Empowering Outdoor Lighting Compliance: DesignLights Consortium's Ordinance Support

Qualified

Empowering Outdoor Lighting Compliance: DesignLights Consortium's Ordinance Support

Understanding Outdoor Lighting Ordinances

Outdoor lighting ordinances play a crucial role in regulating lighting practices to minimize light pollution, conserve energy, and ensure a safe and sustainable environment. These regulations often specify the types of fixtures allowed, maximum light output, color temperature, and direction of light, among other factors.

DesignLights Consortium's Role

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) provides valuable resources to help individuals and organizations navigate outdoor lighting ordinances across the U.S. and Canada. With a detailed map highlighting areas with statewide, city, town, and county ordinances, the DLC empowers stakeholders to understand and comply with relevant regulations.

Accessing Ordinance Data

By offering downloadable map data and sample ordinance language, the DLC enables users to access comprehensive information on lighting regulations in different regions. This resource can assist lighting designers, urban planners, facility managers, and lighting manufacturers in aligning their projects with local ordinances.

Advantages of Choosing Luna by DesignLights Consortium

Luna, a solution offered by the DesignLights Consortium, stands out as a reliable tool for those seeking guidance on outdoor lighting compliance. With Luna's support, users can easily identify areas with specific ordinances, understand the requirements, and implement lighting solutions that meet regulatory standards.

Seeking Additional Information

If a specific location or ordinance is not listed in the DLC's resources, individuals can reach out via email to info@designlights.org for further assistance. The DLC is committed to updating its database and supporting stakeholders in promoting responsible outdoor lighting practices.

Stay Ahead in Today’s Competitive Market!
Unlock your company’s full potential with a Virtual Delivery Center (VDC). Gain specialized expertise, drive seamless operations, and scale effortlessly for long-term success.

Book a Meeting to Avail the Services of Qualified

Private Label Applications for Qualifying Products

Private Label Eligibility

Private Label applications allow products to be listed under a private label as long as they are identical to the originally qualified versions from the OEM. To submit a Private Label application, the OEM product must already be DLC qualified. If using OEM test reports for unqualified products, complete the Test Report Authorization Form and submit either a Level 1 or Level 2 application. Organizations handling multiple brands must provide private label documentation and fees with the original application. Wholly-owned subsidiaries using different model numbers/brands must follow this process.

Read article

Enhancing Horticultural Lighting Solutions through DLC Resources

Expedited Horticultural Lighting Applications

Learn about the DLC's limited time option to expedite horticultural application reviews. Gain insights into the policies, review timeframes, and fees associated with expediting your horticultural lighting application.

Read article

Qualify a Product Application Fees Details

Overview of Application Fees

The DLC requires manufacturers to submit an application fee to cover various costs related to the Qualify a Product process. These costs include funding DLC QPL programming, policy development, IT services, QPL management, and application review expenses. The fee amount depends on the type of application and the specific details of the product group in the application submission. Manufacturers can make payment via credit card or by check, with detailed instructions provided on the Invoices page.

Read article

Combatting Logo Misuse with DesignLights Consortium

Reporting Misuse of DLC Branding

The DesignLights Consortium provides a platform for stakeholders to report any suspected misuse of DLC branding, such as logo misuse or misrepresentation of qualification or product performance information. This reporting tool aims to maintain the integrity and credibility of DLC-certified products and ensure that customers receive accurate and reliable information.

Read article

Enhancing Solid State Lighting with V5.1 Updates

Updating to V5.1 Technical Requirements

The Solid State Lighting (SSL) products must be updated to meet the V5.1 Technical Requirements by June 30, 2022, to remain listed on the Qualified Products List (QPL). Manufacturers can submit update applications from July 1, 2020, onwards. There is no automatic updating; each product needs to be included in the update application individually.

Read article

Welcome to Knowledge Base!

KB at your finger tips

Qualified