Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (SOR/2016-311)

Marginal note:Multiple lamps in common package

429 If more than one type of lamp is included in a common package and their characteristics are not uniform, the principal display panel of the common package must display the following information for each type of lamp:

• (a) its design voltage; and

• (b) the information required by section 426, which must be in the size and font specified in that section.

SUBDIVISION A[Repealed, SOR/2025-110, s. 64]

430 [Repealed, SOR/2025-110, s. 64]

431 [Repealed, SOR/2025-110, s. 64]

432 [Repealed, SOR/2025-110, s. 64]

SUBDIVISION BGeneral Service Lamps

Marginal note:Definitions

• 433 (1) The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

  10 C.F.R. §430.23(gg)

  10 C.F.R. §430.23(gg) means paragraph 430.23(gg) of Subpart B, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §430.23(gg))

  appliance lamp

  appliance lamp means a lamp that

  • (a) is designed and marketed to operate in a household appliance such as a refrigerator, oven or vacuum cleaner; and

  • (b) has a maximum wattage of 40 W. (lampe pour appareil domestique)

  black light lamp

  black light lamp means an ultraviolet lamp that has its highest radiant power peaks in the UV-A band (315 to 400 nm) of the electromagnetic spectrum. (lampe à lumière noire)

  bug lamp

  bug lamp means a lamp that has radiant power peaks above 550 nm on the electromagnetic spectrum and a visible yellow coating. (lampe anti-insectes)

  CFL

  CFL means a compact fluorescent lamp that has an integrated or non-integrated single base. It does not include circline or U-shaped lamps. (LFC)

  coloured lamp

  coloured lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed as a coloured lamp and that, in each of its modes of operation, has,

  • (a) if it is an incandescent lamp,

    • (i) a colour rendering index of less than 50, as determined in accordance with CIE 13.3, or

    • (ii) a correlated colour temperature of less than 2500 K or greater than 4600 K; and

  • (b) if it is a lamp other than an incandescent lamp,

    • (i) a colour rendering index of less than 40, as determined in accordance with CIE 13.3, or

    • (ii) a correlated colour temperature of less than 2500 K or greater than 7000 K. (lampe colorée)

  fluorescent lamp

  fluorescent lamp means a low-pressure mercury, electric-discharge source in which a fluorescing coating transforms some of the ultraviolet energy generated by the mercury discharge into light. (lampe fluorescente)

  general lighting application

  general lighting application means lighting that provides an interior or exterior area with overall illumination. (source d’éclairage général)

  general service incandescent lamp

  general service incandescent lamp means a standard incandescent lamp, including a halogen type lamp, that is intended for general lighting applications and that

  • (a) has a medium screw base;

  • (b) has a lumen range of not less than 310 lm and not more than 2600 lm or, in the case of a modified spectrum incandescent lamp, not less than 232 lm and not more than 1950 lm; and

  • (c) is capable of being operated at a voltage that is at least partially within the range from 110 V to 130 V.

  It does not include an appliance lamp, black light lamp, bug lamp, coloured lamp, G-shape lamp — as described in ANSI C78.79 — with a diameter of 127 mm (5 in) or more, infrared lamp, left-hand thread lamp, marine lamp, marine signal service lamp, mine service lamp, plant lamp, R20 short lamp, sign service lamp, silver bowl lamp, showcase lamp or traffic signal lamp. (lampe à incandescence standard)

  general service incandescent reflector lamp

  general service incandescent reflector lamp means a lamp in which light is produced by a filament heated to incandescence by an electric current and that

  • (a) contains an inner reflective coating on the outer bulb to direct the light;

  • (b) has an R, PAR, ER, BR, BPAR or similar bulb shape with an E26 medium screw base;

  • (c) has a rated voltage or voltage range that lies at least partially in the range of 115 V to 130 V;

  • (d) has a diameter exceeding 57 mm (2.25 inches); and

  • (e) has a rated wattage of 40 W or higher.

