Residential Light Fixtures Purchasing & Procurement Language

For lamps shipped with the fixtures, the average rated life of the lamp must be >= 10,000 hours.

If the lamp is not shipped with the fixture, product packaging must meet the requirements set forth in the “Product Packaging for Consumer Awareness” section of this Table.

For lamps shipped with the fixtures, the color rendering index must meet the following requirements:

• >= 80 for compact fluorescent lamps.
• >= 75 for linear fluorescent lamps.

If the lamp is not shipped with the fixture, product packaging must meet the requirements set forth in the “Product Packaging for Consumer Awareness” section of this Table.

For lamps shipped with the fixtures, the lamps must have one of the following designated correlated color temperatures (CCT): 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4100K, 5000K, or 6500K.

If the lamp is not shipped with the fixture, product packaging must meet the requirements set forth in the “Product Packaging for Consumer Awareness” section of this Table.

For lamps indicated on the fixture packaging or shipped with the fixtures, lamps must utilize an ANSI/IEC standardized lamp base configuration, as defined by ANSI C81.61 and IEC 60061-1.

The lampholder must be designed to accept lamps with ANSI/IEC standardized lamp base configurations for all applicable wattages. For example, if the ballast can operate lamps with multiple wattages (e.g., an 18W, 26W, or 32W lamp) then the lampholder must be designed to accept lamps with ANSI/IEC standardized lamp base configurations for all three applicable wattages.

In addition, lamps shall either:

• Meet the requirements of an ANSI/IEC standardized lamp specification sheet, as defined by ANSI C78.901-2001 and IEC 60901 (for compact fluorescent lamps) or ANSI C78.81-2001 and IEC 60081 (for linear lamps) if an applicable standard exists, or,
• If no ANSI/IEC lamp standard exists (e.g., a spiral compact fluorescent lamp), a custom lamp specification sheet must be provided at the time of submittal. Specific lamp characteristics that should be included in the lamp specification sheet are detailed in Table 3.

Not to exceed the ballast manufacturer maximum recommended ballast case temperature during normal operation inside a fixture.

Note: This performance characteristic is separate and distinct from thermal requirements established by UL, which governs safety rather than longevity of the ballast. All qualified fixtures are expected to meet this requirement, including linear, suspended, close-to-ceiling, IC, ICAT and Non-IC recessed canisters, etc. as well as those fixtures that may be exempt from UL1598.

Torchiere style portable fixtures shall be dimmable from 100% to 30%, or less, of maximum light output, or be switchable to three levels of brightness, not including the off position.

Other fixture types that utilize dimmable ballasts shall be dimmable from 100% to 30%, or less, of maximum light output, or be switchable to three levels of brightness, not including the off position.

All indoor fixtures must be shipped with a lamp, except for the following fixture types:

1. Recessed downlight fixtures and recessed downlight retrofit kits
2. Fixtures using linear fluorescent lamps

Recessed downlight fixtures that are either air tight or not air tight may qualify as ENERGY STAR. For fixtures to be considered air tight, the housing or certified/listed accessory must have leakage less than 2.0 cubic feet per minute (CFM) at 75 Pascals (or 1.57 lbs/ft²) when tested in accordance with ASTM E283 and shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk.

For recessed downlight fixtures that are air tight, the following measures must be taken to ensure that fixtures can be properly installed and inspected:

1. Product packaging must meet the requirements set forth in the “Product Packaging for Consumer Awareness Requirements” section below.
2. The fixture itself must include a label certifying “air tight”, or similar designation, to show air leakage less than 2.0 CFM at 75 Pascals when tested in accordance with ASTM E283. The label must be clearly visible to a building inspector.
3. Installation instructions must be included listing all components of the assembly that will be necessary to ensure an airtight installation and how the components should be properly installed. For example, depending on the method used to achieve air-tight operation, the instructions should alternatively show how a gasket is to be attached, what type of caulk to use and how it should be applied, or which certified airtight trim kits are designed to be installed with the luminaire housing.

