Tag Archives: luminaires
Electric Sign Safety Governed by UL 48 and NEC Article 600
The National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 600 and UL 48 Standard for Safety for Electric Signs are used to evaluate the field installation and construction of electric signs in the U.S. In Canada, the relevant guidelines are the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and CSA 22.2 No. 207. All signs that are electrically operated and/or electrically... Read More
Luminaires Manufacturers Get New ENERGY STAR Certification Resources
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has posted new materials that aid in the testing and certification of lighting products for ENERGY STAR: Certifying Luminaires – Utilizing the Certified Subcomponent Database (CSD) This document helps luminaire manufacturers select components for ENERGY STAR fixtures. Items listed on the CSD have already been tested for photometric, life... Read More
ENERGY STAR Merges Lighting Scopes into New Luminaires & Lamps Specifications
Although this year marks the 20th anniversary of the ENERGY STAR program, lighting was a bit late to the party. It wasn’t until 15 years ago that residential light fixtures got their first ENERGY STAR specification, and 13 years ago that compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) did. ENERGY STAR lighting continues to evolve. Following are some... Read More