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27.__Torchiere lighting fixture.__"Torchiere lighting fixture"
means a portable electric lighting fixture with a reflective bowl
that directs light upward onto a ceiling so as to produce
indirect illumination on the surfaces below.__A torchiere
lighting fixture may include downward-directed lamps in addition
to the upward, indirect illumination.

 
28.__Traffic signal module.__"Traffic signal module" means a
standard 8-inch or 12-inch traffic signal indicator consisting of
a light source, a lens and all other parts necessary for
operation.

 
29.__Transformer.__"Transformer" means a device consisting of
2 or more coils of insulated wire and that is designed to
transfer alternating current by electromagnetic induction from
one coil to another to change the original voltage or current
value.__"Transformer" does not include either:

 
A.__Transformers with multiple voltage taps, with the
highest voltage tap equaling at least 20 percent more than
the lowest voltage tap; or

 
B.__Transformers that are designed to be used in a special-
purpose application and are unlikely to be used in general-
purpose applications, such as those commonly known as drive
transformers, rectifier transformers, auto-transformers,
uninterruptible power system transformers, impedance
transformers, regulating transformers, sealed and
nonventilating transformers, machine tool transformers,
welding transformers, grounding transformers or testing
transformers.

 
30.__Unit heater.__"Unit heater" means a self-contained,
vented fan-type commercial space heater that uses natural gas or
propane and that is designed to be installed without ducts within
a heated space, except that "unit heater" does not include any
products covered by federal standards established pursuant to 42
United States Code, Section 6291 and subsequent sections or any
product that is a direct-vent, forced-flue heater with a sealed
combustion burner.

 
§3602.__Scope

 
1.__Application.__Except as provided in subsection 2, the
provisions of this chapter apply to the testing, certification
and enforcement of energy efficiency standards for the following
types of new products that are sold, offered for sale or
installed in the State and are referred to in this chapter as
"covered products":


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