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Locations: Americas - US
 
2024-04-15
Location: Newsletter
Description:

The following documents were published

Red Line / Revision

UL 153 Ed. 13

Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires

Apr 3, 2024                     

CSDS Proposal

UL 193 Ed. 11

Standard for Alarm Valves for Fire-Protection Service

Apr 5, 2024                                   

Red Line / Revision

UL 199 Ed. 13

ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC Standard for Automatic Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service

Apr 4, 2024                                                             

CSDS Proposal

UL 268 Ed. 8

Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems

Apr 12, 2024                                 

CSDS Proposal

UL 507 Ed. 10

Standard for Electric Fans

Apr 12, 2024                                

CSDS Proposal

UL 514A Ed. 11

Metallic Outlet Boxes

Apr 5, 2024                                    

CSDS Proposal

UL 514C Ed. 4

Standard for Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers

Apr 5, 2024                              

Red Line / Revision

UL 676 Ed. 9

Standard for Underwater Luminaires and Submersible Junction Boxes

Apr 9, 2024                                     

CSDS Proposal

UL 746A Ed. 6

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Short Term Property Evaluations

Apr 5, 2024                                     

CSDS Proposal

UL 746B Ed. 5

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Long Term Property Evaluations

Apr 5, 2024                                

CSDS Proposal

UL 842B Ed. 1

Valves for Diesel Fuel, Biodiesel Fuel, Diesel/Biodiesel Blends with Nominal Biodiesel Concentrations up to 20 Percent (B20), Kerosene and Fuel Oil

Apr 5, 2024       

CSDS Proposal

UL 923 Ed. 7

Standard for Microwave Cooking Appliances

Apr 4, 2024                                     

Red Line / Revision

UL 959 Ed. 9

Standard for Medium Heat Appliance Factory-Built Chimneys

Apr 3, 2024                                   

Standard

UL 1008M Ed. 1

Transfer Switch Equipment, Meter Mounted

Apr 3, 2024                                                                                                             

Red Line / Revision

UL 1618 Ed. 2

Wall Protectors, Floor Protectors, and Hearth Extensions

Apr 1, 2024                                     

Red Line / Revision

UL 1699B Ed. 1

Photovoltaic (PV) DC Arc-Fault Circuit Protection

Apr 9, 2024                                  

Red Line / Revision

UL 1778 Ed. 5

Uninterruptible Power Systems

Apr 3, 2024                                    

Red Line / Revision

UL 2790 Ed. 1

Commercial Incinerators

Apr 2, 2024                                   

CSDS Proposal

UL 2901B Ed. 1

ANSI/CAN/UL Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors for Use in Fire Sprinkler Systems

Apr 5, 2024                                    

CSDS Proposal

UL 2996 Ed. 1

Outline of Investigation for In-Ground Boxes

Apr 5, 2024

CSDS Proposal

UL 3730 Ed. 1

Photovoltaic Junction Boxes

Apr 5, 2024                                    

CSDS Proposal

UL 120101 Ed. 1

Standard for Definitions and Information Pertaining to Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations

Apr 5, 2024

CSDS Proposal

UL 60335-2-40 Ed. 4

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers

Apr 11, 2024                                   

CSDS Proposal

UL 60745-2-22 Ed. 1

Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools – Safety – Part 2-22: Particular Requirements For Cut-Off Machines

Apr 5, 2024                                     

CSDS Proposal

UL 61010-2-202 Ed. 1

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 2-202: Particular Requirements for Electrically Operated Valve Actuators

Apr 12, 2024                                    

Red Line / Revision

ULC 199 Ed. 13

Automatic Sprinklers for Fire-protection Service

Apr 4, 2024                              

CSDS Proposal

ULC 304 Ed. 3

Signal Receiving Centre And Premise Burglar Alarm Control Units
Postes de contrôle d'alarme antivol de la centrale de réception d'alarme et du local

Apr 5, 2024                                    

Standard

ULC 515 Ed. 4

Automobile Fire Fighting Apparatus
Engins automobiles de lutte contre l'incendie

Apr 3, 2024                              

Standard                                

CSDS Proposal

ULC 529 Ed. 5

Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems
Détecteurs de Fumée des Réseaux Avertisseurs D'incendie

Apr 12, 2024

 Revision

ULC 655

Standard for Aboveground Protected Tank Assemblies for Flammable and Combustable Liquids
Norme sur les ensembles réservoirs protégés hors sol pour les liquides inflammables et combustibles

Apr 2, 2024                             

CSDS Proposal

ULC 1001

Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Essais intégrés de systèmes de protection incendie et de sécurité des personnes

Apr 5, 2024

 

2024-03-08
Location: Newsletter
Description:

UL Featured Standards

https://www.shopulstandards.com/

UL 1861

Outline of Investigation for Power-Operated Chemical Pumps and Compressors

Outline| Edition 8| February 20, 2024| Last Revised: February 20, 2024

UL 1971

Standard for Signaling Devices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Red Line| Edition 3| February 15, 2024| Last Revised: February 15, 2024

 

UL 1812

Standard for Ducted Heat Recovery Ventilators

CSDS Proposal| Edition 4| February 23, 2024| Last Revised: February 23, 2024

 

UL 2225

Cables and Cable-Fittings For Use In Hazardous (Classified) Locations

Standard| Edition 5| February 15, 2024| Last Revised: February 15, 2024

 

UL 2238

Standard for Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution

CSDS Proposal| Edition 3| February 09, 2024| Last Revised: February 09, 2024

 

UL 2272

ANSI/CAN/UL Standard for Electrical Systems for Personal E-Mobility Devices / Systèmes électriques pour les appareils de mobilité personnelle

CSDS Proposal| Edition 1| February 23, 2024| Last Revised: February 22, 2024

 

UL 2278

Outline of Investigation for Megawatt Charging Configured Electric Vehicle Couplers

Outline| Edition 2| February 21, 2024| Last Revised: February 21, 2024

 

UL 8750

Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products

CSDS Proposal| Edition 2| February 23, 2024| Last Revised: February 27, 2024

 

UL 60034- 1

Standard for Rotating Electrical Machines - Part 1: Rating and Performance

Standard| Edition 3| February 09, 2024| Last Revised: February 09, 2024

 

UL 60691

Standard for Thermal-Links - Requirements and Application Guide

CSDS Proposal| Edition 4| February 21, 2024| Last Revised: February 21, 2024

 

UL 60730- 2-6

Standard for Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use; Part 2: Particular Requirements for Automatic Electrical Pressure Sensing Controls Including Mechanical Requirements

CSDS Proposal| Edition 3| February 23, 2024| Last Revised: February 23, 2024

 

UL 60730- 2-13

Standard for Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use; Part 2: Particular Requirements for Humidity Sensing Controls

Red Line| Edition 3| February 23, 2024| Last Revised: February 23, 2024

 

UL 60730- 2-15

Standard for Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use; Part 2: Particular Requirements for Automatic Electrical Air Flow, Water Flow and Water Level Sensing Controls

CSDS Proposal| Edition 3| February 21, 2024| Last Revised: February 21, 2024

 

UL 60745 -2-9

Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-9: Particular Requirements for Tappers

CSDS Proposal| Edition 2| February 02, 2024| Last Revised: February 02, 2024

 

UL 60947- 5-5

Standard for Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 5-5: Control circuit devices and switching elements - Electrical emergency stop device with mechanical latching function

Red Line| Edition 1| January 31, 2024| Last Revised: January 31, 2024

 

UL 61010- 2-011

Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 2-011: Particular Requirements for Refrigerating Equipment

Red Line| Edition 2| February 02, 2024| Last Revised: February 02, 2024

 

UL 62841- 4-3

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-3: Particular Requirements For Pedestrian Controlled Walk-Behind Lawnmowers

Red Line| Edition 1| January 31, 2024| Last Revised: January 31, 2024

 

UL 62841- 4-4

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-4: Particular Requirements For Lawn Trimmers, Lawn Edge Trimmers, Grass Trimmers, Brush Cutters And Brush Saws

CSDS Proposal| Edition 1| February 16, 2024| Last Revised: February 16, 2024

 

 

2024-02-28
Location: Newsletter
Description:

UL Featured Standards

https://www.shopulstandards.com/

UL 5B

Standard for Strut-Type Channel Raceways and Fittings

Red Line| Edition 2| January 30, 2024| Last Revised: January 30, 2024

UL 19

Standard for Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies

Red Line| Edition 14| February 02, 2024| Last Revised: February 02, 2024

UL 38

Standard for Manual Signaling Boxes for Fire Alarm Systems

Red Line| Edition 8| February 12, 2024| Last Revised: February 12, 2024

UL 50E

Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Environmental Considerations

CSDS Proposal| Edition 3| February 09, 2024| Last Revised: February 09, 2024

UL 73

Standard for Motor-Operated Appliances

CSDS Proposal| Edition 10| February 13, 2024| Last Revised: February 13, 2024

UL 153

Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires

CSDS Proposal| Edition 13| February 16, 2024| Last Revised: February 16, 2024

UL 248-2

Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 2: Class C Fuses

CSDS Proposal| Edition 2| February 02, 2024| Last Revised: February 01, 2024

UL 248-3

Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 3: Class CA and CB Fuses

CSDS Proposal| Edition 2| February 02, 2024| Last Revised: February 01, 2024

UL 248-4

Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 4: Class CC Fuses

CSDS Proposal| Edition 2| February 02, 2024| Last Revised: February 01, 2024

UL 300

Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment / Norme sur la mise à l'essai de systèmes d'extinction d'incendie conçus pour la protection d'équipement discussion commercial

CSDS Proposal| Edition 4| January 19, 2024| Last Revised: January 18, 2024

UL 325

Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems / Dispositifs d'ouverture et systèmes de porte, de tenture, de barrière, de persienne et de fenêtre

CSDS Proposal| Edition 7| February 23, 2024| Last Revised: February 23, 2024

UL 414

Standard for Meter Sockets

CSDS Proposal| Edition 9| January 19, 2024| Last Revised: January 17, 2024

UL 486E

Equipment Wiring Terminals for Use with Aluminum and/or Copper Conductors

Standard| Edition 6| January 31, 2024| Last Revised: January 31, 2024

UL 498

Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles

CSDS Proposal| Edition 16| February 23, 2024| Last Revised: February 23, 2024

UL 507

Standard for Electric Fans

CSDS Proposal| Edition 10| February 02, 2024| Last Revised: February 02, 2024

UL 515A

Outline of Investigation for Electrical Resistance Trace Heating and Associated Controls for Use in Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems

Outline| Edition 3| January 22, 2024| Last Revised: January 22, 2024

UL 521

Standard for Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

CSDS Proposal| Edition 7| January 19, 2024| Last Revised: January 18, 2024

UL 705

Standard for Power Ventilators

CSDS Proposal| Edition 7| February 09, 2024| Last Revised: February 09, 2024

UL 746A

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Short Term Property Evaluations

