Performance Standard for Dusk-to-Dawn Luminaires

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-C239-02 (R2011)
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

1. Scope

1.1 This Standard applies to luminaires, traditionally known as dusk-to-dawn luminaires or area security lights, for use in non-hazardous locations that are intended for installation outdoors on branch circuits of 600 V nominal or less between conductors in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. Typical luminaires are shown in Figure 1.

1.2 This Standard covers the performance criteria of the luminaires.

1.3 The light sources that are used in the luminaires and covered in the Standard are metal halide, high pressure sodium, low pressure sodium, and mercury vapour lamps.

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