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1.1 Scope This section of Part 2 of I E C Publication 598 specifies requirements for fixed general purpose luminaires for use with tungsten filament, tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V. It is to be read in conjunction with those sections of Part 1 to which reference is made. 1.2 General test requirements The provisions of Section Zero of Publication 598-1 apply. The tests described in each appropriate section of Part 1 shall be carried out in the order listed in this section of Part 2. 1.3 Definitions For the purposes of this section, the definitions of Section One of Publication 598-1 apply. 1.4 Classification of luminaires Luminaires shall be classified in accordance with the provisions of Section Two of Publication 598-1. 1.5 Marking The provisions of Section Three of Publication 598-1 apply. 1.6 Construction The provisions of Section Four of Publication 598-1 apply. 1.7 Creepage distances and clearances The provisions of Section Eleven of Publication 598-1 apply. 1.8 Provision for earthing The provisions of Section Seven of Publication 598-1 apply. 1.9 Terminals The provisions of Sections Fourteen and Fifteen of Publication 598-1 apply. 1.10 External and internal wiring The provisions of Section Five of Publication 598-1 apply. 1.11 Protection against electric shock The provisions of Section Eight of Publication 598-1 apply. 1.12 Endurance tests and thermal tests The provisions of Section Twelve of Publication 598-1 apply. 1.13 Resistance to dust and moisture The provisions of Section Nine of Publication 598-1 apply. 1.14 Insulation resistance and electric strength The provisions of Section Ten of Publication 598-1 apply. 1.15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking The provisions 1.14 Insulation resistance and electric strength The provisions of Section Ten of Publication 598-1 apply. 1.15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking The provisions of Section Thirteen of Publication 598-1 apply.