Red Line| Edition 6| January 26, 2024| Last Revised: January 26, 2024

UL 746B

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Long Term Property Evaluations

Red Line| Edition 5| February 02, 2024| Last Revised: February 02, 2024

UL 746C

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations

CSDS Proposal| Edition 7| February 08, 2024| Last Revised: February 08, 2024

UL 751

Standard for Vending Machines

CSDS Proposal| Edition 9| February 23, 2024| Last Revised: February 23, 2024

UL 758

Standard for Appliance Wiring Material

CSDS Proposal| Edition 3| February 13, 2024| Last Revised: February 13, 2024

UL 935

Standard for Fluorescent-Lamp Ballasts

Red Line| Edition 10| February 23, 2024| Last Revised: February 23, 2024

UL 959

Standard for Medium Heat Appliance Factory-Built Chimneys

CSDS Proposal| Edition 9| February 16, 2024| Last Revised: February 16, 2024

UL 991

Standard for Tests for Safety-Related Controls Employing Solid-State Devices

CSDS Proposal| Edition 3| February 16, 2024| Last Revised: February 16, 2024

UL 1008M

Transfer Switch Equipment, Meter Mounted

CSDS Proposal| Edition 1| February 16, 2024| Last Revised: February 15, 2024

UL 1030

Standard for Sheathed Heating Elements

CSDS Proposal| Edition 8| February 02, 2024| Last Revised: February 02, 2024

UL 1069

Standard for Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment

Standard| Edition 8| February 08, 2024| Last Revised: February 08, 2024

UL 1203

Explosion Proof and Dust-Ignition Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations

CSDS Proposal| Edition 6| February 02, 2024| Last Revised: January 29, 2024

UL 1278

Standard for Movable and Wall- or Ceiling-Hung Electric Room Heaters

CSDS Proposal| Edition 4| February 02, 2024| Last Revised: February 02, 2024

UL 1283

Standard for Electromagnetic Interference Filters

Red Line| Edition 7| February 22, 2024| Last Revised: February 22, 2024

UL 1286

Office Furnishing Systems

CSDS Proposal| Edition 6| February 23, 2024| Last Revised: February 23, 2024

UL 1399

Outline of Investigation for Leakage Current Measurement Devices for Use in Marina Applications

Outline| Edition 1| January 22, 2024| Last Revised: January 22, 2024

UL 1574

Standard for Track Lighting Systems

CSDS Proposal| Edition 3| February 23, 2024| Last Revised: February 23, 2024

UL 1598

Luminaires

Red Line| Edition 5| January 31, 2024| Last Revised: January 31, 2024

UL 1699B

Photovoltaic (PV) DC Arc-Fault Circuit Protection

CSDS Proposal| Edition 1| February 09, 2024| Last Revised: January 29, 2024

UL 1812

Standard for Ducted Heat Recovery Ventilators

CSDS Proposal| Edition 4| February 23, 2024| Last Revised: February 23, 2024

 

 

 

2024-01-17
Location: Newsletter
Description:

Featured Standards

https://www.shopulstandards.com/

Recently Published

First Edition

December 21, 2023

UL 62841-4-7

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-7: Particular Requirements for Pedestrian Controlled Walk-Behind Lawn Scarifiers and Aerators

Revision

December 19, 2023

UL 448C

Stationary, Rotary-Type, Positive-Displacement Pumps for Fire-Protection Service

Revision

December 19, 2023

UL 510A

Component Tapes

Revision

December 18, 2023

UL 879

Electric Sign Components

Revision

December 18, 2023

UL 48

Electric Signs

First Edition

December 12, 2023

UL 746D

Polymeric Materials - Fabricated Parts

New Edition

December 7, 2023

UL 62093

Photovoltaic System Power Conversion Equipment - Design Qualification and Type Approval

Revision

December 5, 2023

UL 1486

Evaluation of Sustainable Polymeric Materials for Use in Electrical Equipment

Revision

November 30, 2023

UL 746C

Polymeric Materials - Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations

New Edition

November 30, 2023

UL 486D

Sealed Wire Connector Systems

first Edition

November 30, 2023

UL 62841-4-5

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-5: Particular Requirements for Grass Shears

New Edition

November 30, 2023

UL 104

Elevator Door Locking Devices and Door or Gate Closed Detection Means

New Edition

|November 30, 2023

UL 310

Electrical Quick-Connect Terminals

New Edition

November 30, 2023

UL 486D

Sealed Wire Connector Systems

 

COMING SOON

New Edition

UL 4248-6

Fuseholders - Part 6: Class H

New Edition

UL 4248-8

Fuseholders - Part 8: Class J

New Edition

UL 504

UL LLC Outline of Investigation for Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable

Revision

UL 773A

Standard for Nonindustrial Photoelectric Switches for Lighting Control

Revision

UL 1786

Direct Plug-In Nightlights

Revision

UL 1812

Ducted Heat Recovery Ventilators

Revision

UL 962

Household and Commercial Furnishings

Revision

UL 360

Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit

Revision

UL 746B

Polymeric Materials - Long Term Property Evaluations

Revision

UL 62841-4-3

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-3: Particular Requirements for Pedestrian Controlled Walk-Behind Lawnmowers

Revision

UL 330

ANSI/CAN/UL Standard for Hose and Hose Assemblies for Dispensing Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Revision

UL 414

Meter Sockets

Revision

UL 498

Attachment Plugs and Receptacles

Revision

UL 514B

Standard for Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings

Revision

UL 1564

Industrial Battery Chargers

Revision

UL 61010-2-011

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 011: Particular Requirements for Refrigerating Equipment

First Edition

UL 3300

Service, Communication, Information, Entertainment and Education Robots, General Requirements

Revision

UL 1286

Office Furnishing Systems

Revision

UL 1739

Standard for Pilot-Operated Pressure-Control Valves for Fire-Protection Service

Revision

UL 38

Manual Signaling Boxes for Fire Alarm Systems

Revision

UL 6142

Small Wind Turbine Systems

New Edition

UL 2034

Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms

 

2023-12-20
Location: Newsletter
Description:

https://www.shopulstandards.com/

New Edition

|December 8, 2023

UL 746D

Polymeric Materials - Fabricated Parts

|December 7, 2023

New Edition

UL 62093

Photovoltaic System Power Conversion Equipment - Design Qualification and Type Approval

Revision

|December 5, 2023

UL 746S

Evaluation of Sustainable Polymeric Materials for Use in Electrical Equipment

Revision

|November 30, 2023

UL 746C

Polymeric Materials - Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations

Revision

|November 30, 2023

New Edition

|November 30, 2023

UL 486D

First Edition

|November 30, 2023

UL 62841-4-5

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-5: Particular Requirements for Grass Shears

New Edition

|November 30, 2023

New Edition

|November 30, 2023

UL 104

Elevator Door Locking Devices and Door or Gate Closed Detection Means

UL 310

Electrical Quick-Connect Terminals

COMING SOON

UL 50

Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations

UL 2238

Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution

Revision

December 15, 2015

UL 414

Meter Sockets

Revision

December 15, 2023

UL 498

Attachment Plugs and Receptacles

Revision

December 15, 2023

UL 514B

Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings

Revision

December 15, 2023

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2023-10-17
Location: Newsletter
Description:

UL Featured Standards

10/17/2023

Recently Published

UL 62817 Photovoltaic Systems - Design Qualification of Solar Trackers

First Edition

UL 1486 Quick Opening Devices for Dry Pipe Valves for Fire Protection Service

New Edition

UL 60335-2-3 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular Requirements for Electric Irons

New Edition

UL 2238 Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution

Revision

UL 8800 Horticultural Lighting Equipment And Systems

Revision

UL 2043 Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces

New Edition

UL/ULC 2271 Batteries for Use In Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) Applications

New Edition

Coming Soon

UL 48 Electrical Signs

Revision Pages

UL 101 Leakage Current for Utilization Equipment

Revision Pages

UL 310 Electrical Quick-Connect Terminals

Revision Pages

UL 498 Attachment Plugs and Receptacles

Revision Pages

ULC 704.1 Thermal Insulation, Polyurethane and Polyisocyanurate, Boards, Faced

Revision Pages

 

 

2023-08-30
Description:

Featured Standards

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Recently Published

UL 2034

Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Revision

UL 1479

Fire Tests of Penetration Firestops

Revision

UL 498F

Plugs, Socket-Outlets and Couplers with Arcuate (Locking Type) Contacts

Revision

UL 810

Capacitors

Revision

UL 867

Electrostatic Air Cleaners

Revision

UL 1740

Robots and Robotic Equipment

Revision

UL 2238

Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution

Revision

UL 2237

Multi-Point Interconnection Power Cable Assemblies for Industrial Machinery

Revision

UL 2930

Cord-and-Plug-Connected Health Care Facility Outlet Assemblies

First Edition

UL 2388

Flexible Lighting Products

Revision

UL 1063

Machine-Tool Wires and Cables

New Edition

UL 858

Household Electric Ranges

Revision

UL 9990

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Power Cables

First Edition

UL 4248-14

Fuseholders - Part 14: Supplemental Fuseholders

First Edition

UL 199

Automatic Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service

Revision

UL 1322

Fabricated Scaffold Planks and Stages

Revision

UL 486A-486B

Wire Connectors

Revision

UL 2442

Wall and Ceiling-Mounts and Accessories

Revision

UL 2703

Mounting Systems, Mounting Devices, Clamping/Retention Devices, and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels

Revision

UL 486D

Polymeric Materials - Fabricated Parts

Revision

UL 399

Drinking Water Coolers

Revision

UL 1573

Stage and Studio Luminaires and Connector Strips

Revision

Coming Soon

UL 1008M

Transfer Switch Equipment, Meter-Mounted

First Edition

 

UL 4200A

UL Standard for Safety for Products Incorporating Button or Coin Cell Batteries of Lithium Technologies

Revision Pages

 

ULC 704.1

Thermal Insulation, Polyurethane and Polyisocyanurate, Boards, Faced

Revision Pages

 

UL 746S

Evaluation of Sustainable Polymeric Materials for use in Electrical Equipment

First Edition

 

UL 2034

Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms

New Edition

 

UL 62817

Photovoltaic Systems – Design Qualification of Solar Trackers

First Edition

 

2023-07-20
Description:

IEC 62368-1:2023 (Edition 4) Certification Impact Analysis by UL Solutions

IEC 62368-1:2023 was published in May 2023 in its Edition 4.  As has been the tradition for over 20 years (since UL 60950 Ed 3 in year 2000), UL Solutions has authored a Certification Impact Analysis for IEC 62368-1:2023 (Ed 4), which now is available for download @ https://www.ul.com/services/iec-62368-1-testing-certification . Its currently 46 pages and it will be further refined over time, plus updated when EN 62368-1 is published in Europe and the binational CSA UL 62368-1 is published in CAN and US.  Like in the past this Analysis is being made available to Industry as a complimentary download in our UL Solutions’ 62368 knowledge / thought leadership role.

