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Do Lighting Fixtures have to be Listed by UL?

I know there are other listing companies, besides UL, but if I am installing a lighting fixture, does it meet NEC if the fixture has no markings, such as UL listed. Where is in the code book that the fixture has to be listed? It is a recessed fixture, in a store, not hazardous location or anything special.

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  1. U L is the N.A. standard for safety
  2. Well, depending on which kind of light fitting and where to use them. If in High Harzard such as Fuel Depot, refinary and so on, then there is a need for UL and FM listed product, and of course EX'e' type of fitting. However, if commercial one especially for emergency light and Out signboard, you may need UL listed type and approved by local fire fighting authority. For home use,there is not necessary, but preferably with built in low power factor capacitor. If in your case is a store, then it is depending on how big and what is the function of a store. Normally M&E consultant can specify on behalf. But if is just a normal store then need not go for UL. if a Drug store or a standard warehouse store, then you need to.