6.11.11 Spacings for printed circuit boards and for board-mounted None.
Include USA components shall comply with applicable component and end Existing listings would have met the
Requirement for product standards or the electrical spacings requirements in UL 8750, spacing requirements. Evaluation
Printed Wiring Board or CSA C22.2 No. 250.13, or Annex F (CAN) of this standard, as notes by UL already had 6.11.12.
applicable.
• 6.11.12 The dielectric voltage-withstand option in UL 8750 or CSA
C22.2 No. 250.13 to evaluate spacings on printed circuit boards shall
not be used to evaluate spacings between traces on the board and
other metal mounting hardware such as screws which serve to secure
the board to other non-current carrying metal parts of the luminaire,
or between spacings on the board and the metal of a metal-backed
printed circuit board. Between these points, the dimensional spacings
requirements in UL 8750 or CSA C22.2 No. 250.13 shall be applied.
Flammability REVISED 5.7.1.3 An LED lens or diffuser that serves as an enclosure where all live None.
Requirements for an parts are insulated or spaced more than 0.8 mm (0.032 in) from the lens Existing listings would have had 5VA
LED Lens and Diffuser or diffuser shall have a minimum V-0 flammability rating or comply with flame rated lens.
the V-0 flame test of Clause 17.26 and shall comply with the minimum
flammability requirement in Clause 5.7.1.2 (b) through (d).

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Table: Intertek’s Guidance on Impact to Existing Certifications in ANSI/UL 1598 / CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 – Fourth Edition (cont’d)s

Topic New or Requirement Intertek’s View of Impact on

Revised Existing Certifications

Factory Production- REVISED • I.1.7 A 500 V dc insulation resistance test on 100% of production can None.
Line Tests and be considered representative of the 100% dielectric voltage-withstand Existing listings would have
Dielectric Voltage- test and may be used as an alternative method. required test or have complied with
Withstand Testing • I.1.8 The insulation resistance measurement of Clause I.1.7 should be Intertek’s Engineering notice (for
(DVWT) made using a dc insulation tester capable of delivering the appropriate Intertek clients).
open circuit voltage (i.e., 500 V dc), or other suitable equipment. The New test can be added to existing
test voltage should be applied for a minimum duration of 1 s. The listings.
measured resistance should not be less than 2 MΩ. For safety
reasons, the test should be performed with the luminaire
disconnected from the power supply.
Wall-Mounted REVISED 11.6.10 (CAN) In Canada, the temperature measured on the supply None.
Luminaires connections of a surface-mounted luminaire intended to be mounted on Existing listing required marking at
or over an outlet box during the normal temperature test of Clause 15 75°C.
shall:
c) for ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted luminaires, not exceed 90°C, and
be marked for use with minimum 90°C supply conductors, in accordance
with Table 20.1.1, Item 1.1
Definition of User REVISED User maintenance – a servicing operation, such as re-lamping or cleaning None.
Maintenance of the inside surface of an optical part, expected to be carried out by New definition only.
untrained persons.
Notes:
1) A luminaire having a non-replaceable light source and a sealed optical
chamber such that cleaning maintenance is not needed should be
regarded as a luminaire that does not require “user maintenance.”
2) A luminaire designed for mounting at a height greater than 3.6 m (12
ft) from the ground plane, such as in a parking lot or a street light, is an
example of a luminaire where servicing is not expected to be carried
out by untrained persons. This type of luminaire does not lend itself to
“user maintenance.”
Font Size REVISED In Table 20.1.1, change the font size of markings that go on a product None.
Requirements for from S24 to S16 and S48 to S32. Existing listings would have had
Product Labels The second change is to the font typeface that is called out for S16 font larger font.
size. Prior to this change, the S16 font was primarily used for installation
instructions and the font type did not matter. Now
that it will be used on marking labels, it should be uniform with the rest of
the markings.
In Table 20.1.2, the font type face for S16 has been changed from “Not
Specified” to “Univers bold Arial bold Helvetica bold Zurich BT Bold.”