Also, all the latest 62368 news always is available in our UL Solutions LinkedIn Safety Science / HBSE / 62368 Group, now with over 5300 Members, including many members from PSMA member companies.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4078620/

 

 

2021-03-16
Description:

The Code Authority Newsletter

We're pleased to announce a new quarterly issue of The Code Authority newsletter aimed to help you stay up-to-date with the ever-changing compliance landscape. Please click here to view this issue’s articles on news and trends that we've handpicked for you.

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2021-03-10
Description:

UL 2524 brings new safety and reliability requirements to ERCES

Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 1:00 PM (EST)

In fire incident investigation reports, communication problems are often cited as a contributing factor in first responder line of duty death and injury. Emergency first responders use portable radios, known as land mobile radios or LMRs, as a critical communication tool to help ensure effective fireground command and control, to establish personnel accountability and to improve firefighter safety when operating within buildings during a fire or other emergency.

Emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES) in accordance with UL 2524 certification helps ensure the safety, reliability, performance and operation of ERCES as required by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1221 and the adopted fire code.

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Understand the difference between UL 60950 and UL 2524 and the additional reliability requirements needed for first responder communication within buildings.

 

2021-03-10
Description:

Transitioning from UL 60950 to UL 2524

UL 2524 brings new safety and reliability requirements to ERCES

Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 1:00 PM (EST)

In fire incident investigation reports, communication problems are often cited as a contributing factor in first responder line of duty death and injury. Emergency first responders use portable radios, known as land mobile radios or LMRs, as a critical communication tool to help ensure effective fireground command and control, to establish personnel accountability and to improve firefighter safety when operating within buildings during a fire or other emergency.

Emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES) in accordance with UL 2524 certification helps ensure the safety, reliability, performance and operation of ERCES as required by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1221 and the adopted fire code.

    Register today     

Understand the difference between UL 60950 and UL 2524 and the additional reliability requirements needed for first responder communication within buildings.

2021-03-05
Description:

Join UL for Transitioning from UL 60950 to UL 2524

UL 2524 brings new safety and reliability requirements to ERCES

Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 1:00 PM (EST)

In fire incident investigation reports, communication problems are often cited as a contributing factor in first responder line of duty death and injury. Emergency first responders use portable radios, known as land mobile radios or LMRs, as a critical communication tool to help ensure effective fireground command and control, to establish personnel accountability and to improve firefighter safety when operating within buildings during a fire or other emergency.

Emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES) in accordance with UL 2524 certification helps ensure the safety, reliability, performance and operation of ERCES as required by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1221 and the adopted fire code.

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Join UL for

Transitioning from UL 60950 to UL 2524

UL 2524 brings new safety and reliability requirements to ERCES

Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 1:00 PM (EST)

In fire incident investigation reports, communication problems are often cited as a contributing factor in first responder line of duty death and injury. Emergency first responders use portable radios, known as land mobile radios or LMRs, as a critical communication tool to help ensure effective fireground command and control, to establish personnel accountability and to improve firefighter safety when operating within buildings during a fire or other emergency.

Emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES) in accordance with UL 2524 certification helps ensure the safety, reliability, performance and operation of ERCES as required by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1221 and the adopted fire code.

    Register today     

Join UL for

Transitioning from UL 60950 to UL 2524

UL 2524 brings new safety and reliability requirements to ERCES

Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 1:00 PM (EST)

In fire incident investigation reports, communication problems are often cited as a contributing factor in first responder line of duty death and injury. Emergency first responders use portable radios, known as land mobile radios or LMRs, as a critical communication tool to help ensure effective fireground command and control, to establish personnel accountability and to improve firefighter safety when operating within buildings during a fire or other emergency.

Emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES) in accordance with UL 2524 certification helps ensure the safety, reliability, performance and operation of ERCES as required by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1221 and the adopted fire code.

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UL 2524 brings new safety and reliability requirements to ERCES

Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 1:00 PM (EST)

In fire incident investigation reports, communication problems are often cited as a contributing factor in first responder line of duty death and injury. Emergency first responders use portable radios, known as land mobile radios or LMRs, as a critical communication tool to help ensure effective fireground command and control, to establish personnel accountability and to improve firefighter safety when operating within buildings during a fire or other emergency.

Emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES) in accordance with UL 2524 certification helps ensure the safety, reliability, performance and operation of ERCES as required by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1221 and the adopted fire code.

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2020-12-16
Location: Webinar
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Emergency Communication Systems: UL 2524 Certification and Compliance for Code Authorities

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 | 12:30 p.m. EST / 11:30 a.m. CST / 9:30 a.m. PST

In fire incident investigation reports, communication problems are often cited as a contributing factor in first responder line of duty death and injury. Emergency first responders use portable radios, known as land mobile radios or LMRs, as a critical communication tool to help ensure effective fireground command and control, to establish personnel accountability, and to improve firefighter safety when operating within buildings during a fire or other emergency. Emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES) are required by model fire codes for new buildings; the design, installation, testing and maintenance are covered by NFPA 1221 and with the adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) and NFPA 1 Fire Code, ERCES are required to be listed in accordance with UL 2524, the Standard for in-building emergency responder communication enhancement system.

Join us for this free webinar, geared towards local code authorities, where we will discuss:

  • An overview of model code requirements for ERCES
  • The safety and performance requirements of UL 2524 to help ensure ERCES are safe and meet the required functionality
  • The features and benefits of UL Enhanced Certification Marks
  • Certified versus Listed on labels and marks

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UL

Larry Shudak, principal engineer
Bruce Johnson, regulatory services regional manager

Special guest speaker from Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.

Dennis J. Burns, director of public safety

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2020-12-15
Description:

In fire incident investigation reports, communication problems are often cited as a contributing factor in first responder line of duty death and injury. Emergency first responders use portable radios, known as land mobile radios or LMRs, as a critical communication tool to help ensure effective fireground command and control, to establish personnel accountability, and to improve firefighter safety when operating within buildings during a fire or other emergency. Emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES) are required by model fire codes for new buildings; the design, installation, testing and maintenance are covered by NFPA 1221 and with the adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) and NFPA 1 Fire Code, ERCES are required to be listed in accordance with UL 2524, the Standard for in-building emergency responder communication enhancement system.

Join us for this free webinar, geared towards local code authorities, where we will discuss:

  • An overview of model code requirements for ERCES
  • The safety and performance requirements of UL 2524 to help ensure ERCES are safe and meet the required functionality
  • The features and benefits of UL Enhanced Certification Marks
  • Certified versus Listed on labels and marks

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UL

Larry Shudak, principal engineer
Bruce Johnson, regulatory services regional manager

Special guest speaker from Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.

Dennis J. Burns, director of public safety

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2020-11-04
Location: Illinois
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UL, a leading global safety science company, announced today the launch of a free online database recognizing manufacturers who have completed testing under the ANSI/CAN/UL 9540A Standard for Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The database allows manufacturers that have had their cell, module, unit or installation evaluated for thermal runaway fire propagation by UL to share the data in three ways: the model number with contact information to obtain more test details, the UL 9540A report summary or the full test report.

Using UL’s web-based Product iQ™ platform, the UL 9540A test database allows engineers, utilities, developers, code authorities, insurers and other professionals to verify that a manufacturer’s product addresses the key issues identified by building and fire codes such as BESS installation, ventilation requirements, fire protection, and fire service strategy and tactics.

“As a test method, UL 9540A testing does not provide a certification, UL Mark, or pass/fail results,” said Maurice Johnson, business development engineer with UL’s Energy Systems and e-Mobility group. “The information from UL 9540A testing supports important safety decisions about how the BESS will be installed and used. The best way for manufacturers to share that their energy storage battery products have been tested for thermal runaway is to list them in the UL 9540A test database.”

The UL 9540A Test Method is referenced within UL 9540, the American and Canadian National Standard for Safety for Energy Storage Systems and Equipment, the International Code Council (ICC) International Fire Code (IFC), National Fire Protection Association NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, as well as a wide variety of local, state and international building and fire codes. The Test Method is intended to bring clarity about the fire safety performance of a BESS if thermal runaway were to occur in the life of the system. Since publication of the first edition in 2017, UL has worked with fire protection and battery experts, original equipment manufacturers, code authorities and other key stakeholders to enhance the test methods of UL 9540A as the established protocol for evaluating thermal runaway fire propagation in BESS in accordance with the relevant codes.

UL customer Natron Energy CEO Colin Wessells said: “Our customers require the safest batteries to power their critical database and telecom infrastructure. Natron has perfected a sodium-ion battery to pass UL’s rigorous UL 9540A fire testing. Now, we're proud to be the first battery cell company to publicly disclose our full testing results on the UL 9540A database.”

"At Enphase, product safety is paramount and the new UL 9540A Standard is critical to ensuring accountability across the storage industry,” said Raghu Belur, co-founder and chief products officer at Enphase Energy. “We are proud of our long-standing relationship with UL and appreciate the collaboration to establish standards for evaluating the safety of battery energy storage systems.”

“The UL 9540A Test Method provides critical information on battery safety that end users and authorities having jurisdiction can depend on when planning and executing energy storage deployments,” Tim Hysell, ZincFive CEO and co-founder said. “The UL 9540A Test Method includes cell level testing for qualified batteries that can be tested at the electrochemical level without additional safety controls. The fundamental safety of batteries that do not exhibit thermal runaway at the cell level is vital knowledge for the energy storage community.”

To access UL’s 9540A testing database, visit www.UL.com/ul9540a-database. To join the UL 9540A database, download the manufacturer’s authorization form here.

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2020-07-28
Location: Webinar
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UL WEBINAR - The Adoption of IEC 62368-1 3rd Edition & IEC 62368-3 (Jul 28, 2020).

Less than 6 months left until IEC 62368-1 -based standards will replace IEC 60065 and IEC 60950-1 -based standards in EU, NA and elsewhere.

We welcome you to join UL experts to gain insight and the latest updates.

https://www.ul.com/events/adoption-iec-62368-1-3rd-edition-and-iec-62368-3

2020-07-06
Location: Newsletter
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  • Attached is the new update / infosheet that was available via download at the site I referenced - https://www.ul.com/offerings/62368-1-hazard-based-safety-standard .
  • Also at the site is a link to the 62368-1 UL Toolkit, where for $795 you get access to (a) the UL Transition Guide on IEC 62368-1 Third Edition (approx. 80 pages) – Updated (March 2020), and (b) a downloadable copy of the latest UL 62368-1 standard (Edition No. 3).  However, it’s for a single user and is not a site license.  Note, if you don’t want or need a copy of the Guide & Standard, the other 62368 UL Papers (below) in the Toolkit are freely available via registration / download (free, but you need to register).   https://62368-ul-solutions.com/register.html

o   CSA / UL / IEC 62368-1 Ed. No. 3 Certification Impact Analysis (52 pages) – Updated (March 2020).

o   Use of AV/ICT Components certified to legacy (EN 60065 and EN 60950-1) standards in AV/ICT Equipment intended for EU Market Access after 2020-12-20 – New (April 2020)

o   Perspective: Movement toward an IEC 62368-1:2018-based standard in Europe – Update! – Updated (March 2020).

o   IEC 60950-22 to 62368-1 and IEC 60950-23 to 62368-1 Roadmaps – Updated (June 2020).

o   IEC 62368-3 Backgrounder & Update! – Updated (April 2020).

o   Impact Analyses on the 2020 Editions of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 75 (ITE / Data Centers) – New (May 2020).

