This standard specifies the safety and interchangeability requirements, as well as the test methods and conditions needed to demonstrate compliance of tubular fluorescent and other gas discharge lamps with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self-ballasted lamps), intended for domestic and similar general lighting purposes and having:

1. a rated wattage up to and including 26 W,
2. a rated voltage up to and including 250 V, and
3. Edison screws E 14 and 27 or bayonet caps B 15d and B 22d                                     

IS 15111 (Part 2) specifies the performance requirements of self-ballasted lamps.

Self-ballasted lamps shall be built in such a way that no internal metal parts or live metal parts of the lamp cap are accessible when the lamp is installed in the lamp holder as per IS 1258 or 1S 10276 without any additional enclosure. Insulation resistance and electric strength must be adequate between the lamp's current-carrying metal parts and the lamp's accessible parts. Self-ballasted lamps are non-repairable, factory-sealed units. They must not be opened under any circumstances.