{"data":{"id":"us/10-cfr-431.202","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"10 CFR 431.202","heading":"Definitions concerning illuminated exit signs.","body":"Basic model means all units of a given type of covered product (or class thereof) manufactured by one manufacturer, having the same primary energy source, and which have essentially identical electrical, physical, and functional (or hydraulic) characteristics that affect energy consumption, energy efficiency, water consumption, or water efficiency.\nFace means an illuminated side of an illuminated exit sign.\nIlluminated exit sign means a sign that—\n(1) Is designed to be permanently fixed in place to identify an exit; and\n(2) Consists of an electrically powered integral light source that—\n(i) Illuminates the legend “EXIT” and any directional indicators; and\n(ii) Provides contrast between the legend, any directional indicators, and the background.\nInput power demand means the amount of power required to continuously illuminate an exit sign model, measured in watts (W). For exit sign models with rechargeable batteries, input power demand shall be measured with batteries at full charge.","path":["Title 10—Energy","CHAPTER II—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","SUBCHAPTER D—ENERGY CONSERVATION","PART 431—ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT","Subpart L—Illuminated Exit Signs"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-10.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:09Z","sha256":"99e4a59c379c2604cee5852760506fd1750ec76189353a14d095f97ccd39c5f0","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/10-cfr-431.201","next":"us/10-cfr-431.203"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}