User: GlennG, Location: Hicksville, NY
Asked on: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 7:26 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:52 am EDT
Question: Are there any listings other than UL that are aprooved? We recently jsut got LED retrofit lamps to demo in some of our flourecent fixtures, the only listing on them is ETU. It does however say conforms to UL STD. 1993. THe lamps are made by LED Optics. Any feedback on the use of these?
Approved Lighting Equipment ListingsNorth America Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Canadian Standards Association (CSA) ANSI/NEMA Standards Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)Europe Conformité Européenne (CE) International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) British Standards Institution (BSI) Fédération Française des Électriciens (FME)ETU Listing
ETU (Electronic Testing US) is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) that is accredited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Listings from ETU are recognized for safety compliance in the United States.
UL STD. 1993
UL STD. 1993 is a standard for "Fixtures for Use in Hazardous Locations, Class I, Groups A, B, C, and D, or Class II, Groups E, F, and G." This standard applies to lighting fixtures intended for use in potentially hazardous environments.
LED Optics Retrofit Lamps
LED Optics is a reputable manufacturer of LED lighting products. Their retrofit lamps that conform to UL STD. 1993 and are listed by ETU are likely to be safe and suitable for use in Class I and Class II hazardous locations.
Feedback on Use
Based on the available information, there is no evidence to suggest that LED Optics LED retrofit lamps are not suitable for use in hazardous locations. However, it is always recommended to consult with a qualified electrician to ensure proper installation and compliance with all applicable codes and standards. Flag for review