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UL153 Scope
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1.1 These requirements cover portable luminaires (portable electric lamps) and subassemblies whose
: e, O$ d3 Y: S% s: n7 Rprimary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are provided with a flexible cord and an5 A, [2 U d! W& Y" ~$ {
attachment plug for connection to a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for
; f' F9 O; p% R- Y+ xuse in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70./ o0 d3 r! B/ L
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1.2 These requirements also cover dedicated portable luminaires that employ a connector other than an6 w* I& {$ j4 r3 G+ ]
attachment plug that is intended to connect to a compatible connector assembly that is for connection to) [' Z/ g0 d; C9 i& h
a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for use in accordance with the National
3 e' L9 f' L& D( G G. ^Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
$ \7 Y8 ]' w, }2 Q, w1 H" }9 i- W1.3 These requirements also cover portable luminaires that are intended for use on standard power
% T+ y3 a% t: i0 r0 Osystems other than a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-amperes.
( Z& _1 Y3 t/ E# q5 N3 I. Y% i1.4 These requirements do not cover Christmas tree and decorative lighting outfits, or electric candles$ s, w5 ^, ], Z% X. d
and candelabras without lamp shades, which are covered by the Standard for Christmas Tree and
- q1 b% _0 o# [; I/ ]) i6 yDecorative Outfits, UL 588.
6 _+ i( \2 P6 Z1 H/ s1.5 These requirements do not cover direct plug-in nightlights, sun and heat lamps, aquarium lamps,; d! R: q* E. [
medical and dental lights, portable electric hand lamps, signs and commercial advertising displays,9 J: a+ C; @1 [9 J B6 |+ O& o, {: r0 q
photographic lamps, or portable luminaires for marine use or for use in hazardous locations as defined in
9 \! |1 w6 o' O: `. I' A4 j+ cthe National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
# s P" y" q5 g1.6 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different |( ?) o g- F' \3 c) s+ [% I
from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock
% c7 G& ^$ ^- N8 ^( B2 Y0 dor injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product
2 z" n7 X$ }& p1 k+ qrequirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A2 }& M- h$ l4 W6 c
product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific0 z7 h1 f( O3 Z6 X* ~2 S
requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements; D. A/ N7 X- _2 w% H
shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and9 L) X9 J) u* r! f! A4 @! w
implementation of this standard. |
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