Scope
This standard specifies the safety and interchangeability requirements, together with the test methods and conditions, required to show compliance of tubular fluorescent and other gas-discharge lamps with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self-ballasted lamps), intended for domestic and similar general lighting purposes, having:
- a rated wattage up to 60 W;
- a rated voltage between 110 V and 130 V;
- E26 Edison screw caps.
The requirements of this standard relate only to type testing.
Recommendations for whole product testing or batch testing are under consideration.
This standard applies to self-ballasted lamps intended for use in lighting equipment, designed to be installed on branch circuits not exceeding 750 V and used in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, (CEC), Part I.
Note: Manufacturers designing products for use in Canada may find a helpful summary of the equipment-related requirements of the CEC, Part I, in CSA publication SPE-2000.
This standard is concerned only with safety criteria and does not take into account the performance of self-ballasted lamps with respect to luminous flux, life, or power consumption characteristics. Readers should refer to IEC 60969 and CAN/CSA-C861 for such characteristics with respect to types normally used for general lighting services.
| CSA Group | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Standards and Technical Documents |
| Product Number | CAN/CSA-E968-99 (R2018) |
| Product Name | Self-Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services - Safety Requirements (Adopted IEC 968:1988, first edition, including Amendment 1:1991, with Canadian deviations) |