 

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2020-05-02
Location: Newsletter
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In recent years, installation codes and standards have been updated to address modern energy storage applications which often use new energy storage technologies.

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We are honored to announce that Bruce Johnson, Editor of The Code Authority newsletter, has been invited to join the William Henry Merrill Society under the title “Distinguished Member of Technical Staff” Class of 2020. Bruce is being honored for his technical excellence and overall contribution to UL’s public safety mission. Congratulations Bruce, on this well-deserved recognition.

2019-12-10
Location: Newsletter
Description:

UL Extends Effective Date for Smoke Alarm and Smoke Detector Manufacturers

UL announced via a customer bulletin that the effective dates for ANSI/UL 217, Smoke Alarms, 8th Ed. and ANSI/UL 268, Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 7th Ed. have been extended to June 30, 2021.

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2019-10-02
Location: Article
Description:

UL 4600 Draft Puts Safety Onus on AV Hopefuls

By Junko Yoshida, 10.02.19

The hype cycle of autonomous vehicles (AVs) might have already passed the peak of inflated expectations. The next step for AV vendors is to level with the public, to acknowledge that there's a critical question that still lacks an answer: How safe is safe enough?

Not coincidentally, Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) has just released its draft of UL 4600 — the first comprehensive safety standard for autonomous products.

UL 4600 isn’t your grandfather’s rulebook. Anyone looking for technical specifications to quickly build a safe AV, will be barking up the wrong tree. UL 4600 isn’t that.

This standard lists no specifications, stipulates no hardware or software (no mandates for types of sensors, SoCs or embedded software), and provides no prescribed guidance as to the proper development process. Instead, UL 4600 offers a guide to “build the safety case” for your AV.

In short, other existing safety standards prescribe “how to do safety” by following step 1, step 2 and step 3. UL 4600, in contrast, is about “how you’ve done it [safety] enough,” explained Phil Koopman, CTO of Edge Case Research, and a professor at Carnegie Mellon University.

Asked about the basic design principles of the UL standard, Koopman, one of UL 4600’s authors, told us, “If you can't say what it means to be safe, and you can't explain why you think the system is actually safe, then probably your system is not safe.” A safety case is “an important piece of designing safe systems,” he noted.


Why another safety standard is needed
As Koopman noted, “Self-driving cars will change how we'll have to do safety compared to human-driven vehicles in some fundamental ways.” He stressed, “It should be no surprise if our approach to safety standards changes as well. But it's important not to forget the hard-won lessons and engineering approaches we already use.”

UL 4600 makes it very clear that it’s not the only safety standard AV designers need.  “You also need good engineering methods such as those discussed in other standards [including IEC 61508, ISO 26262 and ISO/PAS 21448 (SOTIF)],” said Koopman. “I expect developers will use both conventional standards such as ISO 26262 together with UL 4600.”

UL 4600 markedly differs from other safety standards in that it focuses on full autonomy, without human assistance.

 

For example, existing safety standards are designed for vehicles that ultimately have a human driver responsible for safe operation. In contrast, UL 4600 deals with full autonomy head-on. The draft standard explains, “complete removal of humans from performing aspects (including supervision) of autonomous item operation brings with it numerous additional concerns.” UL 4600 addresses these “additional concerns.”

 

2019-09-13
Location: Newsletter
Description:

Improve Building Safety with Certification of Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement

Emergency first responders use portable radios as a critical communication tool for fireground command and control. Learn about available technologies and code requirements for each.

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2020 NEC Addresses Energy Storage System Safety – What Code Officials Need to Know

National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 706 covering energy storage systems was initially limited to permanently installed energy storage systems. 2020 NEC Article 706 will expand in scope to include significant new requirements.

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Pollution Control Units for Commercial Cooking Systems: Then and Now

Pollution control units are often required for commercial cooking hoods to reduce harmful emissions. Learn about the basic code requirements.

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Reconditioned Electrical Equipment, a 2020 NEC Guide

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Cooling Towers: Preventing Legionnaires Disease and Mitigating Risk

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2019-03-28
Location: Article
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The Complex Quest to Write a Robocar Driving Test

Self-driving cars are patrolling our roads, and it's about time someone made a proper engineering standard that they can be held to.

Self-driving cars are here,” Dmitri Dolgov told the audience at MIT Technology Review’s EmTech Digital event this week. “It's not a matter of when or if. It’s a matter of how fast we can grow and how fast we can scale this technology in a responsible manner.”

Waymo’s CTO is right: The outfit that started off as Google’s self-driving car project is running a limited robotaxi service in the Phoenix metro area. (The company still uses safety drivers, so the cars aren’t yet totally driverless. Dolgov also told the audience that the company has tech yet to crack.) And it’s not alone. GM Cruise plans to launch a service this year. Uber is testing in Pittsburgh. Lyft and Aptiv have a limited self-driving service in Las Vegas. Nuro’s delivery bots are hauling groceries around Texas and Arizona. May Mobility is running robo-shuttles in Detroit.

So for the public sharing the roads with these things, a few long lurking questions are now more pressing than ever: How do we know these things are safe? The companies say they are, but how can they prove it to us?

One thing is for sure: The way we certify human drivers ain’t going to cut it. Just because software can pull off a three-point turn once doesn’t mean it will be able to do it every time, in variable conditions. Or that the people who built it even know why it worked. Algorithms are black boxes; developers can see whether a computer is doing something right, but they can’t necessarily tell if the computer understands why it’s right. If something goes wrong with self-driving software, though, researchers are going to need to understand how it works—so they can fix it.

A different sort of test, then, is in order. One made not for people, but for machines. That’s why some people in the self-driving space are talking about setting a new kind of standard.

The WIRED Guide to Self-Driving Cars

For decades, engineers who build anything, including software, have used standards to verify the quality of their work. Whether those standards are voluntary or government mandated, they’re less rules for what to do than processes for making sure that what you do works. Underwriters Laboratory, based in Illinois, writes standards and certifies that companies are following them for just about any product you can think of: outdoor furniture, horticultural lighting and grow systems, armored cables, robotic equipment, factory-built fireplaces, tin-clad fire doors. Check your favorite American electronic product or appliance and chances are you’ll find a safety certification stamp from Underwriters or a similar organization. (If you don’t, maybe rethink your choice.) Another group called the International Organization of Standards came out with a new standard called ISO 26262 eight years ago, which outlines safety in electrical or electronic car systems.

But no one has made this kind of standard, this variety of test, for a self-driving car. Underwriters Laboratories and a safety software company called Edge Case Research would like to change that, and quickly. They have a plan to bring together all sorts of players in this budding industry to do what others have done for automotive software and those tin-clad fire doors. The groups plan to write a new safety standard for autonomous products called—and this just rolls off the tongue—UL 4600.

Right now, UL 4600 is a draft, written by collaborators with backgrounds in standards writing and aviation and automotive software tech. To make the final version, they need to bring together a “supergroup” panel of advisers. They’d like to do that this spring.

“I have a balance of interests that I look for,” says Deborah Prince, the standards process manager for Underwriters Laboratories. She has put together many advisory panels for the standards that the company oversees. “I’m looking for my producers, I might have software people in there, insurance people, regulators. I want the right cross section.” For a self-driving software standard, that cross section might be made up of big developers like Waymo and Uber, small self-driving startups, independent researchers, car companies, and maybe even a few staffers from the Department of Transportation.

 (Waymo could not say whether it has been in conversation with UL about this safety standard, but Uber spokesperson Sarah Abboud said the company was aware of UL’s activity and is “interested in getting involved in any industry standard work that brings self-driving vehicles to market in a safe, responsible way.”)

Together, the groups want that advisory panel to come up with a standard that would force those building self-driving technology to explain how their cars can get through bloopers and accidents, even without a driver at the wheel. Tire blows out? No one’s going to grab the steering wheel. Vehicle catches on fire and the passenger is asleep in the back? No one’s there to wake them up and get them out. Developers would have to lay out precisely how their software works around those autonomy-specific problems.

“The standard says, 'This is a list of all the things that it means to do the right thing, and you have to explain to me how you're going to get it right,'” says Philip Koopman, a cofounder of Edge Case Research and an electrical and computer engineering professor at Carnegie Mellon University, who is helping to write the standard. “I don't really care how. But you're not allowed to blow it off.”

The standard has a ways to go, but its makers want the process to move quickly. If the group comes together this spring, it might update the draft standard by midyear and solicit public feedback. It could even publish a standard by the end of the 2019—warp speed for a process that usually takes years.

Then, though, would come the biggest challenge: getting companies to use the thing. Because a standard without adherents is like a church without congregants—kind of depressing and not very useful. One hurdle facing the group is that Underwriters isn’t yet strongly established in the automotive space. Also, many aren’t convinced it’s not better to just rejigger ISO’s 26262 standard for autonomous driving.

But the upside for this standard—or any safety standard, really—is that following it could mean a safer self-driving car. One that’s far better than a teen who just passed his first driving test—and can prove it.


 

Aarian Marshall writes about autonomous vehicles, transportation policy, urban planning, and everyone’s favorite topic: How to destroy traffic. (You can’t, really.) She’s an aspiring bike commuter and New Yorker going soft on San Francisco, where she’s based. Before WIRED, Marshall wrote for The Atlantic’s CityLab, GOOD, and Agri-Pulse, an agriculture... Read more

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2019-02-20
Location: Newsletter
Description:

Certified Antifreeze Solutions for Use in Fire Sprinkler Systems

Listed antifreeze for fire sprinkler systems is now an available option for installations in cold environments.

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2018-04-24
Description:

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakers and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered by the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

2018-03-10
Description:

UL 1310: March 2018  Replaced UL 1310 August 2011 (link will take you to Techstreet notification)

2018-01-31
Location: Canada
Description:

UL Hazard Based Safety Engineering (amp; the Hazard Based Standard, IEC 62368-1)

New UL Research Report: Electromagnetic Modeling of Virtual Humans to Determine Heart Current Factors

By Thomas Burke, PE

"In this research report, we detail some initial 3-D electromagnetic modeling using full human body geometry to understand the pathways for current...

