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UL153 Scope
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1.1 These requirements cover portable luminaires (portable electric lamps) and subassemblies whose( r6 a# w3 o! z2 }* D. r4 r, f
primary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are provided with a flexible cord and an
$ Z2 N1 c& i0 k, _0 b gattachment plug for connection to a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for @2 T# C5 y1 n% T5 n- ]/ \
use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.# n( m, i I* V: v9 [' M( i1 k$ `
7 z4 }* y" z; \- H6 G$ J4 x1.2 These requirements also cover dedicated portable luminaires that employ a connector other than an3 s0 [3 j M: [4 `# R
attachment plug that is intended to connect to a compatible connector assembly that is for connection to
+ C7 f$ v$ U) O$ J0 W& x/ I4 e* ka nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for use in accordance with the National5 J4 G0 j0 |2 y6 |$ [
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.$ L% C1 u1 |' n$ s8 l$ O- g( v8 l
1.3 These requirements also cover portable luminaires that are intended for use on standard power# K0 h7 g0 o8 K# e( j+ O) O, G8 x
systems other than a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-amperes.2 V( Z! S4 m# s7 C7 G
1.4 These requirements do not cover Christmas tree and decorative lighting outfits, or electric candles/ p) \ `3 t$ a5 ]9 g& j0 [( [
and candelabras without lamp shades, which are covered by the Standard for Christmas Tree and
9 F. r. \, ?$ I6 \. n$ FDecorative Outfits, UL 588.
+ T7 n: @$ r0 g. Z7 k' @; y% }. a1.5 These requirements do not cover direct plug-in nightlights, sun and heat lamps, aquarium lamps,
( C# x# r8 G a8 Vmedical and dental lights, portable electric hand lamps, signs and commercial advertising displays,
" D' w: A& B$ b2 B7 s. iphotographic lamps, or portable luminaires for marine use or for use in hazardous locations as defined in
* t- D8 z% y, E% K" C3 xthe National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
c$ w; R( W& U6 w5 ]2 p1.6 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different+ ^' A( G# k& O9 ]! G0 x O
from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock
9 L. e5 }' W8 M1 E! ior injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product
# F* f) h% v/ `& ?requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A% o" B, Z6 R+ ^8 G6 l+ p
product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific; `; {( K. j; q: U* E' _
requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements8 o0 g/ M3 K4 U; I. j
shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and
. { V' K/ ~% v4 A( Cimplementation of this standard. |
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