1.1 Scope<\/b><\/p>\n
1.1.1 These requirements cover components for use in signs and outline lighting systems intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Components covered by this standard include the types specified in 1.1.2, including electromechanical components that convey a message or outline the structural features of a building by electronically directing or rechanneling available light from other sources and involving all forms of illumination such as:<\/p>\n
\na)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fluorescent lighting,<\/p>\n
b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0High intensity discharge (HID) lighting,<\/p>\n
c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Neon lighting,<\/p>\n
d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cold cathode lighting, <\/p>\n
e)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Light emitting diodes (LED), and<\/p>\n
f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Electroluminescent lighting.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
1.1.2 Examples of components intended to be covered by this standard include:<\/p>\n
\na)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Materials used in signs and outline lighting such as structural panels, sign face materials, switch enclosures, sign frames, electrical enclosures, accessibility barriers, trim caps, water shields, coatings and lubricants, components related to material installation and the like.<\/p>\n
b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Electrical components relating to illumination circuits operating at 1000 V and above such as electrode receptacles, lampholders, neon electrode enclosures, GTO sleeving, integrally sleeved GTO cable, GTO cable splice enclosures and insulating devices.<\/p>\n
c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Electromechanical and electronic equipment for use in signs such as LED units, LED power sources, sign flashers, animating equipment, scrolling units, and sign rotating equipment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
1.1.3 This standard does not cover components covered by another standard, unless there are additional considerations that need to be addressed when the component is for use in signs and outline lighting.<\/p>\n
1.1.4 These requirements do not cover:<\/p>\n
\na)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Christmas tree and other decorative lighting devices<\/p>\n
b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Exit lighting and luminaires and low level path marking and lighting systems<\/p>\n
c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fluorescent ballasts<\/p>\n
d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fluorescent lampholders<\/p>\n
e)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Incandescent luminaires<\/p>\n
f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0GTO cable<\/p>\n
g)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0High intensity discharge ballasts<\/p>\n
h)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0HID lighting luminaires<\/p>\n
i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Incandescent lampholders<\/p>\n
j)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Incandescent lighting<\/p>\n
k)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Luminaires of any kind<\/p>\n
l)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Low voltage landscape lighting systems<\/p>\n
m)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Low voltage lighting fixtures for use in recreational vehicles<\/p>\n
n)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Low voltage marine lighting<\/p>\n
o)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Marine navigational lights<\/p>\n
p)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Marine type fixtures<\/p>\n
q)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Neon transformers and power supplies<\/p>\n
r)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Portable electric displays<\/p>\n
s)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Portable handlamps<\/p>\n
t)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Portable lamps and cabinet lamps<\/p>\n
u)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Portable luminaires<\/p>\n
v)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Portable sun\/heat lamps<\/p>\n
w)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stage and studio luminaires<\/p>\n
x)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps<\/p>\n
y)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Temporary lighting strings<\/p>\n
z)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Track lighting fixtures<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Standard for Electric Sign Components<\/b><\/p>\n
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