1 Scope

1.1 This standard applies to flashlights and lanterns powered by secondary (rechargeable) batteries and general purpose primary (non-rechargeable) batteries with a maximum voltage of 75 V d.c. The terms flashlights and lanterns as used within this standard refer to products that are battery-powered.

1.2 Flashlights and lanterns that are battery-powered and also powered from a line-voltage supply are also covered within this standard, in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code), Part I and the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, on circuits having a nominal voltage not exceeding 250 V.

1.3 These requirements also apply to automatic flashlights and lanterns which are normally connected to a line voltage supply and, upon loss of the line voltage supply, will turn on the lamp.

1.4 This standard is not used in conjunction with CSA C22.2 No. 250.0.

1.5 These requirements do not apply to:

1. a) Stand-alone battery chargers;

2. b) Cord and plug connected work lights and hand lights without batteries that are within the scope of UL 153 and CSA C22.2 No. 250.4;

3. c) Cord and plug connected portable luminaires other than work lights and hand lights, with or without batteries, that are within the scope of UL 153 and CSA C22.2 No. 250.4;

4. d) Aquarium lighting that is within the scope of UL 1018 and CSA C22.2 No. 250.4;

5. e) Emergency lighting that is within the scope of UL 924 and CSA C22.2 No. 141;

6. f) Products with ultraviolet (UV) radiation sources greater than “Exempt Group” as specified in IEC 62471 and CSA C22.2 No. 62471; and

7. g) Products intended for hazardous locations.

Summary of Topics

This is the Second edition of ANSI/UL 1576, Standard for Flashlights and Lanterns dated May 13, 2022. This standard is being co-published with CSA Group as a Bi-National Standard.