These requirements cover portable luminaires and subassemblies whose primary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are intended for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code@ ANSI/NFPA 70. These requirements cover portable luminaires intended for connection to a nominal 120-volt@ 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit@ by means of an attachment plug@ a mating connector assembly@ or a non-integral power supply. Light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to a portable luminaire covered by this standard shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products@ UL 8750. These requirements do not cover portable luminaires within the scope of the following standards: Standard for Electric Signs@ UL 48 Standard for Portable Sun/Heat Lamps@ UL 482 Standard for Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products@ UL 588 Standard for Luminaires for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations@ UL 844 Standard for Household and Commercial Furnishings@ UL 962a Standard for Electric Aquarium Equipment@ UL 1018 Standard for Amateur Movie Lights@ UL 1230 Standard for Direct Plug-In Nightlights@ UL 1786 aUL 962 applies to products such as an illuminated makeup mirror or a lava lamp@ where the primary function is not task or ambient lighting.
UL 153-2014 history
2023UL 153-2023 STANDARD FOR SAFETY Portable Electric Luminaires
2018UL 153 CRD-2018 UL Standard for Safety Portable Electric Luminaires - Section / Paragraph Reference: 38.4 (new)@ Section 152A (new) Subject: Exposed Class 2 Conductor Abnormal Operation Test (Edition 13: March 3@ 2014)
2018UL 153 BULLETIN-2018 UL Standard for Safety Portable Electric Luminaries (COMMENTS DUE: MAY 28th@ 2018)
2016UL 153 BULLETIN-2016 UL Standard for Safety Portable Electric Luminaries (COMMENTS DUE: December 19@ 2016)
2015UL 153 BULLETIN-2015 UL Standard for Safety Portable Electric Luminaries (COMMENTS DUE: December 7@ 2015)
2014UL 153 CRD-2014 Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires (Certification Requirement Decision, 3/11/2014)
2014UL 153-2014 UL Standard for Safety Portable Electric Luminaires (Thirteenth Edition;Reprint with Revisions Through and Including December 15@ 2015)
2013UL 153 TGD-2013 UL Standard for Safety Portable Electric Luminaires - Section / Paragraph Reference: 9.5 Subject: Components in a lamp base covered with a felt pad (Edition 12th: March 25@ 2002)
2013UL 153 BULLETIN-2013 UL Standard for Safety Portable Electric Luminaries (COMMENTS DUE: December 16@ 2013)
2012UL 153 BULLETIN-2012 UL Standard for Safety Portable Electric Luminaries (COMMENTS DUE: May 21@ 2012)