RIG-A-LITE complies with the Buy American Act (BAA), ensuring our products meet strict U.S. manufacturing standards. The BAA mandates that products used in public procurement support U.S. industries and promote economic growth. To be BAA compliant, a product must either be (A) an unmanufactured product produced in the U.S. or (B) an end product manufactured in the U.S., where the cost of U.S.-produced or manufactured components exceeds 50%. 

Our American-made lighting fixtures are designed, manufactured, and assembled in the U.S. and deliver reliable performance across various applications. By choosing RIG-A-LITE, you’re selecting products that meet BAA requirements, support American jobs, and foster innovation. For more information, please contact our Customer Service team.

RIG-A-LITE complies fully with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, meeting all U.S. manufacturing standards. As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, BABA mandates using American-made materials for federally funded projects to support U.S. industries and jobs.

To meet BABA requirements, products must fall into three categories: (1) iron or steel products produced in the U.S.; (2) manufactured products made in the U.S.; and (3) construction materials, with all manufacturing processes completed in the country.

All RIG-A-LITE products are BABA-compliant—designed, manufactured, and assembled in the U.S., ensuring high performance and reliability. Choose RIG-A-LITE to meet BABA regulations with quality, American-made products that support the U.S. economy. For details, please contact our Customer Service team.

Class I Division 1 lighting (C1D1) is crucial for hazardous environments with flammable gases, vapors, or liquids. Engineered to be explosion-proof and durable, these fixtures prevent ignitions and ensure safety. Class I Division 1 lighting is designed for areas where hazardous conditions are always present, either continuously or periodically.

RIG-A-LITE lighting fixtures are classified according to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. For international projects, these classifications align with IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) Zones, ensuring compatibility and safety: Class I Division 1 (NEC) is equivalent to Zone 0 and Zone 1 (IEC).

Class 1 Division 2 lighting is designed for environments where flammable gases, vapors, or liquids are not usually present in explosive concentrations but may exist under abnormal conditions. These explosion-proof fixtures balance safety and functionality in areas where flammable substances could occur due to accidental rupture, breakage, or faulty operation of a closed system.

RIG-A-LITE lighting fixtures are classified according to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. For international projects, these classifications align with IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) Zones, ensuring compatibility and safety: Class I, Division 2 (NEC) is equivalent to Zone 2 (IEC).