2017-11-21
Location: Canada
Description:

ULC Standards has released the following Standard Bulletin; please see attached link for details.

http://canada.ul.com/2017-standards-bulletins

Les Normes ULC ont publié le Bulletin sur les normes suivantes; s'il vous plaît consulter le lien ci-joint pour plus de détails

http://canada.ul.com/fr/normesulc/standardsbulletins/bulletins-sur-les-normes-2017/

2017-05-31
Location: Northbrook, IL
Description:

The Code Authority newsletter helps code authorities,
designers and contractors achieve safe, sustainable code compliant
installations.

Stationary Storage Battery Systems: New technologies and new safety challenges

New energy storage systems (ESS) are making their way into local jurisdictions.  Code authorities need to understand them so they can protect occupants and emergency responders.

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Enhanced Architectural Services:  Solutions for fire-resistance design problems

UL now offers Enhanced Architectural Services (EAS) to help architects, engineers and contractors address difficult fire-resistance related problems in the built environment.

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UL Develops Safety Requirements for E-Cigarette Electrical Systems

UL recently published UL 8139, Outline of Investigation for Electrical Systems of Electronic Cigarettes. UL 8139 evaluates the safety of the electrical, heating, battery and charging systems of these devices.

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2016-04-29
Description:

ULC Standards has released the following Standards Bulletins; please see attached link for details.

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Application:
UL 840:2005 - Start year: : 2005
Description:

Insulation Coordination Including Clearances and Creepage Distances for Electrical Equipment

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover an alternate approach to specifying through air and over surface spacings for electrical equipment through the use of the principles of insulation coordination.

1.2 The complete principles of insulation coordination involve the consideration of the combination of clearances, creepage distances, and the properties of solid insulation used to constitute the insulation system. The empirical data gathered thus far has been used to develop the requirements for clearances and creepage distances as presented in this standard. The data needed to develop the evaluation procedure for solid insulation is still being gathered. When available, this evaluation procedure will be added to this standard and is not expected to affect the requirements for clearances and creepage distances.

1.3 These requirements may be used as an alternate to required spacing levels specified in end-product standards. The end product standard spacing requirements may be based on use and systems where overvoltages are not controlled, or if controlled, the level of control is unknown.

1.4 These alternate requirements are intended to be applied to a particular product category if the standard covering the product category specifically references UL 840 or any of the requirements therein.

1.5 Users of these requirements may need to specify the overvoltage levels and the methods of control which will be utilized, and establish the pollution degree to which the product insulation system will be expected to be subjected.

1.6 It is not intended that the test values in this standard be employed for production line testing. However, users of these requirements will need to establish a means to ensure that production controls applied to permit the spacing reduction remain in effect during the manufacture of the product. This could include sample testing or physical measurements or another equivalent means.

1.7 Users of these requirements will additionally need to ensure that influencing factors not addressed in this standard, such as mechanical movement, field placement of conductive material, and product damage, will not affect the system for insulation coordination. Examples are the deformation of the enclosure, movement of the fittings for conduit or armored cable, or the improper installation of field wiring. Clearances and creepage distances at those locations must be verified for compliance by physical measurement in accordance with Section 10, Measurement of Clearance and Creepage Distances.

Start Year / Status
Application:
UL 810:1995 - Start year: : 1995
Description:

Standard for Capacitors

Notes:

1.1 The requirements in Part i of this Standard apply to enclosed capacitors with integral protection intended to reduce the risk of rupture and venting of the capacitor enclosure under internal fault conditions. These requirements apply to capacitors with expansion type protection rated 5 kilovolts or less, and capacitors with segmented film type protection rated 2 kilovolts or less that are intended for use with appliances, lighting equipment, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, motors, and the like, that comply with the requirements for such appliances and equipment.

1.1 revised July 26, 2012

1.1.1 The requirements of Part i may also be used to evaluate the construction only of these types of capacitors with ratings greater than the values noted in 1.1 but no greater than 7.2 kilovolts. Capacitors employing polymeric enclosures or capacitors employing a partial metallic enclosure (i.e. remainder of enclosure such as the cap/cover which is not crimped to the case) that are not provided with internal protection and intended to be located in circuits not requiring fault current protection may be evaluated using only the construction requirements of Part i.

1.1.1 revised July 26, 2012

1.2 The requirements in Part ii of this standard apply to general-use power-factor-correction units consisting of one or more capacitors with or without protective fusing or overloads, with or without a switch or other disconnect device all within a protective enclosure; rated 600 volts maximum and intended for power-factor correction of circuits in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

The requirements of Part ii of this standard do not apply to power factor correction units containing automatic or other circuit monitoring/conditioning controls or automatic systems of multiple connected power factor correction units. Power factor correction units with these additional features shall be evaluated to the Standard for Industrial Control Panels, UL 508A as an industrial control panel.

1.2 revised effective May 21, 2012

1.2.1 A component capacitor used in a power factor correction unit as described in Part ii of this Standard has been evaluated for across-the-line applications in accordance with Part i of this Standard and has been evaluated for a minimum fault current rating of 10K AFC.

1.2.1 revised March 3, 2008

1.2.2 The requirements of Supplement sa apply to electrolytic capacitors for motor start or similar applications including dc circuits rated 600 V or less.

1.2.2 added March 3, 2008

1.3 A capacitor that complies with the requirements in Part i of this standard is intended to be mounted within an appliance or within equipment for which an acceptable outer enclosure is provided.

1.4 The requirements in Part i and Part ii do not apply to capacitors covered by the Standard for Across-the-Line, Antenna Coupling, and Line-by-Pass Capacitors for Radio- and Television-Type Appliances, UL 1414 .

1.5 Other types of capacitors may be investigated to establish compliance with these requirements, and with such additional test criteria as may be found necessary.

1.6 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

1.6 revised March 3, 2008

Start Year / Status
Application: Adjustable Speed AC Motor Drives
UL 508-2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Industrial Control Equipment

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control devices, and devices accessory thereto, for starting, stopping, regulating, controlling, or protecting electric motors. These requirements also cover industrial control devices or systems that store or process information and are provided with an output motor control function(s). This equipment is for use in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. These requirements do not include requirements for the evaluation of equipment intended for use in functional safety applications.

1.2 These requirements cover devices rated 1500 volts or less. Industrial control equipment covered by these requirements is intended for use in an ambient temperature of 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) unless specifically indicated for use in other conditions.

1.3 Examples of industrial control devices described in 1 are:

a) Manual, magnetic, and sSolid-state starters and controllers.

b) DeletedThermal, magnetic, and solid-state overload relays.

c) Pushbutton stations, including selector switches and pilot lights.

d) Control circuit switches and relays.

e) Float, flow, pressure, and vacuum-operated switches.

f) Resistors and rheostats.

g) Proximity switches.

h) Time-delay relays and switches.

i) Resistors and rheostats intended for industrial heating and lighting, including those for motor generator fields.

j) Control devices intended for industrial heating and lighting.

k) Solid-state time-delay relays.

l) Programmable controllers.

m) Numerical control systems.

n) Lighting dimmer systems and controls.

o) Mercury-tube switches.

p) DeletedDefinite purpose controllers.

q) Solid-state logic controllers.

r) Industrial microprocessor/computer systems.

s) Variable voltage autotransformer.

t) Motor starting autotransformer.

1.4 Industrial control panels are covered by the requirements in the Standard for Industrial Control Panels, UL 508A.

1.5 Fire pump controllers are covered by the requirements in the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.6 An adjustable-speed drive and accessories or modules for use with an adjustable-speed drive are covered by the Standard for Power Conversion Equipment, UL 508CAdjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems – Part 5-1: Safety Requirements – Electrical, Thermal, and Energy, UL 61800-5-1.

1.7 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations as defined by the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.8 Devices that regulate temperature and/or control refrigeration equipment are covered by the Standard for Temperature-Indicating and -Regulating Equipment, UL 873, and other applicable standards. Compliance with the Standard for Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use, Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60730-1, and/or the applicable Part 2 standard from the UL 60730 series fulfills these requirements.

1.9 Electrical instruments are covered by the Standard for Electrical Analog Instruments– Panel Board Types, UL 1437.

1.10 Products consisting of interlocked controllers and similar assemblies, intended to transfer power to a common load or output between multiple inputs or sources, are covered by the Standard for Transfer Switch Equipment, UL 1008.

1.11 Magnetic motor controllers, manual motor controllers, combination motor controllers, and overload relays are covered by the Standard for Safety for Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear – Part 4-1: Contactors and Motor-Starters – Electromechanical Contactors and Motor-Starters, UL 60947-4-1.

Start Year / Status
Application: Air Conditioning Equipment
UL 508A:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 600 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery.

Notes:

This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals . These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Industrial Control Panels  

Revision

Notes:

ANSI Approved: July 13, 2021

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakers and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered by the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Industrial Control Panels

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and where the ambient temperature does not exceedshall be between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F), maximum unless marked with an ambient temperature rating.

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakersovercurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered byshall be evaluated to the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200

1.25 Industrial control panels intended for control of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, inclined lifts, and associated equipment are evaluated to the requirements contained in ANSI/ASME A17.1, American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and ANSI/ASME A17.5, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment.

1.26 An assembly of overcurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits, provided as part of an industrial control panel, shall be evaluated to the Standard for Panelboards, UL 67.

Start Year / Status
Application: Appliance, Household
UL 2595:2015 - Start year: : 2015
Description:

General Requirements for Battery-Powered Appliances

Notes:

1 Scope

1.1 This standard applies to battery operated appliances. This standard applies to appliances incorporating detachable, integral and separable battery packs. The maximum rated voltage for appliances and battery packs is 75 V d.c.

1.2 This standard also applies to battery-powered appliances that are also operated and/or charged directly from the mains or a non-isolated source, including appliances provided with integral battery chargers. The additional considerations for these constructions are contained in Additional Requirements for Battery Operated Appliances with a Connection to Mains or a Non-isolated Source, Clause 22.

1.3 These requirements are structured so as to be used in conjunction with an end product standard. These requirements are not intended to provide comprehensive evaluation of a battery operated appliance independent of an end-product standard.

1.4 These requirements only address the potential risks unique to the utilization of a battery supply in a product. With the exception of appliances that also have a mains or non-isolated source, these requirements replace or modify the requirements associated with risk of fire and electric shock for mains powered versions of the appliance in the end product standard. See Indent A in Table d1.1.

1.5 Conditions of use of the product that are the basis for test and other evaluations in the standard are retained and applied, as far as practicable, to these products employing a battery supply.

1.6 Battery operated appliances not able to be connected to mains connected power covered by this standard are not considered to be grounded (class l) or double-insulated (class II), appliances and therefore are not required to have basic, supplementary or reinforced insulation. Electric shock hazard is considered to exist only between parts of opposite polarity.

1.7 Battery packs for appliances covered under this standard intended to be charged by a non-isolated charger are to be evaluated by this standard and the requirements for protection against electric shock of the end-product standard. When evaluating a battery pack for protection against electric shock, the construction and test requirements are to be assessed with the battery fitted to the intended charger.

