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.
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
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.
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.
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
What types of installations does it apply to?
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.
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.
Request submission
Complete the form with your installation details and the required documentation.
Evaluation proposal
Our engineers analyze your project and we send a technical-economic proposal.
Certification agreement
Technical site visit, luximetric measurements, and regulatory compliance evaluation.
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.
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.