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UL153 Scope
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1.1 These requirements cover portable luminaires (portable electric lamps) and subassemblies whose( W& z6 m9 z8 K7 q
primary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are provided with a flexible cord and an
% V5 [/ H1 Q- K' Hattachment plug for connection to a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for0 m- Z/ ?/ [* ~, e0 F
use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.8 A9 o8 r+ F$ ~$ }
( ?' p1 X4 T, Q: l1 d' K$ i1.2 These requirements also cover dedicated portable luminaires that employ a connector other than an
4 |0 r, W4 ~! K! ^( b! Uattachment plug that is intended to connect to a compatible connector assembly that is for connection to
" W) r, _1 o4 y$ ^; D, l7 Ua nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for use in accordance with the National
: A$ T: n+ T Y. B9 p4 RElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
! G# z, _7 r( n2 o: m( \ k7 }( B1.3 These requirements also cover portable luminaires that are intended for use on standard power" o: L7 H/ T2 w) @5 Q5 E
systems other than a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-amperes.
6 O9 G! I, |7 c3 m1.4 These requirements do not cover Christmas tree and decorative lighting outfits, or electric candles
! G5 c6 Y8 p) ]0 U2 Pand candelabras without lamp shades, which are covered by the Standard for Christmas Tree and2 j6 [% K) S8 |! ]. q6 l m) q, e5 [
Decorative Outfits, UL 588.
( R6 ~7 `, `8 q0 V; S% ^' }# i* k$ k1.5 These requirements do not cover direct plug-in nightlights, sun and heat lamps, aquarium lamps,
- o* T' x% D; R4 `medical and dental lights, portable electric hand lamps, signs and commercial advertising displays,
: c! x3 H# K7 ~photographic lamps, or portable luminaires for marine use or for use in hazardous locations as defined in
4 p A7 O- L% Sthe National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
4 V& ?7 J; N* @3 B& {# X1.6 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different1 I% e& A Q* q& F* r
from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock, H: q4 a4 C6 N% n" ]4 V
or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product
' c' B4 |0 d7 E N! jrequirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A
- g: L' v8 ], D$ [, Zproduct whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific* {" D% ^5 i* S
requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements5 F( ~/ H) h5 j- s$ k r0 ^# h
shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and
% c" B5 a2 |* V# q/ P1 i2 Zimplementation of this standard. |
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