Codes + Standards

UL 153, the Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires, has undergone several revisions in its thirteenth edition, dated April 3, 2024. The key changes include: Power supply clarification for USB/POE connections: Updated sections 8.2, 8.2.1, and 199.1 to clarify power supply requirements for portable luminaires using USB or Power over Ethernet (POE) connections. Convenience receptacle requirements: [...]

  NEMA has introduced two new standards. One aimed at evaluating Build American Buy America (BABA) compliance, and the other to define how electric vehicles transfer power back to the grid through EV chargers. These standards impact the lighting and EV charger industries by addressing supply chain evaluation, and electric vehicle supply equipment. Make it [...]

  This standard defines the data model for sensors (focused on but not limited to outdoor lighting) to present to Network Lighting Controllers (NLC). The sensor applications and Item Types defined in this document are intended to leverage elements of existing data models such as Open Mobile Alliance, Digital Illumination Interface Alliance (DiiA), and TALQ. [...]

The NEMA/ANSI C78 Committee for Electric Lamp Standards has two working groups developing chromaticity standards addressing non-white light (NWL).  C78.377 working group This working group is revising the ANSI C78.377-2017 standard by adding 1800K and 2000K nominal and extended quadrangles. C78.378 working group  This working group is creating a new ANSI C78.378 standard defining long [...]

The DLC is planning updates to the SSL Technical Requirements. Originally planned for two-phased updates, feedback received has convinced DLC that a single update as V6.0 would be less disruptive and provide greater value. SSL V6.0 represents a major update with an efficacy increase and associated product delistings. It also includes proposed updates that support [...]

  The International Commission on Illumination (CIE) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and standardization in lighting. The CIE Research Strategy 2023 outlines key research priorities for advancing the science and application of light and lighting. The Research Strategy identifies critical topics for researchers to study to support future CIE reports and [...]

The DALI Alliance, TALQ Consortium, and Zhaga Consortium have signed a liaison agreement to unify data streams for smart street lighting systems. This collaboration aims to enhance interoperability among outdoor lighting solutions, simplifying investment decisions for public and private sectors. DALI develops digital lighting control specifications based on the IEC 62386 standard, offering certification programs [...]

  The IES is developing a new lighting practice, LP-30, which will provide guidance on the use of ANSI/IES TM-30-24 Technical Memorandum: IES Method for Evaluating Light Source Color Rendition. Annex E within TM-30 also provides recommendations for specifying light source color rendition and assists in selecting light sources that meet color rendering requirements. LP-30 [...]

Universal automation in building automation systems (BAS) refers to a new standardized approach that brings software-defined, vendor-agnostic control to building management and automation. Universal automation can also be applied to industrial automation systems, but this article will only address universal automation use in BAS. Here are key aspects of universal automation in the context of [...]