Standard for Holders, Bases, and Connectors for Solid-State (LED) Light Engines and Arrays

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
Standards Development Organisation:
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL 8754
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
29.140.01; 29.140.40; 31.080.10
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

1.1 This standard specifies the requirements applicable to holders, bases and connectors intended for solid-state (LED) light engines and arrays for installation in lighting equipment, provided that they employ a configuration not typically found on incandescent or fluorescent light sources.
1.2 This standard does not cover lampholders with screw, bayonet or pin-type bases intended to be compatible with incandescent or fluorescent lamps. Such lampholders are covered under CSA C22.2 No. 43 / UL 496.
1.3 This standard does not cover wire connectors. Such connectors are covered under CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 65 / UL 486A-486B or CSA C22.2 No. 2459 / UL 2459.

Project need:

Issuing a new edition to reduce administrative burden and update any relevant references.

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