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Topic New or
Revised
Clarify Requirements REVISED
for Luminaires Using
Lampholders Having
Cellulosic Fiber Husks
Use of Flexible Cord REVISED
and Attachment
Plugs for Connecting
Luminaires to the
Branch Circuit
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Requirement Intertek’s View of Impact on
Existing Certifications
6.3.3 A husk or sleeve made of treated cellulosic fibre, provided to None.
electrically insulate the terminals and screwshell of a lampholder, shall be Clarification only.
at least 0.8 mm (0.032 in) thick and shall be positively retained. If the husk
or sleeve is not positively retained and the wire terminals of the
lampholder are accessible with the husk or sleeve removed, they shall be
additionally enclosed in accordance with Clause 5.3.
Note: revised to clarify that only when a fiber husk that covers
lampholder wiring terminals is not positively retained in position shall
it be additionally enclosed in accordance with Clause 5.3.
• 11.6.4 A fluorescent, HID, or LED pendant luminaire designed for a None.
chain, cable, hook, or similar means of suspension and intended to be Clarification only (added “intended
mounted directly below an outlet is permitted to be provided with a to be mounted directly below an
flexible power cord. outlet) Art 410.62 of NEC
• 11.6.5 Flexible cord provided with an attachment plug cap shall be at
least of hard‐usage type.
• 11.6.7 A luminaire that can be adjusted, after installation, to change
the angle of light, and where the supply connection point is on the
adjustable portion, is permitted to be provided with one of the
following:
b) a length of flexible cord of hard‐usage type or heavier with a
grounding type attachment plug or cord connector
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CONCLUSIONS

Understanding the fundamental principles of

lighting safety as they relate to luminaires
provides a solid foundation for testing and
evaluating new and complex technologies in
lighting. As a test lab we believe that the
application of these principles will help the
industry produce better and safer products.
Intertek’s knowledge of the lighting safety
testing and standards – both in North America
and around the world – how they are
measured, what they mean, and how to
control measurement uncertainty allows us to
provide consistent and reliable results.
Intertek’s team of experts can help to provide
guidance and direction in understanding these
concepts and how they relate to your product’s
overall quality – whether the goal is to meet
the existing regulatory requirements or make a
better and more consistent product than
anyone else.

Recommended Next Steps

We recommend that manufacturers contact a
certification partner to discuss your existing
listings, as well as products in the development
pipeline, to determine the most efficient
custom compliance plan.

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THE CRITICAL ROLE OF

THIRD PARTY TESTING
WHY INTERTEK?
In today’s fast-paced lighting industry and rapidly-growing outdoor and industrial lighting
segments, a manufacturer’s ability to certify that products provide ingress protection helps to
qualify those products for specific applications and delivers marketing and sales advantages. INTERTEK’S GENERAL
As an ingress protection rating may be the additional verification of product quality that COVERAGE PROGRAM
delivers a competitive advantage, manufacturers are encouraged to consider the potential
operating environments that their product may be exposed to and to engage of a skilled Intertek’s Lighting General Coverage
testing organization. Accredited third party (external) safety and performance testing Program enables manufacturers to save
organizations like Intertek help take the guess work out of the design and testing processes, time and money when launching new
and work in partnership with manufacturers to help achieve compliance with all standards. lighting products.
Intertek’s ETL Listed Mark is proof of compliance to electrical, gas, and other safety standards Members of the General Coverage
and is the fastest growing certification mark in North America. The ETL mark has more than Lighting Program can use NRTL-certified
80,000 product listings and is featured on millions of products sold by major retailers, components to design and manufacture
delivering confidence in quality to both manufacturers and customers. luminaires. With recent program
Intertek has invested in the most precise advanced testing equipment in facilities worldwide expansions, more categories of LED
to ensure precise, repeatable testing procedures and results. Their exceptional sources are eligible, including NRTL-
understanding of all industry certification and regulatory programs, current requirements certified Zhaga Book 7 modules using a
and anticipated future changes, and relationships with certifying organizations, provide the Class P driver, NRTL-certified functional
utmost in quality coverage and representation, allowing manufacturers to focus on their safety modules using a Class P driver,
own core competencies. NRTL-listed or -classified linear fluorescent
LED tube replacement, and NRTL-
classified retrofit kits.
Manufacturers can certify large numbers
of products through a more cost-effective
and timely process, designing and
shipping new models within a specific
product family without having to send a
sample to an Intertek laboratory to
determine compliance.
Visit our General Coverage Lighting
Program web page and download the
Fact Sheet to better understand the
program and benefits.

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more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing,
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