1.8 When evaluating the risk of fire associated with detachable battery packs, consideration has been given to the fact that these battery packs are unattended energy sources and have been evaluated as such in this standard. Detachable battery packs evaluated by this standard are therefore considered to fulfill an effective protection against the risk of fire equivalent to that of the end-product standard.

1.9 Since battery packs for appliances are submitted to different use patterns (such as rough use, high charging and discharging currents) their safety can be evaluated only by this standard and not by using other standards for battery packs, such as the Standard for Household and Commercial Batteries, UL 2054, unless otherwise indicated in this standard.

1.10 This standard does not apply to the safety of battery chargers themselves. However, this standard covers the safe functioning of lithium-ion battery systems.

1.11 This standard also addresses requirements covering the use of lithium-ion cells employed in battery systems in appliances. The following is considered within the context of these requirements:

a)    These requirements address the risk of fire or explosion of these batteries but do not cover any possible hazards associated with toxicity nor potential hazards associated with transportation or disposal.

b)    Battery systems covered by these requirements are not intended to be serviced by the end user.

c)    These requirements are intended to provide comprehensive evaluation of a battery only if used in products covered by this standard.

d)    These requirements refer to and require parameters supplied in reference to the cells that establish conditions for safe use of those cells. Those parameters form the basis of acceptance criteria for a number of tests contained herein. This standard does not independently evaluate the safety of cells. These parameters, taken as a set, constitute the “Specified Operating Region” for a cell. There may be several sets of specified operating region(s).

1.12 This standard is not intended to apply to appliances using general purpose batteries installed by the user, and this standard alone will not be sufficient to ensure all hazards are considered for these products’ “battery packs”.

1.13 These requirements do not consider the effect of special applications (such as medical appliances) or special environments (such as hazardous locations).

1.14 These requirements have not been assessed for their suitability for product categories other than appliances such as information technology equipment, telecommunications, laboratory equipment, fire alarm, security systems, emergency lighting, and audio-video apparatus, and may be incomplete with respect to those categories.

1.15 These requirements address the safety of battery systems during storage and use including discharge and charge. These requirements are only considered to be supplementary requirements with respect to the risk of fire and electric shock in battery chargers. The safety of battery chargers for appliances are covered by other standards such as the Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2, UL 1012, the Standard for Battery Chargers, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.2, the Standard for Class 2 Power Units, UL 1310 , the Standard for Power Supplies With Extra-Low-Voltage Class 2 Outputs, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 223, or the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1.

1.16 These requirements make frequent reference to the conditions and tests of the end-product standard while also providing minimum conditions or severity of tests. These minimum conditions are not to be construed to imply equivalence to end-product requirements. Conditions or requirements of end-product standards are to prevail over the conditions or requirements of this standard, unless otherwise indicated in this standard.

1.17 This standard is not intended to cover appliances using lithium-metal type cells, and this standard alone will not be sufficient to ensure all hazards are considered for these types of cells. Lithium-ion cells are not lithium-metal cells.

Start Year / Status
UL 60335-2-89:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-89: Particular Requirements for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances and Ice-Makers with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant Unit or Motor-Compressor

Notes:

Adoption of IEC 60335-2-89, Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-89: Particular Requirements for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances and Ice-Makers with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant Unit or Motor-Compressor Third edition issued by the IEC June 2019, and includes IEC Corrigendum 1 published September 2019, as a new IEC-based UL standard, UL 60335-2-89. Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 60335-2-89.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This part of IEC 60335 specifies safety requirements for electrically operated commercial refrigerating appliances and ice-makers that have an incorporated motor-compressor or that are supplied in two units for assembly as a single appliance in accordance with the instructions (split system).

NOTE 101 Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are

– REFRIGERATED DISPLAY and STORAGE CABINETS;

– refrigerated trolley cabinets;

– service counters and self-service counters;

– blast chillers and blast freezers;

–commercial ice-makers.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by these types of appliances including those that use flammable refrigerants and appliances employing R-744 refrigerant.

This International Standard is not applicable to appliances with a mass of flammable refrigerant exceeding the limits specified in 22.110 or to appliances with that use refrigerants with a toxicity classification of B according to ISO 817.

It does not cover those features of construction and operation of refrigerating appliances that are dealt with in ISO standards.

NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that

– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or aboard ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;

– in many countries, additional requirements are specified by national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.

NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to

– appliances using flammable refrigerant in transcritical refrigeration systems;

– domestic refrigerating appliances (IEC 60335-2-24);

– split systems having a

refrigerant charge of flammable refrigerant exceeding 150 g in any refrigerating circuit;

– industrial refrigerating systems;

– motor-compressors (IEC 60335-2-34);

– commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines (IEC 60335-2-75);

– commercial ice-cream appliances;

– cold temperature rooms;

– multiple refrigerated chambers with a remote motor-compressor.

This part of UL/CSA 60335 specifies safety requirements for electrically operated commercial refrigerating appliances that have an incorporated compressor, refrigerating appliances that are supplied in two or more units for assembly as a single appliance in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (split system), and partial units intended for installation in a field erected system in accordance with:

– CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code) Part I, in Canada;

– NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), in the United States.

This standard also contains the requirements for:

– commercial refrigerators and freezers for use in fuel dispensing facilities (Annex 101.DVD);

– factory assembled walk in coolers/freezers (Annex 101.DVE);

– refrigerating units (Annex 101.DVF);

– PARTIAL UNITS (Annex 101.DVG);

– dispensing units (Annex 101.DVH);

– commercial refrigeration products with rated voltage up to 15 000V (Annex 101.DVR);

– Stirling refrigeration systems; and

– laboratory refrigerators and freezers (for US only).

This standard does not take into account refrigerants other than refrigerant safety groups as defined by ISO 817 or ANSI/ASHRAE 34 as follows:

  1. a) A1;

  2. b) B1 [for use in appliances installed in machinery rooms as defined in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE 15 (USA) or CSA B52 (Canada), or outdoors only]; and

  3. c) A2L, A2, and A3, refrigerants.

All references to ISO 817 in this Part 2 also apply to ANSI/ASHRAE 34. ANSI/ASHRAE 34 shall take precedence over ISO 817.

NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to

– appliances using flammable refrigerant in transcritical refrigeration systems;

– domestic refrigerating appliances (IEC 60335-2-24);

– motor-compressors (IEC 60335-2-34);

– vending machines (IEC 60335-2-75);

– professional ice-cream appliances (IEC 60335-2-118);

– laboratory refrigerators and freezers (for Canada only. In Canada, the applicable standard for laboratory refrigerators and freezers is CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2-011.)

Start Year / Status
UL 1083:2016 - Start year: : 2016
Description:

Household Electric Skillets and Frying-Type Appliances

Notes:

This revision to ANSI/UL 1083 is being issued to allow for use of commercially available peanut oil in place of pure cold pressed peanut oil for testing in revised 31.2.2.1, 31.2.4.3, 31.2.10.1, 40.2, 46.3.1, and 46.4.1.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable electric household skillets and other frying-type appliances, rated at 125 V or less, for use in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 Frying-type appliances in this standard include frying-pans, sauce-pans, griddles, corn poppers, deep fryers, oil fondues, low temperature fondues, tempuras, woks, waffle makers, sandwich makers, contact grills, and other similar appliances which may or may not be thermostatically controlled.

1.2 revised October 20, 2012

1.2.1 These requirements do not cover skillets or frying-type appliances with marked capacities of more than 5.3 quarts (5 liters) of cooking oil.

1.2.1 added July 1, 2013

1.3 These requirements do not cover skillets or frying-type appliances intended for outdoor use, warming trays, or appliances that are covered in individual requirements that are separate from this standard.

1.4 In the following text, a requirement which applies to one type of equipment coming within its scope (skillet, waffle-maker, and the like) will be so identified by a specific reference in that requirement to the type of equipment involved. In the absence of such specific reference or if the term "appliance" is employed, it is to be understood that the requirement applies to all of the types of equipment covered by the standard.

1.5 A heating appliance covered by this Standard and intended to cook with oil to a depth greater than 0.5 inches (13 mm) during normal operation shall be subjected to the additional requirements for Deep Fryers / Cooker Fryers / Oil Fondues specified in this Standard.

1.5 added effective October 20, 2012

Start Year / Status
UL 60730-1:2016 - Start year: : 2016
Description:

Automatic Electrical Controls - Part 1: General Requirements

Notes:

In general, this part of IEC 60730 applies to automatic ELECTRICAL CONTROLS for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household and similar use. The equipment may use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof.

NOTE 1 Throughout this standard the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment."

EXAMPLE 1 CONTROLS for appliances within the scope of IEC 60335.

This International Standard is applicable to CONTROLS for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484.

This standard also applies to automatic ELECTRICAL CONTROLS for equipment that may be used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications.

EXAMPLE 2 CONTROLS for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.

This standard is also applicable to individual CONTROLS utilized as part of a CONTROL system or CONTROLS which are mechanically integral with multifunctional CONTROLS having non-electrical outputs.

EXAMPLE 3 Independently mounted water valves, CONTROLS in smart grid systems and CONTROLS for building automation systems within the scope of ISO 16484-2.

This standard is also applicable to relays when used as CONTROLS for IEC 60335 appliances. Additional requirements for the safety and OPERATING VALUES of relays when used as CONTROLS for IEC 60335 appliances are contained in Annex u.

NOTE 2 These requirements are referred to in the scope of IEC 61810-1.

NOTE 3 This standard is intended to be used for the testing of any stand-alone relay which is intended to be used as a CONTROL of an appliance according to IEC 60335-1. It is not intended to be used for any other stand-alone relay, or to replace the IEC 61810 series of standards.

This standard does not apply to automatic ELECTRICAL CONTROLS intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant part 2 or the equipment standard.

This standard applies to CONTROLS powered by primary or secondary batteries, requirements for which are contained within the standard, including Annex v.

1.1.1 This International Standard applies to the inherent safety, to the OPERATING VALUES, OPERATING TIMES, and OPERATING SEQUENCES where such are associated with equipment safety, and to the testing of automatic ELECTRICAL CONTROL devices used in, or in association with, equipment.

This standard applies to CONTROLS using THERMISTORS, see also Annex j.

This standard is also applicable to the FUNCTIONAL SAFETY of LOW COMPLEXITY SAFETY RELATED SYSTEMS and CONTROLS.

1.1.2 This standard applies to automatic ELECTRICAL CONTROLS, mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling such characteristics as temperature, pressure, passage of time, humidity, light, electrostatic effects, flow, or liquid level, current, voltage, acceleration, or combinations thereof.

1.1.3 This standard applies to starting relays, which are a specific type of automatic ELECTRICAL CONTROL, intended to switch the starting winding of a motor. Such CONTROLS may be built into, or be separate from, the motor.

