Lighting controls are no longer required to comply with Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations effective March 16, 2021. Amendments to Title 20 removed the requirements for self-contained lighting controls therefore lighting controls are no longer required to comply with Title 20 to be sold or offered for sale in California or to be certified and listed in the web page, which is under the heading “Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database System (MAEDBS).”
Luminaires shall be labeled with its wattage as follows.
1. The maximum rated wattage or relamping rated wattage of a luminaire shall be listed on a permanent, preprinted, factory-installed label, as specified by UL 1574, 1598, 2108, or 8750, as applicable; and
2. Peel-off and peel-down labels that allow the maximum labeled wattage to be changed are prohibited, except for luminaires meeting the following requirements:
a. The luminaires can accommodate a range of lamp wattages without changing the luminaire housing, ballast, transformer, or wiring.
b. They have a single lamp.
c. They have an integrated ballast or transformer.
d. Peel-down labels are layered such that the rated wattage reduces as successive layers are removed.
e. Qualifies as one of the following three types of luminaires:
i. High-intensity discharge luminaires having an integral electronic ballast with a maximum relamping rated wattage of 150 watts.
ii. Low-voltage luminaires (does not apply to low-voltage track systems) ≤ 24 volts with a maximum relamping rated wattage of 50 watts.
iii. Compact fluorescent luminaires having an integral electronic ballast with a maximum relamping rated wattage of 42 watts.
Informational notes about UL 1598, 1574, 2108 and 8750:
The UL 1598 (Standard for Safety for Luminaires) applies to luminaires for use in nonhazardous locations and that are intended for installation on branch circuits of 600 V nominal or less between conductors in accordance with National Electrical Code. It does not apply to luminaires covered by other standards.
The UL 1574 (Standard for Safety for Track Lighting Systems) applies to track lighting systems intended for permanent connection to sources of supply in commercial or residential ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
The UL 2108 (Standard for Safety for Low Voltage Lighting Systems) applies to low voltage lighting systems and components intended for permanent installation and for use in locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
The UL 8750 (Standard for Safety for Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products) applies to LED equipment that is an integral part of a luminaire or other lighting equipment. These requirements cover components including LED drivers, controllers, arrays (modules), and packages as defined within this standard.