Certifications & Specifications Guide
A comprehensive guide to product listings, environmental ratings, and compliance standards.
Listings Group
UL
Confirms that the product has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories to meet stringent national safety standards.
cUL
Evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories specifically to Canadian safety standards for safe installation across Canada.
cULus
Demonstrates that Underwriters Laboratories has evaluated samples of the product to both U.S. and Canadian safety requirements.
UL EPH
Certifies product compliance with Environmental and Public Health standards, required for fixtures in food preparation and sanitary facilities.
ETL Intertek
Proof of product compliance with published industry safety standards tested by Intertek Testing Services.
ETL Intertek C
Indicates that Intertek has tested and certified the product to meet Canadian electrical safety standards.
ETL Intertek US
Indicates that Intertek has evaluated and certified the product specifically to United States safety standards.
ETL Intertek C US
Demonstrates full compliance with both United States and Canadian electrical safety standards tested through Intertek.
CSA C US
Indicates product compliance with national safety standards for both the United States and Canada, certified by CSA Group.
CSA
Verifies that the product has undergone testing and meets applicable North American performance and safety standards established by CSA Group.
CE
Declares that the product complies with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area.
Energy Efficiency Ratings Group
DLC
DesignLights Consortium QPL qualification verifies high energy efficiency and performance standards for commercial utility rebates.
DLC Premium
Designated for lighting products achieving top-tier efficacy and light quality, qualifying fixtures for maximum utility incentive rebates.
CEC E
Complies with California Energy Commission Appliance Efficiency Regulations for state energy performance standards.
CEC BC
Certifies that internal battery backup charging systems meet California Energy Commission efficiency requirements.
CA Title 24
Meets building energy efficiency standards established by California to reduce energy consumption in commercial structures.
CA Title 24 - J8
High-efficacy LED light source qualification meeting California Joint Appendix 8 requirements for residential and commercial spaces.
Energy Star
A government-backed symbol for energy efficiency indicating reduced power consumption without sacrificing light output or performance.
Environmental Group
IP20
Protected against solid objects greater than 12.5mm (such as fingers). Designed strictly for dry indoor applications.
IP44
Protected against solid objects above 1mm and water splashing from any direction.
IP40
Protected against small solid objects greater than 1mm (tools/wires). Intended for clean indoor environments.
IP54
Dust-protected construction with splashing water resistance from all angles.
IP64
Dust-tight fixture enclosure protected against water splashing from all directions.
IP65
Total protection against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets from any direction.
IP66
Dust-tight protection capable of resisting powerful water jets and heavy seas.
IP67
Dust-tight construction capable of withstanding temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter depth.
IP68
Dust-tight and suitable for continuous underwater submersion under specified conditions.
IP69K
Highest level of protection against high-pressure, high-temperature washdown spray and steam cleaning.
UL Damp
Suitable for interior or covered exterior locations subject to moisture condensation or high humidity.
UL Wet
Engineered for direct weather exposure where water or rainfall may splash directly against the housing.
NEMA4X
Provides superior protection against windblown dust, rain, splashing water, hose-directed water, and corrosion.
NSF
Certifies sanitation, cleanability, and food safety compliance for splash zone and non-food zone applications.
RoHS Compliant
Restricts hazardous substances (like lead and mercury) in electrical equipment for environmentally safe manufacturing.
Hazardous Location
Specially engineered for environments containing flammable gases, vapors, or combustible dusts to prevent ignition.
Cold Location
Specially designed electrical components and seals for reliable operation in freezing ambient temperatures and cold storage.
Buy America Group
ARRA 1
Meets domestic preferences defined under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for public works projects.
ARRA 2
Secondary compliance tier under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for government-funded infrastructure.
ARRA 3
Third compliance tier under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act specifying U.S. manufacturing standards.
USA
Final product assembly and quality testing are completed within manufacturing facilities in the United States.
Buy American Act
Certifies that the product meets federal procurement requirements for domestic manufacturing and U.S. materials.
Buy American Act (BABA)
Ensures compliance with infrastructure investment mandates requiring all manufactured products to be produced in the United States.
Local Jurisdiction Group
NYC Approved
Meets specific construction and electrical standards enforced by the New York City Department of Buildings and emergency exit codes.
Chicago Approved
Complies with the City of Chicago Electrical Code requiring heavy-duty steel housing and glass panel construction for emergency signage.
Misc Group
IK07
Impact resistance rating against mechanical impacts up to 2 Joules of impact energy.
IK08
Vandal-resistant impact protection withstanding up to 5 Joules of mechanical impact energy.
IK10
Highest standard impact resistance rating, protecting against physical impact up to 20 Joules.
IC Rated
Approved for direct contact with ceiling thermal insulation without requiring extra housing clearance or fire safety buffer space.
FCC
Complies with Federal Communications Commission standards for electromagnetic interference and radio frequency emissions.
Dark Sky
Minimizes light pollution, glare, and skyglow by directing all emitted light downward to comply with night sky ordinances.
Dark Sky 3
Advanced dark sky certification ensuring strict warm color temperature controls and zero upward light output.
Remote Reporting
Equipped with remote diagnostic monitoring to report emergency lighting status and automated self-testing results.
Litelogic
Compatible with automated smart lighting control systems for scheduling, dimming, and energy management.
Bluetooth
Integrated wireless Bluetooth controls allowing field commissioning, scene setting, and scheduling via mobile device.
Anti-Ligature
Tamper-resistant housing designed without attachment points to enhance safety in behavioral health and institutional environments.
Switchable Power
Allows installers to adjust lumen output and power wattage levels directly on the fixture using field-selectable switches.
Switchable Color Power
Dual field-selectable switches allowing installer customization of both lumen output wattage and color temperature.
Switchable Color
Field-selectable Color Correlated Temperature control allowing selection between multiple warm and cool light settings.
Switchable Distribution
Adjustable optical distribution patterns allowing field selection of light beam spreads for specific application needs.
Switchable Legend
Emergency exit signage allowing on-site selection between red or green illumination colors.
3G Rated
ANSI C136.31 3G vibration tested for high-vibration applications such as bridges, overpasses, and heavy roadway environments.
P Class
Standardized thermal protection driver designation ensuring safe thermal replacement and interchangeability.
2 Class
UL Class 2 low-voltage power output minimizing electrical shock hazard risks during installation and maintenance.
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