This is the common CSA and UL standard for lampholders. It is the fifth edition of CSA C22.2 No. 43, and the twelfth edition of UL 496. This edition of CSA C22.2 No. 43 supersedes the previous editions published in 1984, 1965, 1958, and 1937. This edition of UL 496 supersedes the previous edition published in 1996.
1 Scope
1.1The requirements of this standard cover holders and connectors for electric lamps, including incandescent, fluorescent, and other electric-discharge-type lamps, rated as indicated in Clause 6, to be used in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), C22.1, Part I, and the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA-70.
1.2These requirements cover screw lampholders, including those intended to be mounted directly on an outlet-box, lampholders for special uses, lampholders for electric signs, and adapters that convert one lampholder size to another.
1.3These requirements also cover holders for automatic starters used with fluorescent lamps.
1.4These requirements also cover indicator lamps.
1.5These requirements also cover lampholder inserts.
1.6These requirements also cover naval-use lampholders. See Supplement SB.
1.7These requirements do not cover fluorescent self-ballasted lamps and fluorescent lamp adapters covered in UL 1993.
1.8These requirements do not cover seasonal-lighting lampholders, which are covered in UL 588 and CSA C22.2 No. 37.
1.9These requirements do not cover electrode receptacles for use in gas-tube signs, which are covered in UL 879 and CSA C22.2 No. 34.
1.10These requirements do not cover devices requiring a cross-bar, mounting strap, or other mounting means; such devices are considered to be luminaries.
1.11These requirements do not cover nightlights, which are covered in UL 1786 and CSA C22.2 No. 12.
Product Details
- Published:
- 12/01/2004
- Number of Pages:
- 110
- File Size:
- 1 file , 1.1 MB
