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UL153 Scope
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1.1 These requirements cover portable luminaires (portable electric lamps) and subassemblies whose
3 \! I' X0 _- L \( g: `( dprimary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are provided with a flexible cord and an6 k! N/ z7 h8 [+ W
attachment plug for connection to a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for
2 o. a n" D& Z2 Z# H5 O7 _use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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1.2 These requirements also cover dedicated portable luminaires that employ a connector other than an
- v& d9 \/ @+ }, g( b" gattachment plug that is intended to connect to a compatible connector assembly that is for connection to3 w* I t& k; N# W8 J& r! r& `
a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for use in accordance with the National* I, Q: i1 R, [! b; H9 P
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.( y3 x9 y. b) O3 n9 l+ F, f' f
1.3 These requirements also cover portable luminaires that are intended for use on standard power' P( T0 C0 J; k- y% |
systems other than a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-amperes.) z1 m. f6 p( s' L6 J7 [
1.4 These requirements do not cover Christmas tree and decorative lighting outfits, or electric candles! l( @3 K: L, D' p ~/ P$ s
and candelabras without lamp shades, which are covered by the Standard for Christmas Tree and
6 [' z- P$ w2 X2 {" V& qDecorative Outfits, UL 588.
% s7 T1 M- b4 b" F, K1.5 These requirements do not cover direct plug-in nightlights, sun and heat lamps, aquarium lamps,+ `0 R" F' J3 W& a: E4 R
medical and dental lights, portable electric hand lamps, signs and commercial advertising displays,3 P" W w; s+ c ]( }1 @- d
photographic lamps, or portable luminaires for marine use or for use in hazardous locations as defined in) q' ?; n; l% e2 [# ^
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.6 w |. j$ h( B4 j2 s) e
1.6 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different
2 v- E2 ?# G: z) u" wfrom those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock
6 ]- {! Y/ D6 {7 oor injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product5 M% _ b5 L" M7 j$ g
requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A
- T- f q3 v7 E7 q( Fproduct whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific* x8 O1 a8 O/ E7 @* ~' o/ s
requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements! N8 Y# t* Z1 j W( S6 ^
shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and
- t4 R" [' u9 U& `8 s* Cimplementation of this standard. |
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