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This Standard applies to solid-state lighting controls rated at 600 V and less, with or without an integral switching (disconnecting) device, designed to be used in circuits

(a) for the control of incandescent lamps; and

(b) for the control of fluorescent, HID, ballasted, and similar lamps intended for installation in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

This Standard applies to controls intended for

(a) use in installations as a flush-mounted device;

(b) use in installations as a surface-mounted device;

(c) use as a table-mounted unit to which portable luminaire(s) can be temporarily connected;

(d) use in installations or devices where controls form, or are part of, a whole system;

(e) installation in a lamp holder;

(f) permanent installation in the supply line of a lamp;

(g) direct plug-in devices; or

(h) other similar applications.

This Standard does not apply to variable resistor and variable transformer-type controls.