Lithonia Lighting® Rating's Playbook

November 3, 2025

When it comes to lighting, performance is about more than just lumens - it’s about durability, safety, and meeting the demands of the environment. Lithonia Lighting offers a wide range of fixtures that meet key industry ratings to ensure reliability in every application. Whether you're navigating wet locations, tough impact zones, or demanding industrial settings, our products are built to meet or exceed the necessary standards. Below, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of Lithonia Lighting products by rating type, so you can easily find the right solution for your next project. 

Temperature

Rating 

Definition 

Products 

High Ambient 

A High Ambient rating means the fixture is designed to operate safely and effectively in environments with high surrounding temperatures, typically 40 degrees Celsius to 65 degrees Celsius higher.

Commercial Indoor: 

CLX, MLX 

Industrial: 

FEM LED, CPRB, REBL, JCBLJHBLCSVT, FEX LED, CPHB 

IC Rated 

IC rated means the fixture is insulation contact rated - it is safe to install in direct contact with insulation without the risk of overheating or fire. 

Commercial Downlighting: 

LBR, LDN 

Industrial: 

SRTL, VRTLWRTL 

Cold Environment

Having a Cold Environment rating means the fixture is designed to operate reliably in low temperatures without performance degradation, typically temperatures down to -25°F (-31.7°C) or even -40°F (-40°C). 

Sanitation

Rating 

Definition 

Products 

NSF2 

An NSF2 rating means the fixture is engineered for food service environments where cleanliness is critical. Its materials and design promote easy cleaning and resist the growth of germs, supporting hygiene and safety standards. 

Commercial Indoor: 

SPX, CPX, LSIX, Cpanl 

Industrial: 

 

Life Safety: 

NSF P442 

NSF P442 ratings are used in food processing and sanitation environments. These luminaires meet strict standards for cleanability, chemical resistance, and durability. 

Industrial: 

SRTL 

 

ISO CLEANROOM (ISO 3, ISO 5) 

Products rated for ISO 3 and ISO 5 environments are engineered to meet strict contamination control standards. Designed for ultra-clean applications, they release very few particles to help keep the air pure and protect delicate work. 

Industrial: 

SRTL 

 

USP 797/800 

Products rated for USP 797/800 environments are built for clean, safe handling of sterile and hazardous drugs. Their sealed, easy-to-clean design helps keep the air clean and prevents contamination in healthcare settings.  

Industrial: 

SRTL 

 

BSL 1-4 (Biosafety Labs) 

Biosafety Levels 1-4 products are designed to meet cleanliness standards required in high-risk laboratories. From basic research to maximum containment zones, it helps prevent contamination through sealed construction and easy-to-clean designs. 

Industrial: 

SRTL 

 

Bugs/Dust

Rating 

Definition 

Products 

IP5X 

An IP5X rating means the product is protected from the entry of Bugs and Dust, which may harm the fixture. 

Commercial Indoor: 

 

Industrial:  

IBG 

Water

Rating 

Definition 

Products 

IP55 

An IP55 rating means the products are designed to limit dust ingress, protect against low-pressure water jets, and prevent air leakage. 

IP65 

An IP65 rating is common in outdoor products meant for damp/wet locations. They are designed to be dust tight and protect against water from all directions. 

Commercial Indoor: 

CPXIP 

 

Outdoor: 

 

Industrial: 

IP66 

An IP66 rating means products are suitable for harsher outdoor locations or washdown zones. They are dust tight and protected against water from all directions. 

IP67 

An IP67 rating means products are used in areas prone to flooding or heavy water exposure. They are dust tight and can be immersed in water for up to a minute and a half. 

Industrial: 

IP69K 

An IP69K rating means products are protected against high-pressure and high-temperature water jets. They are ideal for sanitation-heavy environments. 

Industrial: 

Nema Type - 4X 

A NEMA Type-4X rating means products are suitable for outdoor locations. They are designed to protect against windblown dust and rain, splashing water, hose-directed water, and corrosion. 

Damp Location 

A Damp Location rating means products are designed to operate safely in environments where moisture is present. 

Wet Location 

A Wet Location rating means the fixture is certified to be safely installed in areas where it will be directly exposed to water. 

Impact

Rating  

Definition 

Products

IK10 

An IK10 rating means the product has the highest level of protection against physical impact. It can withstand a hit equaling 20 joules of impact energy, making these solutions ideal for spaces where impact may occur 

Industrial: 

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