UL 8801

Outline of Investigation for Photovoltaic-Powered Luminaire Systems

 

With energy savings at a premium, UL has developed an Outline of Investigation to address the safety concerns with Photovoltaic- Powered Luminaire Systems.

UL8801 addresses PV systems with the following components: photovoltaic modules, storage batteries, one or more connected luminaires and its controls. These systems can be portable or hard-wired and are typically for outdoor use only.

These systems are independent of the grid and should be installed following NFPA70, Article 690.

So, rumor has it that you are looking to sell your lighting fixtures in Chicago, but you have no idea on how to make sure that your product meets Chicago’s CCEA code.

Product Safety Consulting is here to help you. We can review your design and make any needed suggestions to get your product into compliance and then help guide you through the NRTL process of having this added to your existing NRTL file or guide you through the new product listing process with any NRTL you’d like to work with.

So, let us know how we can assist you in your quest for the elusive CCEA marking, today!!!

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Client A had been working with a NRTL for 15 months. Staff from the USA and Europe had also visited them at their facility multiple times only to be sent construction letter after construction letter. Once they heard from the engineer that the project was in for final review but nope, only to be sent another construction review letter outlining brand new items that would not be accepted.

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We reviewed the latest two construction letters, went online and ordered a Certified Wiring Harness and various components, contacted the NRTL and presented the changes and reached agreement, flew to Europe and updated the construction, help modify the NRTL draft report, submitted the revised report, photos and illustrations to NRTL and 7 days later we were scheduling the IPI inspection for this brand new client for this NRTL. Total work time was 15 business days.

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