Specifies requirements for certain features of suspended ceilings, recessed luminaires and associated air diffusers with the object of ensuring physical compatibility when installed. Applies principally to luminaires with tubular fluorescent lamps designed for use in the most common types of suspended ceilings. Does not apply to suspended ceiling of fire-rated construction.
Technical Committee EL-041 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined
that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original
date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of
such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 22 July 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-041:
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australian Industry Group
Certification Interests, New Zealand
Consumers Federation of Australia
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority of New Zealand
Fair Trading NSW
IES: The Lighting Society
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
International Accreditation New Zealand
Lighting Council Australia
Lighting Council New Zealand
New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
New Zealand Lighting Manufacturers and Suppliers
AS 2946:1991(R2013) history
0000 AS 2946:1991(R2013)
1970AS 2946:1991 Suspended ceilings, recessed luminaires and air diffusers - Interface requirements for physical compatibility