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UL153 Scope
1 Scope
6 Q% A6 Z% K* ]; a1.1 These requirements cover portable luminaires (portable electric lamps) and subassemblies whose
4 h+ L6 |8 _8 |! iprimary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are provided with a flexible cord and an
7 D/ V( ^+ [4 `, Fattachment plug for connection to a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for
. L: E E3 V4 b9 B* cuse in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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1 v; c1 e6 z/ h' u. q: G1.2 These requirements also cover dedicated portable luminaires that employ a connector other than an
; W3 u1 E+ t0 _+ dattachment plug that is intended to connect to a compatible connector assembly that is for connection to
# t" n, N3 m6 L# ~% ja nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for use in accordance with the National
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1.3 These requirements also cover portable luminaires that are intended for use on standard power6 b4 u& x0 Q1 y" g
systems other than a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-amperes.
2 x7 l; |. l% _6 L1.4 These requirements do not cover Christmas tree and decorative lighting outfits, or electric candles
7 s+ }. _& J4 P4 g8 @and candelabras without lamp shades, which are covered by the Standard for Christmas Tree and
6 s% H2 C; v& H8 d& @Decorative Outfits, UL 588.
% Q- @% ~) _9 z1.5 These requirements do not cover direct plug-in nightlights, sun and heat lamps, aquarium lamps,
. y- ?# m8 |% y$ A! rmedical and dental lights, portable electric hand lamps, signs and commercial advertising displays,
$ s: A# Z7 T+ X, cphotographic lamps, or portable luminaires for marine use or for use in hazardous locations as defined in
: `4 i% B$ a8 F% H% ]the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
# S, D1 Y" g* L: I* A! o+ @1.6 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different/ B; p" D# g3 `4 l3 @) b8 z% z4 Y
from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock1 b, U8 }1 q; S6 g
or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product4 W% y; u7 f7 ~) `8 n$ h
requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A
: e3 f0 ?7 d5 d' x8 Y$ kproduct whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific$ F$ A/ M3 E8 z& C. e+ F
requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements
) Z* g: W" e6 a" zshall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and7 o h! Y+ p- E, x& f$ }, `6 C
implementation of this standard. |
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