FAQ
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accident. Lighting systems have evolved since that
time, and fluorescent lamps are being discontinued and
replaced with LED lamps to meet energy conversion
requirements. The additional requirements have been
added to address hazards that would exist with either
style luminaire. The requirements have been expanded
to address LED type luminaires that are equivalent to
fluorescent luminaires that utilize double-ended lamps.
Material taken from the National Electric Code
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is reprinted with permission
from NFPA 70
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, 2023 edition. National Electrical Code
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National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA. All rights reserved.
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411.3 Voltage Limitations on
Low-Voltage Lighting
Change Summary
• Voltage limitations on Low-voltage lighting and
dierentiates when the lighting is likely to come in
contact with water.
Article 411 Low-Voltage Lighting
411.3 Voltage Limitations. The operating voltage of low-
voltage lighting systems and their associated components
shall not exceed 30 volts ac or 60 volts dc. If wet contact is
likely to occur, the operating voltage of low-voltage lighting
systems and their associated components shall not exceed 15
volts ac or 30 volts dc.
Informational Note: See 680.1 for swimming pools, fountains, and
similar installations.
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