NEMA Publishes ANSI C136.38-2009 American National Standard for Roadway & Area Lighting Equipment-Induction Lighting

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI C136.38-2009 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment–Induction Lighting. This new standard was produced by the ANSI Committee 136 for Roadway and Area Lighting.

ANSI C136.38 defines the electrical and mechanical requirements of induction type light sources for use in roadway and area lighting luminaires. It also describes how the induction system should be rated and the information necessary for inclusion on the product label.

"As the lighting industry realizes new technology evolving for street and area lighting, ANSI is proud to publish C136.38, the first standard to cover induction lighting," said Becky Rainer, Chair of the Roadway and Area Lighting Committee."The experts on the ANSI C136 committee worked together to provide important information on this new technology for all concerned parties. This will prove to be a valuable standard for those involved in induction lighting."

The contents and scope of ANSI C136.38 may be viewed, or a hardcopy or electronic copy purchased for $36.