scope:

This standard covers the definition, measurement, and testing of characteristics relevant to the use and application of lighting controls and electronic drivers, discharge ballasts, and self-ballasted lamps.

This standard covers devices rated 120 Vac, 277 Vac, 347 Vac, and 480 Vac intended to control electronic drivers, discharge ballasts, and self-ballasted lamp loads up to 16 amps of steady state current.

This standard does not cover or require additional testing for 15 A and 20 A general-use AC snap switches rated 120 Vac with or without additional voltage ratings tested and Listed in accordance with UL 20/CSA C22.2 No. 111, which includes a high-inrush tungsten lamp load endurance test. They have been evaluated and determined to be compatible with the electronic drivers, discharge ballasts, and self-ballasted lamps as described in this publication.