CAN/CSA-E598-2-8-98 (R2017)

This National Standard of Canada is based on International Standard CEI/IEC 598-2-8:1996 (second edition, 1996-07), including Amendment 1:2002. Note - Amendment No. 1 reaffirmed 2007-03-28. 1. Scope This section of Part 2 of IEC Publication 598 specifies requirements for handlamps and similar portable luminaries which are held in the hand when used, for use with tungsten filament and tubular fluorescent lamps on supply voltages not exceeding 120 v. It is to be read in conjunction with those sections od Part 1 to which reference is made. Handlamps which can be fixed to a support by means such as a wing screw, clip or magnet, and luminaires such as those used for inspection of the interior of barrels, are within the scope of this section.