BS IEC 60092-306:2009

What is BS IEC 60092-306- Luminaires and lighting accessories for use in ships about?  

BS IEC 60092-306 applies to luminaires and lighting accessories for use in ships. It applies primarily to luminaires for illumination purposes. 

BS IEC 60092-306 also applies to lighting accessories associated with the wiring and current consuming appliance of an installation. 

Note: BS IEC 60092-306 does not apply to portable luminaires, navigation lights, searchlights, daylight signalling lamps, signal lights including the relevant control and monitoring equipment and other lights used for navigation in channels, harbours, etc. 

Who is BS IEC 60092-306- Luminaires and lighting accessories for use in ships for? 

BS IEC 60092-306 on luminaires and lighting accessories for use in ships is useful for: 

• Ship manufacturers  
• Shipowners 
• Light manufactures  
• Quality control personnel 
• Inspection personnel 

Why should you use BS IEC 60092-306- Luminaires and lighting accessories for use in ships?  

Luminaires shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60598-1 and with the additional requirements included in BS IEC 60092-306. Luminaires in accordance with BS IEC 60092-306 shall be suitable for continuous operation. 

BS IEC 60092-306 provides you with requirements on luminaires that include mechanical requirements and electrical requirements. BS IEC 60092-306 provides you with requirements for lighting accessories and requirements on socket-outlets and plugs for luminaires connection. 

BS IEC 60092-306 provides you with tests to assess the quality of luminaires and guides you on the packaging and marking. BS IEC 60092-306 helps you with quality luminaires and lighting accessories for use in ships.  

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS IEC 60092-306:2009 supersedes BS IEC 60092-306:1980, which is withdrawn. BS IEC 60092-306:2009  includes some technical changes with respect to BS IEC 60092-306:1980. These include: 

• Title has been amended 
• Scope has been stated more precisely 
• Requirements on mechanical design and materials have been amended and stated more precisely
• Table on – Standard types of lampholders, has been amended 
• Environmental tests, especially regarding shock and vibration have been added