For fixtures that are not shipped with lamps, product packaging must include a list of lamps types that would ensure ENERGY STAR quality and performance when paired with the qualifying fixture. This list must be clearly visible to the consumer on the fixture packaging.

Manufacturers are not required to provide specific lamp manufacturer names and model numbers on the packaging. Rather, generic lamp listings, such as the NEMA or ANSI generic descriptions including a color designation (e.g., F32T8/830 or CFQ26W/G24q/827), will suffice. In addition, packaging should suggest that consumers select a lamp with a rated life of 10,000 hours or more. Note: only recessed downlight fixtures, recessed downlight retrofit kits, and fixtures using linear lamps may ship without a lamp.

For fixtures that are shipped with lamps, product packaging language is required that clearly describes the nominal color designation of the lamp in units of Kelvin (i.e., 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4100K, 5000K, or 6500K). For recessed downlight fixtures that are IC-Rated, product packaging must clearly state this rating. The language must be clearly visible on the product packaging. The IC-Rated designation will also be included in the fixture description included in the Qualified Product list posted on the ENERGY STAR Web site. Sample language: “IC-Rated for direct contact with insulation”.

For recessed downlight fixtures that are Air-Tight (AT) rated, product packaging must clearly show that the fixture produces less air leakage than 2.0 CFM at 75 Pascals when tested in accordance with ASTM E283. The language must be clearly visible on the product packaging. The “air tight”, or similar, designation will also be included in the fixture description included in the Qualified Product list posted on the ENERGY STAR Web site. Sample language: “Certified Air Tight per ASTM E283.”

Only recessed downlight retrofit kits that are air tight may qualify as ENERGY STAR. For fixtures to be considered air tight, the housing or certified/listed accessory must have leakage less than 2.0 cubic feet per minute (CFM) at 75 Pascals (or 1.57 lbs/ft²) when tested in accordance with ASTM E283 and shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk.

For recessed downlight retrofit fixtures, the following measures must be taken to ensure that fixtures can be properly installed and inspected:

1. Product packaging must meet the requirements set forth in the “Product Packaging for Consumer Awareness” section within this table, below.
2. The fixture itself must include a label certifying airtight or similar designation to show air leakage less than 2.0 CFM at 75 Pascals when tested in accordance with ASTM E283. The label must be clearly visible to a building inspector.
3. Installation instructions must be included listing all components of the assembly that will be necessary to ensure an airtight installation and how the components should be properly installed. For example, depending on the method used to achieve air-tight operation, the instructions should alternatively show how a gasket is to be attached, what type of caulk to use and how it should be applied, or which certified airtight trim kits are designed to be installed with the luminaire housing.

Fixtures must be tested and listed by an OSHA NRTL laboratory as acceptable for compliance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC).

The cover page of a safety test report or a general coverage statement must be provided to demonstrate compliance with UL 1598 and UL 1598B.

Recessed downlight retrofit kit packaging and instructions must clearly indicate:

1. What fixture model numbers the recessed downlight retrofit kits are compatible with.
2. Whether or not the product is dimmable. If dimmable, user instructions must clearly indicate what type of dimming circuit it can be used on.
3. Any known incompatibility with photo controls, dimmers or timing devices.
4. Airtight or similar designation to show air leakage less than 2.0 CFM at 75 Pascals when tested in accordance with ASTM E283. The language must be clearly visible on the product packaging. The “air tight”, or similar, designation will also be included in the fixture description included in the Qualified Product list posted on the ENERGY STAR Web site. Sample language: “Certified Air Tight per ASTM E283.”

• >= 40 LPW for all lamp types below 15 total listed lamp watts
• >= 50 LPW for all lamp types over 15 total listed lamp watts up to 30 total listed lamp watts
• >= 60 LPW for all lamp types over 30 total listed lamp watts

For lamps shipped with the fixtures, the average rated life of the lamp must be >= 10,000 hours.

