Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (SOR/2016-311)
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Regulations are current to 2020-12-28 and last amended on 2019-12-12. Previous Versions
PART 2Energy-Using Products (continued)
DIVISION 8Lighting Fixtures (continued)
SUBDIVISION CCeiling Fan Light Kits (continued)
Marginal note:Information
518 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a ceiling fan light kit:
(a) if it has at least one socket, the type of socket and the number of each type of socket;
(b) if it has integrated solid-state lighting circuitry, the lighting efficacy, expressed in lumens per watt;
(c) if it has a pin-based socket, the ballast type;
(d) if it is packaged with lamps, their type, brand name and model number; and
(e) the total power for the lighting, expressed in watts.
Marginal note:Standard
(2) The information must be collected in accordance with CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 or 10 C.F.R. §430.23(x)(2).
- SOR/2018-201, s. 56
SUBDIVISION DExit Signs
Marginal note:Definitions
519 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
- CSA C860
CSA C860 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA C860-11 entitled Performance of Internally Lighted Exit Signs. (CSA C860)
- exit sign
exit sign has the same meaning as in CSA C860. It does not include an exit sign that flashes or that is photoluminescent or radioluminescent. (enseigne de sortie)
- legend
legend means any of the following that is displayed on an exit sign:
- SOR/2018-201, s. 57
Marginal note:Energy-using product
520 (1) An exit sign is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Marginal note:Limit
(2) However, for the purpose of section 4, an exit sign is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after November 1, 2004.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards
521 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to exit signs described in column 1.
Marginal note:Testing standard
(2) An exit sign complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C860 that are applicable to an exit sign as defined in section 519.
TABLE
Column 1 Column 2 Item Energy-using Product Energy Efficiency Standard 1 Type 1 and Type 2 exit signs Wattage ≤ 5 W × (number of legends) 2 Type 3 exit signs Wattage ≤ 5 W × (number of legends) + 5 W
Marginal note:Information
522 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C860 and provided to the Minister in respect of an exit sign:
SUBDIVISION ETraffic Signal Modules
Marginal note:Definitions
523 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
- traffic signal module
traffic signal module means a self-contained device that is designed to
- VTCSH Arrow
VTCSH Arrow means the Institute of Transportation Engineers standard entitled Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Vehicle Arrow Traffic Signal Supplement, dated July 1, 2007. (VTCSH Arrow)
- VTCSH Circular
VTCSH Circular means the Institute of Transportation Engineers standard entitled Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Circular Signal Supplement, dated June 27, 2005. (VTCSH Circular)
- SOR/2018-201, s. 58
Marginal note:Energy-using product
524 (1) A traffic signal module is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Marginal note:Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 525, a traffic signal module is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2007.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards
525 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to traffic signal modules described in column 1.
Marginal note:Testing Procedures
(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), the maximum power and nominal power of a traffic signal module must be determined in accordance with the following procedures:
(a) the luminous intensity of the product must be determined in accordance with the procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a traffic signal module as defined in section 523;
(b) the product’s power must be measured using a watt meter that has an accuracy of ± 1%;
(c) when determining the product’s maximum power, the product must be
(d) when determining the product’s nominal power, the product must be operated for a minimum of 60 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25°C.
TABLE
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Energy-using Product Standard Energy Efficiency Standard 1 Traffic signal modules that have a red traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 200 mm (8 inches) VTCSH Circular Maximum power ≤ 13 W
Nominal power ≤ 8 W
2 Traffic signal modules that have a red traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 300 mm (12 inches) VTCSH Circular Maximum power ≤ 17 W
Nominal power ≤ 11 W
3 Traffic signal modules that have a green traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 200 mm (8 inches) VTCSH Circular Maximum power ≤ 12 W
Nominal power ≤ 12 W
4 Traffic signal modules that have a green traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 300 mm (12 inches) VTCSH Circular Maximum power ≤ 15 W
Nominal power ≤ 15 W
5 Traffic signal modules that have a red arrow traffic signal indicator VTCSH Arrow Maximum power ≤ 12 W
Nominal power ≤ 9 W
6 Traffic signal modules that have a green arrow traffic signal indicator VTCSH Arrow Maximum power ≤ 11 W
Nominal power ≤ 11 W
- SOR/2018-201, s. 59
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