What Is Ul Listed Lighting

This marking, known as a UL listing, means the product has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories for fire safety and electrical safety. A UL lighting fixture is labeled to indicate the product has passed the specific safety requirements necessary to be used by consumers in their homes and in places of business.

Do lights need to be UL listed?

Almost 100 percent of the time, code will require your lighting fixtures to be either UL or ETL listed. These standards ensure that electrical products are safe. Both UL and ETL listing apply to most electrical products, not just lighting products.

What does it mean if a light is not UL listed?

“No” means the lamp has not been tested by Underwriters Laboratories. UL Listed lamps should not be exposed to overly wet locations, or a location that is often damp; however exposure to brief or temporary dampness does not pose a threat to the lamps. According to an article from Underwriters Laboratories Inc.