16 C.F.R. § 305.5 Determinations of estimated annual energy consumption, estimated annual operating cost, and energy efficiency rating, and of water use rate.
Title 16 - Commercial Practices
(a) Procedures for determining the estimated annual energy consumption, the estimated annual operating costs, the energy efficiency ratings and the efficacy factors of covered products are those found in 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, in the following sections: (1) Refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers §430.23(a). (2) Freezers—§430.23(b). (3) Dishwashers—§430.23(c). (4) Water heaters—§430.23(e). (5) Room air conditioners—§430.23(f). (6) Clothes washers—§430.23(j). (7) Central air conditioners and heat pumps—§430.23(m). (8) Furnaces—§430.23(n). (9) Pool Heaters—§430.23(p) (10) Fluorescent lamp ballasts—§430.23(q). (b) Manufacturers and private labelers of any covered product that is a general service fluorescent lamp, medium base compact fluorescent lamp, or general service incandescent lamp (including an incandescent reflector lamp), must, for any representation of the design voltage, wattage, light output or life of such lamp or for any representation made by the encircled “E” that such a lamp is in compliance with an applicable standard established by section 325 of the Act, possess and rely upon a reasonable basis consisting of competent and reliable scientific tests substantiating the representation. For representations of the light output and life ratings of any covered product that is a medium base compact fluorescent lamp or incandescent lamp (including an incandescent reflector lamp), the Commission will accept as a reasonable basis competent and reliable scientific tests conducted according to the following applicable IES test protocols that substantiate the representations: (c) Procedures for determining the water use rates of covered products are those found in the following standards: (1) Showerheads and faucets—- ASME A112.18.1M–1989, Plumbing Fixture Fittings. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies of ASME A112.18.1M may be obtained from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017, or may be inspected at the Federal Trade Commission, room 130, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.php. (2) Water closets and urinals—ASME A112.19.2M–1990, Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies of ASME A112.19.2M may be obtained from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017, or may be inspected at the Federal Trade Commission, room 130, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.php. [58 FR 54964, Oct. 25, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 34033, July 1, 1994; 59 FR 49564, Sept. 28, 1994; 59 FR 67527, Dec. 29, 1994; 66 FR 27858, May 21, 2001; 69 FR 18803, Apr. 9, 2004]
Title 16: Commercial Practices
PART 305—RULE CONCERNING DISCLOSURES REGARDING ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND WATER USE OF CERTAIN HOME APPLIANCES AND OTHER PRODUCTS REQUIRED UNDER THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT (“APPLIANCE LABELING RULE”)
Testing
§ 305.5 Determinations of estimated annual energy consumption, estimated annual operating cost, and energy efficiency rating, and of water use rate.
For measuring light output (in lumens): General Service IES LM 9 Fluorescent. Compact IES LM 66 Fluorescent. General Service Incandescent (Other than IES LM 45 Reflector Lamps). General Service Incandescent (Reflector IES LM 20 Lamps).For measuring laboratory life (in hours): General Service IES LM 40 Fluorescent. Compact IES LM 65 Fluorescent. General Service Incandescent (Other than IES LM 49 Reflector Lamps). General Service Incandescent (Reflector IES LM 49 Lamps).
