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We here at Gardco Lighting would like you to be aware of new legislation enacted in the states of California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, New York and Rhode Island.
As California's regulations were the first, as well as being the "strictest", we will be using the term “Title 20” to broadly describe the
California law as well as similar laws being implemented in other states.
Title 20 is a set of California state laws regulating appliances. Under California Title 20, metal halide luminaires
are defined as an appliance and are therefore subject to these regulations. Luminaires using Metal Halide lamps
greater than or equal to 150 watts, and less than or equal to 500 watts are affected. Metal halide luminaires using lamps below
150 watts or greater than 500 watts are not currently regulated by Title 20 laws.
All the states listed above require:
150 watt through 500 watt luminaires shall not contain a probe-start metal halide ballast.
This
essentially requires that the ballast and lamp must be pulse start. New York and Rhode Island laws apply only to lamps operated in the vertical position (+ or - 15°.) All other state laws apply to ALL lamp burning positions as of 1/1/08.
Additionally, California requires:
Ballasts in 150 watt through 500 watt luminaires must have minimum efficiency of 88%, subject to two
exceptions:
1. Luminaires that use electronic ballasts that operate at 480 volts; or
2. Luminaires that meet all of the following criteria:
a. rated only for 150 watt lamps; and
b. rated for use in wet locations : and
c. contain a ballast that is rated to operate at ambient air temperatures above 50° C .
These laws will be taking effect very soon. California and Washington prohibit the sale of non-compliant luminaires manufactured on or after January 1,
2008. Arizona, Oregon, New York and Rhode Island prohibit the sale of non-compliant luminaires as of January 1, 2008, regardless of the date of
manufacture.
We will be continuing to monitor these regulations as well as similar ones that may be enacted in other states. Check back often to keep yourself informed.
Codes and Regulations
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