U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

§ 27.37 - Tests to determine adequacy of safety devices for bulbs.

The glass envelope of bulbs with the filament incandescent at normal operating voltage shall be broken in flammable methane-air or natural gas-air mixtures in a gallery to determine that the safety device will prevent ignition of the flammable mixtures.