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UL153 Scope
1 Scope
( V& [7 ~4 k2 X' Y" F1.1 These requirements cover portable luminaires (portable electric lamps) and subassemblies whose) h/ f- M% b- a2 A5 x9 Q4 w
primary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are provided with a flexible cord and an
# l- k7 ]( M" d: x G; Q* Rattachment plug for connection to a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for
; B3 K0 d( c/ \3 c' Zuse 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
1 v4 l( ?0 B2 s& W- Xattachment plug that is intended to connect to a compatible connector assembly that is for connection to
5 p" W# d* o) w, [& A9 ga nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for use in accordance with the National
v! N$ v4 |- t" M* j% A" oElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.9 M( J+ T: t3 J
1.3 These requirements also cover portable luminaires that are intended for use on standard power
* x% v) R( ^) c: t4 Q# Jsystems other than a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-amperes.# M3 w8 \7 f# N$ k- j
1.4 These requirements do not cover Christmas tree and decorative lighting outfits, or electric candles7 Y( e+ J; f$ C( f& \6 i9 p3 u
and candelabras without lamp shades, which are covered by the Standard for Christmas Tree and! ~ N4 y/ N" x7 C
Decorative Outfits, UL 588.
# m5 h8 T0 d8 y9 ]/ v1 E1.5 These requirements do not cover direct plug-in nightlights, sun and heat lamps, aquarium lamps,
1 I, D+ p4 B( Y* Fmedical and dental lights, portable electric hand lamps, signs and commercial advertising displays,
. \+ g7 S& E+ U; R- a3 j0 o9 Zphotographic lamps, or portable luminaires for marine use or for use in hazardous locations as defined in
$ g# I" U, r6 ?the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
' j. o% c# f8 c; ?+ z* K& O1.6 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different
1 U. N% M; `1 k6 |3 K/ n4 o* J; hfrom those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock
( f8 k, n: ?, S6 bor injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product
/ A! [# A( ^$ k0 w4 E( S7 zrequirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A
! K0 ]9 [5 R& b4 t- J0 k$ I- Yproduct whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific
: c: s1 O0 [( ], T0 ~requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements
# R% s! i4 X. xshall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and& f$ {, R& P+ L0 u
implementation of this standard. |
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