  It does not include a coloured lamp, rough service lamp, vibration service lamp or R20 short lamp. (lampe-réflecteur à incandescence standard)

  general service lamp

  general service lamp means, subject to subsection (2), an electrical device that is used in general lighting applications and that

  • (a) has a base that complies with ANSI C81.61;

  • (b) is able to operate, in the case of an integrated lamp, at

    • (i) a voltage of 12 V or 24V,

    • (ii) a voltage ranging from 100 V to 130 V,

    • (iii) a voltage ranging from 220 V to 240 V, or

    • (iv) a voltage of 277 V or 347 V;

  • (c) is able to operate at any voltage, in the case of a non-integrated lamp; and

  • (d) has an initial lumen output of

    • (i) at least 310 lm but no more than 3300 lm, or

    • (ii) in the case of a modified spectrum incandescent lamp, at least 232 lm but no more than 3300 lm.

  It includes a CFL, general service incandescent lamp, general service incandescent reflector lamp, general service LED lamp and general service OLED lamp. (lampe standard)

  general service LED lamp

  general service LED lamp  means an integrated or non-integrated lamp that is designed for use in general lighting applications and that uses light-emitting diodes as the primary source of light. (lampe à DEL standard)

  general service OLED lamp

  general service OLED lamp means an integrated or non-integrated lamp that is designed for use in general lighting applications and that uses organic light-emitting diodes as the primary source of light. (lampe à DELO standard)

  infrared lamp

  infrared lamp means a lamp that

  • (a) has its highest radiant power peaks in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum (770 nm to 1 mm);  

  • (b) has a rated wattage of 125 W or greater; and

  • (c) provides heat as its primary purpose. (lampe infrarouge)

  integrated

  integrated, in relation to a lamp, means containing all of the components necessary for the starting and stable operation of the lamp, not including any replaceable or interchangeable parts, and being connected directly to a branch circuit through a base and corresponding socket that comply with ANSI standards. (intégrée)

  LED downlight retrofit kit

  LED downlight retrofit kit means a retrofit kit that is designed and marketed to install into an existing downlight for the purpose of replacing the existing light source and related electrical components with a light source that uses light-emitting diodes as the primary source of light. It includes a kit that employs an ANSI standard lamp base, either integrated or connected to the downlight retrofit by wire leads. (ensemble de conversion à DEL)

  left-hand thread lamp

  left-hand thread lamp means a lamp with the direction of threads on the lamp base oriented in the left-hand direction. (lampe à filetage à gauche)

  light fixture

  light fixture means a complete lighting unit consisting of at least one light source and at least one ballast or driver, together with the parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the light sources and to connect the light sources to the power supply. (luminaire)

  marine lamp

  marine lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for use on boats and that can operate at a voltage ranging from 12 V to 13.5 V. (lampe marine)

  modified spectrum incandescent lamp

  modified spectrum incandescent lamp means an incandescent lamp that, when operated at the rated voltage and wattage of the lamp, has a colour point on the CIE 1931 chromaticity diagram, figure 2, page 3 of IES LM16 that lies 

  • (a) below the black-body locus; and

  • (b) at least 4 MacAdam steps, as referenced in IES LM16, distant from the colour point of a clear lamp with the same filament and bulb shape, operated at the same rated voltage and wattage.

  It does not include a coloured lamp. (lampe à incandescence à spectre modifié)

  R20 short lamp

  R20 short lamp means a lamp that is an R20 incandescent reflector lamp that is designed, labelled and marketed for pool and spa applications and that

  • (a) has a rated wattage of 100 W; and

  • (b) has a maximum overall length of 92 mm (3.625 inches). (lampe courte R20)

  reflector lamp

  reflector lamp means a lamp that has an R, PAR, BPAR, BR, ER, MR or similar bulb shape, as described in ANSI C78.79, and that is used to provide directional light. (lampe-réflecteur)

  rough service lamp

  rough service lamp means a lamp that is marketed as a rough service lamp and has any of the following filament constructions, as illustrated in figure 6.12 of the IES Handbook:

  • (a) a C-7A or C-11 filament construction with at least five supports exclusive of lead wires;

  • (b) a C-17 filament construction with eight supports exclusive of lead wires;

  • (c) a C-22 filament construction with 16 supports exclusive of lead wires. (lampe à construction renforcée)

  shatter-resistant lamp

  shatter-resistant lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed as a shatter-resistant, shatter-proof or shatter-protected lamp and has an external silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene or similar coating applied to it for the purpose of resisting breakage and preventing glass from reaching its environment in the event of breakage. (lampe résistante à l’éclatement)

  showcase lamp

  showcase lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for use in a showcase, has a T-shape, as described in ANSI C78.79, and has a maximum rated wattage of 75 W. (lampe de vitrine)

  sign service lamp

  sign service lamp means a vacuum type or gas-filled lamp that is designed and marketed for use in a sign and that

