The most recent Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard for exit signs (CAN/CSA C860-01) was published in 2001.This standard contains voluntary minimum performance standards of 22 watts for signs 120 V or less, and 27 watts for signs greater than 120 V. These levels were harmonized with the National Building Code of Canada. The standard also addresses the visibility performance of the exit sign.Technical criteria for ENERGY STAR® qualified exit signs are in effect in the United States and require 5 watts (W) per face.These criteria have applied to ENERGY STAR in Canada as well. To meet them typically requires that LED technology be employed. Current studies have projected that in five years 70 percent of the exit signs sold in Canada will meet the ENERGY STAR criteria.When in effect, the new Regulation will supersede these standards and criteria for prescribed product shipped interprovincially or imported into Canada.