Where to Find UL and DLC Certificates on Our Site

Your Compliance Documents, All in One Place

Stop wasting time hunting for compliance documents. For contractors, facility managers, and lighting specifiers, getting the right paperwork is not just administrative—it's a critical path to project approval, safety sign-offs, and securing financial rebates. This guide shows you where to find and download UL/ETL certificate details, DLC QPL links, and IES files on our product pages, and how to independently verify them in the official databases.

We centralize all essential technical and compliance documentation directly on our product pages. This means no more navigating multiple sites or sending emails for basic files. Everything you need to vet, specify, and install our fixtures is located in a consistent, accessible format.

On each product detail page (PDP), look for a dedicated "Specifications" or "Downloads" section. Here you will typically find a package of documents, including:

• Specification Sheet: A detailed PDF outlining performance metrics, dimensions, and basic operational parameters.
• Installation Manual: Step-by-step instructions for safe and effective installation.
• UL/ETL Certification Details: The file number or report reference required for independent verification.
• DLC QPL Link (if applicable): A direct link to the product's entry on the DesignLights Consortium Qualified Products List.
• IES Photometric File: The standardized .ies file for use in lighting design software.

Transparency note: This guide is published by our ecommerce team to help you verify and use documentation for luminaires we sell. We want you to be able to cross-check every claim in independent databases, even if that means discovering that a product is not the right fit for your project.

Verifying Safety: A Step-by-Step Guide to UL and ETL Listings

Safety certification is non-negotiable in professional settings. A UL (Underwriters Laboratories) or ETL (Intertek) mark signifies that a product has been independently evaluated to relevant North American safety standards, such as the foundational luminaire safety standard UL 1598 (for example, UL 1598, 5th Edition, 2021-03-26).

These certifications are often required for passing electrical inspections, meeting building codes, and satisfying many insurance carriers’ requirements.

While we display the UL or ETL mark on our product pages, we strongly encourage all professional buyers to perform their own verification in the official databases. This "trust but verify" step is an important part of due diligence.

The Verification Checklist

Follow these steps to confirm a product's safety certification directly from the source:

1. Locate the File Number: On the product's specification sheet, find the UL or ETL file number or report reference. It is the unique identifier for the product's certification record.
2. Navigate to the Official Database:
   • For UL certifications, use the UL Solutions Product iQ Database (registration may be required).
   • For ETL certifications, use the Intertek ETL Listed Mark Directory.
3. Execute the Search: Enter the file number into the database's search field. The search result should show the listing, including the manufacturer, product category, and the specific standards it complies with.
4. Confirm the Scope: Within the listing, review any notes on models, variants, or limitations (for example, indoor vs. damp vs. wet location, maximum ambient temperature, or driver families). Make sure these match the way the product will actually be used on your project.

Common Pitfalls and Practitioner Insights

A common misconception is that a logo on a website or spec sheet is sufficient proof of compliance. In practice, diligence means checking the public record and confirming that your exact configuration is covered.

Here are some field-tested tips to make your verification more reliable:

• Check the Exact SKU or Model Family: A certificate often covers a product family. Suffixes in the model number can denote different drivers, voltages, optics, or control options. Ensure the specific SKU or configured model you are purchasing is explicitly covered in the listing or clearly sits within the defined family.
• Use the Printed Label for Installed Products: When verifying fixtures that are already on-site, use a clear picture of the printed UL/ETL label itself, not just a photo of the fixture. The label contains the file number and model details an inspector will look for.
• Confirm Dates and Status: Check that the certification is current and has not been withdrawn. The online databases will show current status and, where applicable, last update dates.

Example scenario: A contractor submits a lighting package where the spec sheet shows a dimmable driver upgrade, but the UL listing in Product iQ only covers the base driver. The AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) flags the discrepancy, and the project team has to either resubmit with a listed configuration or swap fixtures. A quick status and model-scope check in the database early in design would have avoided the delay.

Securing Rebates: How to Navigate the DLC QPL

For any project where energy efficiency and return on investment are key drivers, utility rebates can be a major part of the business case. In the commercial lighting sector, many programs reference the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) Qualified Products List (QPL). A product's inclusion on this list is independent confirmation that it meets defined thresholds for energy efficacy, longevity, and quality of light, according to current DLC technical requirements.

Without a valid QPL listing, a significant share of North American utility rebate programs will not approve an application.

To simplify this process, we provide a direct link to the specific QPL entry for each eligible product on our website whenever such a listing exists.