1.1.4 This standard applies to MANUAL CONTROLS when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with AUTOMATIC CONTROLS.

NOTE Requirements for manual switches not forming part of an AUTOMATIC CONTROL are contained in IEC 61058-1.

1.1.5 This standard applies to a.c. or d.c. powered CONTROLS with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V a.c. or 600 V d.c.

1.1.6 This standard does not take into account the RESPONSE VALUE of an AUTOMATIC ACTION of a CONTROL, if such a RESPONSE VALUE is dependent upon the method of mounting the CONTROL in the equipment. Where a RESPONSE VALUE is of significant purpose for the protection of the USER, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate household equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer shall apply.

1.1.7 This standard applies also to CONTROLS incorporating ELECTRONIC DEVICES, requirements for which are contained in Annex h.

1.1.7DV.1 Modification of 1.1.7 by adding the following text:

This standard applies to discrete THERMISTORS and also to controls using NTC or PTC THERMISTORS, requirements for which are contained in Annex j

1.1.8 This standard applies also to CONTROLS using NTC or PTC THERMISTORS, requirements for which are contained in Annex j.

1.1.9 This standard applies to the electrical and FUNCTIONAL SAFETY of CONTROLS capable of receiving and responding to communications signals, including signals for power billing rate and demand response.

The signals may be transmitted to or received from external units being part of the CONTROL (wired), or to and from external units which are not part of the CONTROL (wireless) under test.

1.1.10 This standard does not address the integrity of the output signal to the network devices, such as interoperability with other devices unless it has been evaluated as part of the CONTROL SYSTEM.

1.1.101DV Addition to the Scope by adding the following text:

CONTROLS intended to be installed in air handling spaces or in other environmental air space (plenums) are covered under the scope of this standard.

1.2 Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

IEC 60038,  IEC standard voltages

IEC 60065:2001,  Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements1; Amendment 1:2005; Amendment 2:2010

1 There exists a consolidated edition 7.2:2011 including IEC 60065:2001 and its Amendments 1:2005 and 2:2010.

IEC 60068-2-75,  Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests

IEC 60085,  Electrical insulation – Thermal evaluation and designation

IEC 60099-1,  Surge arresters – Part 1: Non-linear resistor type gapped arresters for a.c. systems2

2 Withdrawn

IEC 60112:2003,  Method for the determination of the proof and the comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials3; Amendment 1:2009

3 There exists a consolidated edition 4.1:2009 including IEC 60112:2003 and its Amendment 1:2009.

IEC 60127-1,  Miniature fuses – Part 1: Definitions for miniature fuses and general requirements for miniature fuse-links

IEC 60227-1,  Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 1: General requirements

IEC 60245-1,  Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 1: General requirements

IEC 60269-1,  Low-voltage fuses – Part 1: General requirements

IEC 60335-1:2010,  Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General requirements

IEC 60364 (all parts),  Low-voltage electrical installations

IEC 60384-14,  Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 14: Sectional specification: Fixed capacitors for electromagnetic interference suppression and connection to the supply mains

IEC 60384-16,  Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 16: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric d.c. capacitors

IEC 60384-17,  Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – Part 17: Sectional specification: Fixed metallized polypropylene film dielectric a.c. and pulse capacitors

IEC 60417 (all parts),  Graphical symbols for use on equipment

IEC 60423,  Conduit systems for cable management – Outside diameters of conduits for electrical installations and threads for conduits and fittings

IEC 60529:1989,  Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)4; Amendment 1:1999

4 There exists a consolidated edition 2.1:2001 including IEC 60529:1989 and its Amendment 1:1999.

IEC 60539 (all parts),  Directly heated negative temperature coefficient thermistors

IEC 60664-1:2007,  Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests

IEC 60664-3:2003,  Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3: Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution; Amendment 1:2010

IEC 60664-4,  Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 4: Consideration of high-frequency voltage stress

IEC 60695-2-10,  Fire Hazard testing – Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods – Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure

IEC 60695-2-11:2000,  Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods – Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products

IEC 60695-10-2,  Fire hazard testing – Part 10-2: Abnormal heat – Ball pressure test

IEC 60738-1,  Thermistors – Directly heated positive temperature coefficient – Part 1: Generic specification

IEC 60738-1-1,  Thermistors – Directly heated positive step-function temperature coefficient – Part 1-1: Blank detail specification – Current limiting application – Assessment level EZ

IEC 60947-1:2007,  Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 1: General rules

IEC 60998-2-2,  Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes – Part 2-2: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with screwless-type clamping units

IEC 60998-2-3,  Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes – Part 2-3: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with insulation-piercing clamping units

IEC 60999-1,  Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 1: General requirements and particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm2 up to 35 mm2 (included)

IEC 61000 (all parts),  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

IEC 61000-3-2,  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-2: Limits – Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16 A per phase)

IEC 61000-3-3:2008,  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-3: Limits – Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current ≤16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection

IEC 61000-4-2:2008,  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and measurement techniques – Electrostatic discharge immunity test

IEC 61000-4-3,  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques – Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test

IEC 61000-4-4,  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-4: Testing and measurement techniques – Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test

IEC 61000-4-5,  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and measurement techniques – Surge immunity test

IEC 61000-4-6,  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-6: Testing and measurement techniques – Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields

IEC 61000-4-8,  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-8: Testing and measurement techniques – Power frequency magnetic field immunity test

IEC 61000-4-11,  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-11: Testing and measurement techniques – Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests

IEC 61000-4-13:2002,  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-13: Testing and measurement techniques – Harmonics and interharmonics including mains signalling at a.c. power port, low frequency immunity tests; Amendment 1:2009

IEC 61000-4-28,  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-28: Testing and measurements techniques – Variation of power frequency, immunity test

IEC 61058-1,  Switches for appliances – Part 1: General requirements

IEC 61210,  Connecting devices – Flat quick-connect terminations for electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements

IEC 61249 (all parts),  Materials for printed boards and other interconnecting structures

IEC 61558-2-6,  Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products for supply voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-6: Particular requirements and tests for safety isolating transformers and power supply units incorporating safety isolating transformers

IEC 61558-2-16,  Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products for voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-16: Particular requirements and tests for switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units

IEC 61643-11,  Low-voltage surge protective devices – Part 11: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems – Requirements and test methods

IEC 62151,  Safety of equipment electrically connected to a telecommunication network

IEC 62326 (all parts),  Printed boards

IEC 62368-1,  Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment – Part 1: Safety requirements

CISPR 11,  Industrial, scientific and medical equipment – Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement

CISPR 14-1:2005,  Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus – Part 1: Emission5; Amendment 1:2008

5 There exists a consolidated edition 5.1:2009 including CISPR 14-1:2005 and its Amendment 1:2008.

CISPR 22:2008,  Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement

ISO 16484-2,  Building automation and control systems (BACS) – Part 2: Hardware

1.2DV Addition of the following to 1.2:

The following UL Standards are referenced in this Standard:

1.2DV

UL 50 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations

UL 50E Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Environmental Considerations

UL 62 Flexible Cords and Cables

UL 94 Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances, Tests for Flammability of

UL 157 Gaskets and Seals

UL 248-14 Low-Voltage Fuses – Part 14: Supplemental Fuses

UL 310 Terminals, Electrically Quick-Connect

UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment

UL 514A Metallic Outlet Boxes

UL 514B Fittings, Conduit, Tubing and Cable

UL 514C Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers

UL 635 Insulating Bushings

UL 746C Polymeric Materials – Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations

UL 796 Printed-Wiring Boards

UL 969 Marking and Labeling Systems

UL 1059 Terminal Blocks

UL 4200A Products Incorporating Button or Coin Cell Batteries of Lithium Technologies

UL 4248 Fuseholders series

UL 5085-1 Low Voltage Transformers – Part 1: General Requirements

UL 5085-2 Low Voltage Transformers – Part 2: General Purpose Transformers

UL 5085-3 Low Voltage Transformers – Part 3: Class 2 and Class 3 Transformers

Start Year / Status
UL 1083:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Household Electric Skillets and Frying-Type Appliances

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable electric household skillets and other frying-type appliances, rated at 125 V or less, for use in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 Frying-type appliances in this standard include frying-pans, sauce-pans, griddles, corn poppers, deep fryers, oil fondues, low temperature fondues, tempuras, woks, waffle makers, sandwich makers, contact grills, and other similar appliances which may or may not be thermostatically controlled.

1.2.1 These requirements do not cover skillets or frying-type appliances with marked capacities of more than 5.3 quarts (5 liters) of cooking oil.

1.3 These requirements do not cover skillets or frying-type appliances intended for outdoor use, warming trays, or appliances that are covered in individual requirements that are separate from this standard.

1.4 In the following text, a requirement which applies to one type of equipment coming within its scope (skillet, waffle-maker, and the like) will be so identified by a specific reference in that requirement to the type of equipment involved. In the absence of such specific reference or if the term "appliance" is employed, it is to be understood that the requirement applies to all of the types of equipment covered by the standard.

1.5 A heating appliance covered by this Standard and intended to cook with oil to a depth greater than 0.5 inches (13 mm) during normal operation shall be subjected to the additional requirements for Deep Fryers / Cooker Fryers / Oil Fondues specified in this Standard.

Start Year / Status
UL 1082:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Household Electric Coffee Makers and Brewing-Type Appliances

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable electric coffee makers, percolators, coffee urns, and other brewing-type appliances rated 120 V or less, for use in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 In addition to coffee makers, this Standard covers tea pots, water kettles, carafes, soup warmers, and other similar appliances in which liquid is heated to greater than 115°F (46°C), and are lifted and tilted to dispense the liquid in normal service.

1.3 These requirements do not cover coffee-making-type appliances with capacities of more than 250 ounces (7.4 L), appliances intended for outdoor use, or appliances that are covered in individual requirements that are separate from this Standard.

1.4 For the purposes of this Standard, a requirement that applies to one type of equipment is identified by a specific reference to the type of equipment involved (for example, percolator or other specific appliance). In the absence of such specific reference or if the term "appliance" is employed, it is to be understood that the requirement applies to all types of equipment covered by the Standard.

Start Year / Status
UL 1082:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Standard for Household Electric Coffee Makers and Brewing-Type Appliances

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable electric coffee makers, percolators, coffee urns, and other brewing-type appliances rated 120 V or less, for use in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 In addition to coffee makers, this Standard covers tea pots, water kettles, carafes, soup warmers, and other similar appliances in which liquid is heated to greater than 115°F (46°C), and are lifted and tilted to dispense the liquid in normal service.

1.3 These requirements do not cover coffee-making-type appliances with capacities of more than 250 ounces (7.4 L), appliances intended for outdoor use, or appliances that are covered in individual requirements that are separate from this Standard.

1.4 For the purposes of this Standard, a requirement that applies to one type of equipment is identified by a specific reference to the type of equipment involved (for example, percolator or other specific appliance). In the absence of such specific reference or if the term "appliance" is employed, it is to be understood that the requirement applies to all types of equipment covered by the Standard.