  • (a) has sufficiently low bulb temperature to permit exposed outdoor use on high-speed flashing circuits; and

  • (b) has a maximum rated wattage of 15 W. (lampe d’enseigne)

  silver bowl lamp

  silver bowl lamp means a lamp that is marketed as a silver bowl lamp and that has an opaque reflective coating that is applied directly to a part of the bulb surface so that the light is reflected toward the lamp base. (lampe à calotte argentée)

  specialty MR lamp

  specialty MR lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for a specialty application and that has an MR shape, as described in ANSI C78.79, a diameter of less than or equal to 57 mm (2.25 inches) and a lifetime of 300 hours or less. (lampe MR spécialisée)

  three-way incandescent lamp

  three-way incandescent lamp means an incandescent lamp that is marketed as a three-way lamp and that employs two filaments, operated separately and in combination, to provide three light levels. (lampe à incandescence à trois intensités)

  traffic signal lamp

  traffic signal lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for use in a traffic signal module, as defined in section 523, and that has a lifetime of 8000 hours or greater. (lampe de signalisation routière)

  TSD D7SB001

  TSD D7SB001 means the technical standards document D7SB001 published by the Minister and entitled General Service Lamps: Energy Efficiency Standards for General Service Lamps. (DNT D7SB001)

  vibration service lamp

  vibration service lamp means a lamp that is sold at retail in packages of one or two, is designed and marketed as a vibration service lamp and

  • (a) has a maximum nominal power of 60 W; and

  • (b) has a C-5, C-7A or C-9 filament construction, as illustrated in figure 6.12 of the IES Handbook, or a similar configuration. (lampe antivibrations)

• Marginal note:Exclusion — definition of general service lamp

  (2) The definition general service lamp in subsection (1) does not include

  • (a) a light fixture;

  • (b) an LED downlight retrofit kit;

  • (c) an appliance lamp;

  • (d) a black light lamp;

  • (e) a bug lamp;

  • (f) a coloured lamp;

  • (g) a G-shape lamp, as described in ANSI C78.79, with a diameter of 127 mm (5 inches) or more;

  • (h) a high-intensity discharge lamp;

  • (i) an infrared lamp;

  • (j) a J-, JC-, JCD-, JCS-, JCV-, JCX-, JD-, JS- or JT-shape lamp that does not have an Edison screw base as defined in ANSI C81.61;

  • (k) a lamp that has a wedge base or pre-focus base;

  • (l) a left-hand thread lamp;

  • (m) a marine lamp;

  • (n) a marine signal service lamp;

  • (o) a mine service lamp;

  • (p) an MR-shape lamp that has a first number symbol equal to 16 (diameter equal to 51 mm (2 inches)), as described in ANSI C78.79, operates at 12 V and has a lumen output greater than or equal to 800 lm;

  • (q) a fluorescent lamp other than a CFL;

  • (r) a plant lamp;

  • (s) an R20 short lamp;

  • (t) a reflector lamp that

    • (i) has a first number symbol less than 16 (diameter less than 51 mm (2 inches)), as described in ANSI C78.79, and

    • (ii) does not have an E26/E24, E26d, E26/50x39, E26/53x39, E29/28, E29/53x39, E39, E39d, EP39 or EX39 base;

  • (u) an S-shape or G-shape lamp that has a first number symbol less than or equal to 12.5 (diameter less than or equal to 40 mm (1.5625 inches)), as described in ANSI C78.79;

  • (v) a sign service lamp;

  • (w) a silver bowl lamp;

  • (x) a showcase lamp;

  • (y) a specialty MR lamp;

  • (z) a T-shape lamp, other than a CFL, that

    • (i) has a first number symbol less than or equal to 8 (diameter less than or equal to 25 mm (1 inch)), as described in ANSI C78.79, and

    • (ii) has a nominal overall length less than 305 mm (12 inches); or

  • (z.1) a traffic signal lamp.