How to Independently Verify a DLC Listing

If you need to search for a product yourself or want to compare models, use this workflow:

1. Obtain the Model Number or Family Name: The exact model number or series name is listed on our product spec sheet.
2. Visit the DLC QPL: Navigate to the official DLC QPL search portal. DLC periodically updates its technical requirements and database, so always work from the current QPL interface.
3. Search Strategically: DLC listings are frequently filed at the product family level. Instead of searching for a very specific SKU like HB-HB-150W-57-01, start by searching for the family name (for example, a series name such as "Hero Series").
4. Filter the Results: Once you find the family listing, use the filtering options to narrow the results by the specific attributes of your chosen fixture, such as lumen output, wattage, Correlated Color Temperature (CCT), and distribution type. The qualifying product entry should match the specifications on our data sheet.
5. Check Listing Status and Version: Confirm that the listing is still active and aligns with the current DLC program version that your utility references. Many rebate forms ask for the DLC model number and may specify a minimum version or category.

This method is usually more reliable than a strict SKU search, which can return no results if the utility-facing model number differs slightly.

Example scenario: A facility manager tries to apply for a rebate using a sales SKU that includes packaging or control options not shown on the QPL. Their first search returns no match. By switching to the family name search and then filtering by wattage and CCT, they find the correct DLC listing and can submit the proper DLC model ID on the rebate form.

Essential Design Files: Finding and Using IES Data

Modern lighting design relies on software to predict how light will behave in a physical space. Programs such as AGi32, Visual, and others require standardized photometric data files to build accurate simulations. The industry-standard format for this data is the IES file, defined by the IES LM-63 electronic photometric data file format standard (for example, IES LM-63-19).

An IES file is essentially a digital map of a luminaire's light distribution pattern, including intensity values at different vertical and horizontal angles, plus key summary metrics like total lumens.

Without an IES file, a lighting designer cannot reliably specify a product or generate layouts to support project approvals. Providing these files is a basic expectation for any professional-grade lighting manufacturer. For a deeper dive into using these files effectively, our guide on how to read an IES file for warehouse lighting design walks through a practical example.

Accessing and Validating IES Files

We provide a downloadable .ies file for every B2B-focused product directly on the relevant product page whenever such data is available. To make your workflow easier, we follow a simple SKU_IES.ies naming convention.

However, a critical validation step is often overlooked. A frequent point of failure in project submittals is a mismatch between the performance claimed on a spec sheet and the data contained within the IES file.

Pro Tip: Before finalizing a design, open the IES file in a simple text editor or within your lighting software’s photometric viewer. Near the top of the file, you will find key data, including the initial lumen output.

• Match lumen output: Verify that this lumen value matches the lumen output listed on the product's official specification sheet.
• Check CCT and distribution notes: Confirm that the file description aligns with the CCT, beam distribution, and options you plan to use.

If there is a discrepancy, your lighting simulation can be inaccurate, which may lead to a project failing to meet specified light levels and being challenged by the specifying engineer or client. If you ever find a mismatch in one of our files, contact us so we can investigate and, if needed, provide a corrected file.

Common mistake: A designer downloads an IES file for a 100 W version of a fixture but later switches to a 150 W variant on the spec sheet to meet higher light levels. If they forget to update the IES file in their model, the calculated foot-candles will not match the installed reality and can trigger questions during review.

Key Takeaways

Verifying compliance documentation is a foundational skill for ensuring project success, safety, and financial viability. By centralizing key files and pointing you directly to certification databases, we aim to make this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

Your Document Verification Checklist

Document/Certification	Where to Find on Our Site	Key Verification Step
UL/ETL Certification Details	File number or report reference on spec sheet	Search the file number in the official UL Product iQ or Intertek ETL database and confirm scope/status.
DLC QPL Listing	Direct link on product page (where applicable)	Search the DLC QPL by product family name, then filter by performance specs and confirm active status.
IES Photometric File	Downloadable .ies file on product page	Open the file to confirm lumen output and description match the product spec sheet and the configuration you are specifying.
Specification Sheet	Downloadable PDF	Cross-reference the SKU, wattage, CCT, and options with your project requirements and any referenced code or rebate criteria.

By following these steps and utilizing the resources provided on each product page, you can streamline your workflow, reduce approval delays, and build projects with more predictable outcomes.

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Important disclaimer (non-legal advice):

The information in this guide is provided for general educational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute legal, engineering, or code-enforcement advice, and it does not replace the judgment of a licensed professional, registered inspector, or compliance consultant. Certification requirements, electrical codes, rebate rules, and safety regulations vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Always confirm the latest requirements with your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), utility program, and a qualified design professional before making final compliance decisions or relying on any product for life-safety or code-critical applications.