The ULC specification.

Schema, taxonomy, authoring patterns, per-category templates, and PIM mapping guides, rendered straight from the canonical spec repository.

To propose a change, file a schema change proposal in the spec repository. To fix a typo, open an issue or pull request against the source on GitHub at github.com/ulcspec/ULC.

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Authoring patterns

Four real-world manufacturer publishing shapes (A: per-SKU · B: per-photometric-scenario · C: per-IES with provenance · D: per-foot linear).
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Schema reference

JSON Schema Draft 2020-12. Every field documented with type, required/optional, allowed values, and example. Served at /schema/ulc.json.
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Taxonomy

Closed enums for luminaire categories, mounting types, optical accessories, attestations, dimming protocols, source-file types, provenance sources.
Templates

Per-category templates

Downlight, linear-pendant, wall-pack, high-bay, bollard, wall-sconce. Each is a starter JSON skeleton with required and optional fields annotated.
PIM mapping

PIM mapping guides

How to add a ULC export path alongside your existing exports for Salsify, Akeneo, SAP, and custom / in-house PIMs.
Crosswalks

Crosswalks

Field-by-field mapping from ULC to GLDF, ETIM, IES LM-63, and EULUMDAT. All four planned at v1; status flagged on the index.

Stewarded by Foad Shafighi MIES, IALD, CLD.

Specification on GitHub: github.com/ulcspec/ULC ↗ Site source: github.com/ulcspec/ulcspec.org ↗