American Lighting Association Manuals & User Guides

De American Lighting Association (ALA) is the leading trade association representing the residential lighting industry in North America. Comprising manufacturers, lighting showrooms, sales representatives, and lighting designers, the ALA works to protect and advance the industry while promoting the safe and proper application of quality lighting products.

While the ALA itself is not a manufacturer of lighting fixtures, it sets rigorous ethical and safety standards for its members. Consequently, many installation manuals and product guides for fixtures from member brands (such as Minka Lavery and others) feature the ALA logo to indicate certification or membership. Users finding the ALA logo on their instruction sheets are often looking for support regarding installation, wiring, or safety compliance for these certified residential lighting products.

• Does the American Lighting Association manufacture lights?

  No, the ALA is a trade association. The ALA logo appears on manuals to indicate the manufacturer is a member or the product meets ALA standards.

• Why is the ALA logo on my installation manual?

  Many lighting manufacturers display the ALA logo to show they adhere to the association's safety and quality standards.

• Where can I find replacement parts for an ALA-branded fixture?

  You should identify the specific manufacturer (e.g., Minka Lavery, Kichler) listed on the fixture itself, as the ALA does not stock parts.

• Are these fixtures dimmable?

  Most ALA-certified fixtures are dimmable if paired with compatible ELV or LED wall dimmer switches, but check the specific model specifications.