These requirements cover portable electric hand lamps rated 125 V@ 300 W or less for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code. These requirements cover incandescent Edison-base portable electric hand lamps of the admedium-@ medium-@ intermediate- and candelabra-base sizes. These requirements do not cover portable hand lamps intended for outdoor use@ or portable hand lamps for use in hazardous locations or above hazardous locations as defined in the National Electrical Code. A product that contains features@ characteristics@ components@ materials@ or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this Standard@ and that involves a risk of fire@ electric shock@ or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determined necessary to maintain the acceptable level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this Standard. A product whose features@ characteristics@ components@ materials@ or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this Standard cannot be judged to comply with this Standard. Where considered appropriate@ revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development@ revision@ and implementation of this Standard.
UL 298-1996 history
2004UL 298 BULLETINS-2004 UL Standard for Safety Portable Electric Hand Lamps (11/11/2004 (4p); 07/09/2004 (70p))