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The standard states the technical and dimensional requirements for lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and for starterholders, and the methods of test to be used in determining the safety and the fit of the lamps in the lampholders and the starters in the starterholders. This standard covers independent lampholders and lampholders for building-in, used with tubular fluorescent lamps provided with caps as listed in annex A, and independent starterholders and starterholders for building-in, used with starters in accordance with 60155, intended for use in a.c. circuits where the working voltage does not exceed 1000 V r.m.s. This standard also covers lampholders for single-capped tubular fluorescent lamps integrated in an outer shell and dome similar to Edison screw lampholders. Lampholders designed with a barrel thread for shade holder rings should comply with 60399.