1.1
This Standard specifies performance requirements for torchieres that use non-screw-in (Edison type) lamp
bases and are intended primarily for residential use.
1.2
Although this Standard largely deals with fluorescent technology, it is not intended to exclude other
innovative lighting technologies, e.g., light-emitting diode (LED) or high-intensity discharge (HID)
lighting, provided that they meet or exceed the performance requirements of this Standard.
1.3
In CSA Standards, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to
satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which
is advised but not required; “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the
limits of the standard; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability. Notes accompanying clauses
do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is
to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered
part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative
(mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.