RETILAP Certification for your company or project

We certify compliance with the Technical Regulation for Lighting and Public Illumination. Guarantee visual comfort, safety, and energy efficiency in your lighting systems.

What it consists of

RETILAP Certification

The Technical Regulation for Lighting and Public Illumination (RETILAP) is the Colombian standard that establishes the technical requirements for lighting systems in buildings and public areas, ensuring visual comfort, safety, and energy efficiency.

Its objective is to guarantee adequate illumination levels, visual comfort, energy efficiency, and safety in all spaces requiring artificial lighting.

RETILAP applies to interior and exterior lighting systems, public illumination, emergency lighting, and luminous signage throughout Colombian territory.

Aspectos que evaluamos

  • Illuminance levels (lux)
  • Uniformity and distribution
  • Color rendering index (CRI)
  • Color temperature
  • Energy efficiency
  • Glare and visual comfort
  • Emergency lighting
  • Control and automation
Official Accreditation

Accredited by ONAC

We hold current accreditation from ONAC (accreditation code 19-CPR-001), under the ISO/IEC 17065:2012 standard, for the 2024 versions of the RETIE and RETILAP regulations.

Scope

Products subject to RETILAP certification

These are the lighting equipment and components that must be certified under the Technical Regulation for Lighting and Public Illumination.

Surface-mounted and recessed wall fixtures
Automatic dimmers
Manual dimmers
Electronic ballasts
Photocontrol bases
Lighting bollards
Solid-state bulbs
Decorative solid-state bulbs
LED strips
Lighting contactors
Automatic lighting controls
Drivers and electronic ballasts
Photocontrols and photocells
Lighting products for classified areas
Lighting products for cleanrooms and food-processing areas
Submersible lighting
LED, OLED, and LEP lamps
Lighting fixtures
LED modules
Floodlights
LED panels
Lamp holders and lamp sockets
Lighting control sensors
LED tubes
Sockets
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Obtain your RETILAP certification

Complete the form and a specialized engineer will contact you in under 2 hours with a personalized proposal.

Response in 2 hours

No-commitment advisory

Agile process

Official certificate

Valid for 2 years

Application

What types of installations does it apply to?

Office buildings and business centers
Retail establishments and stores
Educational centers and universities
Hospitals and medical centers
Museums, theaters, and cultural centers
Parks, plazas, and sports facilities
Urban roads, highways, and tunnels
Parking lots and transportation terminals
Airports and ports
Industrial facilities and warehouses
Hotels and restaurants
Municipal public lighting
Advantages

Why choose Certicheck for your certifications?

We know your industry

We deeply understand the dynamics of supply chains and the challenges your operation faces. Our engineers have experience certifying lighting systems across multiple sectors.

We value your time

We optimize every stage of the process so you obtain your certification in the shortest time possible. Average of 5 to 10 business days for RETILAP certification.

We stay by your side

A team of experts dedicated to guiding you and resolving your questions at every step. From the initial evaluation to the delivery of the official certificate.

How we do it

Our product certification process

At Certicheck we have an expert, dynamic, and dedicated team ready to work at the pace the market demands. Our priority is to provide an agile, impartial, reliable, and high-quality service.

1

Request submission

Complete the form with your installation details and the required documentation.

2

Evaluation proposal

Our engineers analyze your project and we send a technical-economic proposal.

3

Certification agreement

Technical site visit, luximetric measurements, and regulatory compliance evaluation.

4

Review & issuance

Review by the Certification Committee and issuance of the official certificate.

Certification experts

Our team of certified engineers is ready to guide you through the entire RETILAP certification process. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The Technical Regulation for Lighting and Public Illumination (RETILAP) is the Colombian standard that establishes the technical requirements for lighting systems in buildings and public areas, ensuring visual comfort, safety, and energy efficiency.

Every individual or company that designs, installs, operates, or maintains lighting systems in buildings and public spaces in Colombia must comply with RETILAP.

The complete process takes between 5 and 10 business days depending on the project size and availability of documentation.

RETILAP certificates are valid for 2 years from their date of issue.

Lack of certification can result in penalties, financial fines, denial of insurance policies, and legal liability in the event of accidents.