Residential and consumer lighting services
UL Solutions has a long history with traditional and decorative lighting in the residential and consumer segments. We offer core services, such as safety testing and certification, performance and energy efficiency, Global Market Access and connected lighting services.
Consumers and retailers recognize and trust the UL Mark on lighting products, whether they’re illuminating the interior or exterior of a home. Our global team actively participates in standards development and can help you stay informed about new and evolving regulations, sustainability goals and industry standards.
Modern residential and consumer lighting is evolving from purely decorative and functional applications to transformative illumination experiences. This shift is driven by innovations in LED, solar and photovoltaic (PV) technologies, which enable smart, human-centric lighting that supports circadian health.
Indoor and decorative lighting
Indoor and decorative lighting is commonly tested to UL 1598, the Standard for Luminaires, and UL 8750, the Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products, as well as to the standards of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and other organizations.
In addition to safety testing, UL Solutions offers a wide range of performance and energy efficiency evaluations, along with services for connected and smart lighting applications.
Outdoor and landscape lighting
UL Solutions services address safety and performance for outdoor or landscape lighting, including luminaires for pathways, patios, pools and marinas, as well as other public spaces.
Line voltage luminaires are evaluated under UL 1598, the Standard for Safety of Luminaires, which is fully harmonized with the Canadian standard CSA C22.2 No. 250.0. Additionally, many of these products are assessed per EN 60529 for ingress protection (IP), which indicates the product’s ability to withstand penetration from moisture and dust.
Low-voltage lighting is evaluated through UL 1838, the Standard for Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems, and UL 2108, the Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Systems. These Standards align with Canadian standards CSA C22.2 No. 250.2 for lighting systems and No. 250.7 for extra-low-voltage landscape lighting systems.
ANSI/CAN/UL 8801, the Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) Luminaire Systems, covers a broad range of product applications, from small garden pathway luminaires to larger street and parking area lighting.
Portable luminaires
This category includes a wide variety of freestanding and surface-mounted luminaires, lanterns and flashlights. These products are typically used in residential, consumer, commercial and industrial applications, such as work lights in construction areas or shop lights and hand lights in garages.
Safety requirements for portable luminaires are found in UL 1576, the Standard for Flashlights and Lanterns, UL 153, the Standard for Portable Luminaires, and IEC 60598-1, -2 and -4.
We also offer the UL S8001 flashlight and area light certification program, which tests performance data to the Portable Lights American Trade Organization (PLATO) ANSI/PLATO FL-1 (2019) standard, including accurate measurements for brightness, beam distance and run time.
Seasonal lighting and year-round decorative string lighting
UL Solutions provides safety and compliance testing and certification services to the decorative and seasonal lighting industry using UL 588, the Standard for Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products and UL 153, the Standard for Portable Luminaires.
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