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UL153 Scope
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1.1 These requirements cover portable luminaires (portable electric lamps) and subassemblies whose' p( u. ^2 ]1 ]. G% Y. }' o
primary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are provided with a flexible cord and an
' C9 M/ q$ g/ f% Jattachment plug for connection to a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for
$ _4 r- {2 T4 X. ouse 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 b7 q$ g5 w' @) r1 f0 Xattachment plug that is intended to connect to a compatible connector assembly that is for connection to
6 W4 v& `) G. E' K) h, D& \a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, and intended for use in accordance with the National$ u! z% v- @9 j. y& Z3 a! Z) ~. }6 x
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
. X& X1 e w8 F) N& T1.3 These requirements also cover portable luminaires that are intended for use on standard power; B: q' {7 R( T' o8 {" u, |
systems other than a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-amperes.
, Y$ Y2 d: g, _ Z) Q1.4 These requirements do not cover Christmas tree and decorative lighting outfits, or electric candles: {$ }; ^' p4 Z8 C! y
and candelabras without lamp shades, which are covered by the Standard for Christmas Tree and' p6 ~+ V* `7 H/ W4 Y* P
Decorative Outfits, UL 588.# `5 |; _: S/ w! j) o, V' ^* C# u
1.5 These requirements do not cover direct plug-in nightlights, sun and heat lamps, aquarium lamps,
- }, Z( _# {' `' @3 V8 ?4 Jmedical and dental lights, portable electric hand lamps, signs and commercial advertising displays,9 Q6 x, t$ W% d T- G
photographic lamps, or portable luminaires for marine use or for use in hazardous locations as defined in) \7 y) Z$ A; R* A# ]
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
& C V2 F/ u3 Q. Z4 [1.6 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different
9 Y6 P; {# f( Cfrom those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock
0 d# w+ X+ H0 P" `/ C( J) h) oor injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product
/ b" i+ P0 c) m1 F- \% A4 k: Krequirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A+ q% u# _- A* C/ G6 Y- M6 [* }% S; S
product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific
# U E# b) c2 ?* x. Yrequirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements. O G2 N: i( Q2 Q3 u: \, }
shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and
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