Summary of Topics b0153_12_20071130_sum.htmlSubject 153
Bulletin Dated: November 30, 2007
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
The following is being proposed:
1. Addition of installation instructions for appliance mounted units.
2. Revision of Tungsten-Halogen Lamp Guard, Lamp Containment Barrier and UV Filter Security Test.
3. Revision of Grounding Continuity Test.
4. Revision of water shield requirements to include silicone rubber boots.
5. Relocation of the G8 lamp base from Table 52.0 to Table 52.0.1.
6. Addition of date code marking for portable hand lights.
7. Addition of GU24 holder and self-ballasted lamp requirements.
8. Revision of convertible unit requirements to include interconnected under-shelf units.
9. Addition of requirements for externally split power supply cord.
10. Revision of push-in requirements for power supply cord.
11. Revision of requirements for accessible uninsulated Class 2 circuits.
12. Clarification of minimum lamp-to-shade spacing.
13. Revision of mounting stake requirements to include zinc.
14. Revision of grounding and bonding requirements.
15. Additional assembly and packaging requirements for fiberglass sleeving over wiring.
16. Additional under shelf unit supply connector requirements.
17. Additional markings on tag because of small physical size of luminaires.
18. Reflector lamps exempted from Abnormal Operation Tests and safety instructions.
19. Correction of marking reference for tungsten-halogen lamp similar in shape to a Type A incandescent lamp.
20. Addition of UL 60950-1 ITE type power supplies.
21. Clarification of positions to use for portable hand light temperature test.
22. Correction of portable hand light marking reference.
23. Clarification of flame rating required for portable hand lights.
24. Revision of fluorescent lamp replacement marking.
25. Revision of 1.7 to add examples of products that are covered by UL 962 rather than UL 153.
26. Addition of time duration to Transformer Short-Circuit Test.
27. Miscellaneous revisions and clarifications.
28. Revision of torchiere requirements to comply with Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005.