1.1 These requirements apply to organic lighting emitting diode (OLED) panels intended for portable or
permanent installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70.
1.2 The OLED panels covered by this outline are intended to be installed in dry or damp locations only,
in one or more of the following configurations:
a) Secured directly to the walls or ceiling of a structure,
b) Integrated into a mechanical frame or structure that is in turn mounted or secured to the
walls or ceiling of a structure (for example, a luminaire or sign),
c) Integrated into a mechanical frame or structure that is portable and able to be relocated
without special tools or skills (for example, a portable luminaire).
1.3 The OLED panels covered by this outline are intended to be supplied from an electrical power source
operating within the voltage and current limits specified in Electrical Construction - General, Section 12.
These voltage limits are understood to represent no risk of electric shock injury, and the current limits
sufficient to adequately reduce the risk of fire initiation.
1.4 An OLED panel mounted within the frame structure of a fixed or portable luminaire per 1.2 (b) or (c)
need not comply with the requirements in this outline of investigation where the risk of fire or injury is fully
addressed by the applicable luminaire standard.
1.5 These requirements do not address the power sources used to supply an OLED panel. Mechanically
integrated assemblies that include both an OLED panel and a power source shall be evaluated for
conformance with the applicable luminaire standard. Some power sources suitable for use with OLED
panels are identified in Electrical Construction – General, Section 12.
1.6 This outline does not include requirements for the evaluation of OLED panels intended for use in:
a) Hazardous locations as specified in the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70;
b) General patient care areas or critical patient care areas as defined by Article 517 of the
National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70;
c) Emergency systems as defined by Article 700 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70; or
d) Air-handling spaces as defined by Article 300.22(C) of the National Electrical Code (NEC),ANSI/NFPA 70.
1.7 This outline of investigation does not include requirements for the assessment of OLED panel
compliance with building code seismic requirements.