088020-000000-0000001 Scope
1.1 These requirements apply to germicidal systems intended to expose surfaces within an unoccupied area with ultraviolet (UV) energy where the exposure dose would otherwise pose a risk of personal injury to occupants. System components include UV emitters, switches, sensors and other controls acting as site or equipment safeguards. These requirements only address permanently mounted (i.e. fixed) equipment intended to be installed and operated in non-residential locations. The installation and operating instructions are considered an integral system component. A system may also include devices that produce visible light.
1.2 These requirements do not cover:
a) Equipment intended for use in dwellings; or
b) Hand-held or portable equipment.
1.3 Products generating ultraviolet radiation are intended for use in accordance with the Federal Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1040, 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Radiological Health.
1.4 Laboratory and health care equipment with UV emitters are covered under the scope of UL 61010 and CSA-C22.2 No. 61010, “Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use.”
1.5 Equipment that emits electromagnetic energy with wavelengths greater than 700 nm or less than 200 nm are not addressed by this Outline of investigation , and may require an additional evaluation.
1.6 This Outline of investigation is to be used in conjunction with CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 / UL 1598. All requirements in the main body of these standards also apply to this equipment unless specifically superseded by a requirement in this Outline of investigation.
1.7 In this Outline of investigation, the CSA standard reference applies to products intended for use in Canada, while the UL standard reference applies to products intended for use in the United States. Combined references are commonly separated by a slash (“ / ”).