If the lamp is not shipped with the fixture, product packaging must meet the requirements set forth in the “Product Packaging for Consumer Awareness” section of this Table.

For lamps indicated on the fixture packaging or shipped with the fixtures, lamps must utilize an ANSI/IEC standardized lamp base configuration, as defined by ANSI C81.61 and IEC 60061-1.

The lampholder must be designed to accept lamps with ANSI/IEC standardized lamp base configurations for all applicable wattages. For example, if the ballast can operate lamps with multiple wattages (e.g., an 18W, 26W, or 32W lamp) then the lampholder must be designed to accept lamps with ANSI/IEC standardized lamp base configurations for all three applicable wattages.

In addition, lamps shall either:

• Meet the requirements of an ANSI/IEC standardized lamp specification sheet, as defined by ANSI C78.901-2001 and IEC 60901 (for compact fluorescent lamps) or ANSI C78.81-2001 and IEC 60081 (for linear lamps) if an applicable standard exists, or,
• If no ANSI-IEC lamp standard exists (e.g., a spiral compact fluorescent lamp), a custom lamp specification sheet must be provided at the time of submittal. Specific lamp and lamp base characteristics that should be included in the lamp specification sheet are detailed in Table 3.

For fixtures that are not shipped with lamps, product packaging must include a list of lamp types that would provide ENERGY STAR quality and performance when paired with the qualifying fixtures. This list must be clearly visible to the consumer on the fixture packaging.

Manufacturers are not required to provide specific lamp manufacturer names and model numbers on the packaging. Rather, generic lamp listings, such as the NEMA or ANSI generic descriptions including a color designation (e.g., F32T8/830 or CFQ26W/G24q/827), will suffice. In addition, consumers should be directed to select a lamp with a rated life of 10,000 hours or more.

Product packaging must indicate the minimum (lowest) starting temperature for the lamp and ballast platform of the fixture.

If the automatic daylight shutoff control can be adjusted such that the fixture can operate during full daylight, or automatic reactivation will not occur within 24 hours of a manual override or testing operation, additional packaging language is required that provides a range of settings that will result in the fixture complying with the specification. The language must be clearly visible to the consumer on the fixture packaging and in the fixture manual. Sample language: “To meet ENERGY STAR requirements the photosensor control knob must be set to x, y, or z to prevent operation during full daylight.”

The fixture must contain an integrated motion sensor that employs infrared sensing technology.

The sensor must:

• allow automatic shut-off of the lamp within 15 minutes of being manually activated by a switch or automatically activated by the sensor, and
• automatically reset to sensing mode within 24 hours of a manual override or testing operation.

The fixture must:

• have an indicator that visibly or audibly informs the device operator that the motion sensor is operating properly, or that it has failed or malfunctioned.

If the automatic daylight shutoff control can be adjusted such that the fixture can operate during full daylight, or automatic reactivation will not occur within 24 hours of a manual override or testing operation, product packaging language is required that provides a range of settings that will result in the fixture complying with the specification. The language must be clearly visible to the consumer on the fixture packaging and in the fixture manual. Sample language: “To meet ENERGY STAR requirements the photosensor control knob must be set to x, y, or z to prevent operation during full daylight.”

If the integrated motion sensor can be adjusted such that shut-off will not occur within 15 minutes or automatic reset to sensing mode will not occur within 24 hours of a manual override or testing operation, product packaging must provide a range of settings that will resulting the fixture complying with the specification. The language must be clearly visible to the consumer on the fixture packaging and in the fixture manual. Sample language: “To meet ENERGY STAR requirements, the motion sensor control knob must be set to x, y, or z to allow automatic reset of the sensor”. In addition, the fixture must include instructions within the packaging that outlines step-by-step calibration instructions for the motion sensor.