Updated October 22, 2026: warranty section rewritten from RAB's published Product Warranty Terms.
RAB Lighting's website reads: "Lighting manufacturer since 1946. Products sold exclusively through electrical distributors." That means the distributor you choose affects your price, your terms, and whether the fixture can qualify for RAB's warranty at all. This guide explains what an authorized RAB distributor is, what RAB's own warranty terms say about where you buy, and how to buy the RAB lines contractors specify most.
Rock Lighting & Electric is an authorized RAB Lighting distributor. Browse the line on our RAB Lighting collection.
What an authorized RAB distributor means, and why it matters
RAB's Product Warranty Terms set two conditions for its product warranties (Lightcloud products and services have their own terms):
- Where it was bought. The product was "purchased by a contractor on behalf of the end-user or by the end-user from an authorized RAB distributor who purchased the product directly from RAB and from no other source."
- Who installed it. If installed, "the entire installation was performed by a licensed electrician or under the supervision of a licensed electrician and the product was in its original, unopened and new condition at the time of installation."
RAB spells out the consequence: "products purchased from anyone other than RAB or its authorized distributors are not covered by any RAB warranty." It adds that products "purchased on Amazon from a company that is not authorized by RAB to sell on Amazon are not covered by any RAB warranty." So the channel is not a detail on a RAB job. Keep the purchase record with the project.
How long RAB's LED warranty runs
RAB's terms describe a Five (5) Year No-compromise LED Product Warranty for its LED products other than lines listed under other warranties, measured from "the date of original sale to RAB's distributor," with "Exceptions apply as defined in product specification sheets." Some lines get a ten (10) year period instead, including FXLED, ALED, WPX, WP1, WP2 and WP3, and FFLED. Other lines carry narrower Five (5) Year or Two (2) Year Limited LED warranties, under which a product is "considered defective only if 10% or more of the LED components fail," including some WP123, X17, A17 and LOTBLASTER products. Check RAB's warranty listing and the spec sheet for your exact catalog number. RAB's terms also exclude "improper installation or operation, alterations, power surges or overheating due to external conditions" from defects in material or workmanship.
The RAB lines contractors buy most
RAB's catalog spans indoor and outdoor commercial lighting. The families we are asked to quote most often:
- LED wall packs for building perimeter, entry, and security lighting. See our RAB LED Wall Pack Buying Guide, and RAB vs Lithonia wall packs if you are comparing brands.
- LED floodlights for building facades, signage, and area floods. Covered in the RAB LED Floodlight Buying Guide.
- Area and pole lights for parking lots, roadways, and site lighting. See the RAB Area and Pole Light Buying Guide.
- High bays, bollards, downlights, and controls for warehouses, walkways, and interior commercial spaces.
For wattages, lumens, CCT options and DLC status, use the linked buying guides and the RAB spec sheet for the exact catalog number.
Rebates: check DLC status by catalog number
If a utility rebate is in play, check the exact catalog number on the DLC Qualified Products List at designlights.org, and check your program's rules, before you count on the rebate. RAB also publishes a Utility Rebate Finder on its website. Our LED rebates guide covers how programs work.
How to buy RAB from Rock Lighting
- Send your fixture schedule or part list. Include the RAB catalog numbers and quantities.
- We review your list and confirm the line items with you before you order.
- Get your quote. Request a quote with your schedule, or contact us with questions.
- Keep the paperwork. RAB's warranty terms turn on where the product was bought, so file the purchase record with the job.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rock Lighting an authorized RAB Lighting distributor?
Yes. Rock Lighting & Electric is an authorized RAB Lighting distributor. Browse the RAB Lighting collection or send us your schedule for a quote.
Why does RAB only sell through distributors?
RAB describes itself as a lighting manufacturer since 1946 whose products are sold exclusively through electrical distributors. Its warranty terms then tie coverage to buying from an authorized RAB distributor that purchased the product directly from RAB.
Does where I buy RAB affect the warranty?
It is one of RAB's conditions. RAB's Product Warranty Terms say products purchased from anyone other than RAB or its authorized distributors are not covered by any RAB warranty. The terms also require installation by or under the supervision of a licensed electrician, with the product in original, unopened and new condition.
How long is the RAB LED warranty?
RAB's terms describe a five year No-compromise LED Product Warranty from the date of original sale to RAB's distributor for most LED products, and a ten year period for listed lines such as FXLED, ALED, WPX, WP1, WP2, WP3 and FFLED. Other listed lines carry five year or two year Limited LED warranties with narrower terms. Exceptions are defined in the product spec sheets, so check yours.
How do I know if a RAB fixture qualifies for a rebate?
Check the exact catalog number on the DLC Qualified Products List at designlights.org and confirm the rules of your utility program. RAB also publishes a Utility Rebate Finder.
Can I buy RAB on Amazon?
RAB's warranty terms say products purchased on Amazon from a company that is not authorized by RAB to sell on Amazon are not covered by any RAB warranty. Check that the seller is authorized by RAB before you buy.
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This guide is general information. RAB statements are quoted from rablighting.com (home page and Product Warranty Terms, read October 22, 2026). Warranty terms and specifications vary by product and revision, so confirm current terms on RAB's site and the spec sheet before purchase.