Start Year / Status
UL 1026:2012 - Start year: : 2012
Description:

Household Electric Cooking and Food Serving Appliances

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 1026 dated March 19, 2021 addresses touch control; 4.20, 22.14, 22.15, 22.19 – 22.21, 71.6.1 and 71.14

1.1 These requirements cover household electric cooking and food serving appliances, rated at 250 V or less, other than those mentioned in 2, for use in ordinary locations, including appliances intended for casual and permanent outdoor use, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements do not cover household electric ranges, electrode type appliances, skillets and frying type appliances, fondues, woks, tempuras, corn poppers, coffee makers and brewing type appliances, commercial cooking appliances, microwave cooking appliances, or appliances that are covered in individual requirements that are separate from this Standard.

1.3 For the purposes of this Standard, a requirement that applies to one type of equipment is identified by a specific reference to the type of equipment involved (for example, toaster, rotisserie, or other specific appliance). In the absence of such specific reference or if the term "appliance" is employed, it is to be understood that the requirement applies to all types of equipment covered by the Standard.

1.4 These requirements do not cover slow cookers intended for outdoor use.

Start Year / Status
UL 1026:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Household Electric Cooking and Food Serving Appliances

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover household electric cooking and food serving appliances, rated at 250 V or less, other than those mentioned in 2, for use in ordinary locations, including appliances intended for casual and permanent outdoor use, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements do not cover household electric ranges, electrode type appliances, skillets and frying type appliances, fondues, woks, tempuras, corn poppers, coffee makers and brewing type appliances, commercial cooking appliances, microwave cooking appliances, or appliances that are covered in individual requirements that are separate from this Standard.

1.3 For the purposes of this Standard, a requirement that applies to one type of equipment is identified by a specific reference to the type of equipment involved (for example, toaster, rotisserie, or other specific appliance). In the absence of such specific reference or if the term "appliance" is employed, it is to be understood that the requirement applies to all types of equipment covered by the Standard.

1.4 These requirements do not cover slow cookers intended for outdoor use.

Start Year / Status
UL 923:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Microwave Cooking Appliances

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover household and commercial microwave cooking appliances operated in the Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) bands of 915 ±25 and 2450 ±50 MHz, for use in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and rated not more than 600 V.

1.2 These requirements also cover microwave cooking appliances intended for built-in installation, side-by-side mounting, stacking, wall mounting and installation over ranges.

1.3 For the purpose of these requirements, commercial microwave cooking equipment is that usually found in commercial kitchens, restaurants, or other business establishments where food may be dispensed. Household microwave cooking equipment is that intended for household use.

1.4 These requirements also cover the microwave cooking portion of a household electric range. The combination is to comply with the Standard for Household Electric Ranges, UL 858.

Start Year / Status
UL 1026:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Household Electric Cooking and Food Serving Appliances

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover household electric cooking and food serving appliances, rated at 250 V or less, other than those mentioned in 2, for use in ordinary locations, including appliances intended for casual and permanent outdoor use, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements do not cover household electric ranges, electrode type appliances, skillets and frying type appliances, fondues, woks, tempuras, corn poppers, coffee makers and brewing type appliances, commercial cooking appliances, microwave cooking appliances, or appliances that are covered in individual requirements that are separate from this Standard.

1.3 For the purposes of this Standard, a requirement that applies to one type of equipment is identified by a specific reference to the type of equipment involved (for example, toaster, rotisserie, or other specific appliance). In the absence of such specific reference or if the term "appliance" is employed, it is to be understood that the requirement applies to all types of equipment covered by the Standard.

1.4 These requirements do not cover slow cookers intended for outdoor use

Start Year / Status
UL 60335-2-40:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This new fourth edition ANSI/UL 60335-2-40 dated December 15, 2022 is an adoption of IEC 60335-2-40, Edition 6.0 issued by the IEC January 2018. Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the national differences for UL 60335-2-40.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric heat pumps, including  sanitary hot water heat pumps,  air conditioners, and  dehumidifiers incorporating motor-compressors and  hydronic fan coils units , their maximum  rated voltages

being not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 600 V for all other appliances.

Partial units are within the scope of this International Standard.

Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.

The appliances referenced above may consist of one or more factory-made assemblies. If provided in more than one assembly, the separate assemblies are to be used together, and the requirements are based on the use of matched assemblies.

NOTE 101 A definition of ‘motor-compressor’ is given in IEC 60335-2-34, which includes the statement that the term motor-compressor is used to designate either a hermetic motor-compressor or semi-hermetic motor-compressor.

NOTE 102 Requirements for refrigerating safety are covered by ISO 5149-1, ISO 5149-2, and ISO 5149-3. Requirements for containers intended for storage of the heated water included in sanitary hot water heat pumps are, in addition, covered by IEC 60335-2-21.

This standard does not take into account refrigerants other than group A1, A2L, A2 and A3 as defined by ISO 817 classification, A2L refrigerants

are limited to those of a molar mass of more than or equal to 42 kg/kmol based on WCF – Worst Case Formulation as specified in ISO 817.

This standard specifies particular requirements for the use of flammable refrigerants. Unless specifications are covered by this standard, including the annexes, requirements for refrigerating safety are covered by ISO 5149.

The parts of ISO 5149 of particular concern to this standard are as follows:

• ISO 5149-1:2014, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements – Part 1: Definitions, classification and selection criteria.

• ISO 5149-2, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements – Part 2: Design, construction, testing, marking and documentation;

• ISO 5149-3:2014, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements – Part 3: Installation site.

Supplementary heaters , or a provision for their separate installation, are within the scope of this standard, but only heaters which are designed as a part of the appliance package, the controls being incorporated in the appliance.

NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that

• for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary;

• for appliances subjected to pressure, additional requirements may be necessary;

• in many countries, additional requirements are specified, for example, by the national health authorities responsible for the protection of labour and the national authorities responsible for storage, transportation, building constructions and installations.

NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to

• humidifiers intended for use with heating and cooling equipment (IEC 60335-2-88);

• appliances designed exclusively for industrial processing;

• appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric heat pumps, including hot water heat pumps, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers incorporating motor-compressors, and hydronic fan coils units, their maximum rated voltages being not more than 300 V for single phase appliances and 15 000 V for all other appliances. Partial units are within the scope of this Standard.

This standard does not take into account refrigerants other than refrigerant safety groups as defined by ISO 817 or ANSI/ASHRAE 34 as follows:

  1. a) A1; and

  2. b) B1, B2L, B2, B3 [(for use in appliances installed in machinery rooms as defined in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE 15 (USA) or CSA B52 (Canada), or outdoors only)]; and

  3. c) A2L, A2, and A3, refrigerants with a molar mass not less than 42 kg/kmol based on nominal composition.

Replace “ISO 5149” with “ANSI/ASHRAE 15 (USA) and CSA B52 (Canada)”.

All references to ISO 817 in this Part 2 also apply to ANSI/ASHRAE 34. ANSI/ASHRAE 34 shall take precedence over ISO 817.

Start Year / Status
UL 923:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Microwave Cooking Appliances

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover household and commercial microwave cooking appliances operated in the Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) bands of 915 ±25 and 2450 ±50 MHz, for use in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and rated not more than 600 V.

1.2 These requirements also cover microwave cooking appliances intended for built-in installation, side-by-side mounting, stacking, wall mounting and installation over ranges.

1.3 For the purpose of these requirements, commercial microwave cooking equipment is that usually found in commercial kitchens, restaurants, or other business establishments where food may be dispensed. Household microwave cooking equipment is that intended for household use.

1.4 These requirements also cover the microwave cooking portion of a household electric range. The combination is to comply with the Standard for Household Electric Ranges, UL 858.

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UL 60335-2-40:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Household And Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers

Notes:

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric heat pumps , including sanitary hot water heat pumps, air conditioners , and dehumidifiers incorporating motor-compressors and hydronic fan coils units , their maximum rated voltages being not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 600 V for all other appliances.

Partial units are within the scope of this International Standard.

Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.

The appliances referenced above may consist of one or more factory-made assemblies. If provided in more than one assembly, the separate assemblies are to be used together, and the requirements are based on the use of matched assemblies.

NOTE 101 A definition of ‘motor-compressor’ is given in IEC 60335-2-34, which includes the statement that the term motor-compressor is used to designate either a hermetic motor-compressor or semi-hermetic motor-compressor.

NOTE 102 Requirements for refrigerating safety are covered by ISO 5149-1, ISO 5149-2, and ISO 5149-3. Requirements for containers intended for storage of the heated water included in sanitary hot water heat pumps are, in addition, covered by IEC 60335-2-21.

This standard does not take into account refrigerants other than group A1, A2L, A2 and A3 as defined by ISO 817 classification, A2L refrigerants are limited to those of a molar mass of more than or equal to 42 kg/kmol based on WCF – Worst Case Formulation as specified in ISO 817.

This standard specifies particular requirements for the use of flammable refrigerants. Unless specifications are covered by this standard, including the annexes, requirements for refrigerating safety are covered by ISO 5149.

The parts of ISO 5149 of particular concern to this standard are as follows:

• ISO 5149-1:2014, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements – Part 1: Definitions, classification and selection criteria.

• ISO 5149-2, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements – Part 2: Design, construction, testing, marking and documentation;

• ISO 5149-3:2014, Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements – Part 3: Installation site.

Supplementary heaters, or a provision for their separate installation, are within the scope of this standard, but only heaters which are designed as a part of the appliance package, the controls being incorporated in the appliance.

NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that

• for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary;

• for appliances subjected to pressure, additional requirements may be necessary;

• in many countries, additional requirements are specified, for example, by the national health authorities responsible for the protection of labour and the national authorities responsible for storage, transportation, building constructions and installations.

NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to

• humidifiers intended for use with heating and cooling equipment (IEC 60335-2-88);

• appliances designed exclusively for industrial processing;

• appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric heat pumps, including hot water heat pumps, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers incorporating motor-compressors, and hydronic fan coils units, their maximum rated voltages being not more than 300 V for single phase appliances and 15 000 V for all other appliances. Partial units are within the scope of this Standard.

This standard does not take into account refrigerants other than refrigerant safety groups as defined by ISO 817 or ANSI/ASHRAE 34 as follows:

a) A1; and

b) B1, B2L, B2, B3 [(for use in appliances installed in machinery rooms as defined in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE 15 (USA) or CSA B52 (Canada), or outdoors only)]; and

c) A2L, A2, and A3, refrigerants with a molar mass not less than 42 kg/kmol based on nominal composition.

Replace “ISO 5149” with “ANSI/ASHRAE 15 (USA) and CSA B52 (Canada)”.

All references to ISO 817 in this Part 2 also apply to ANSI/ASHRAE 34. ANSI/ASHRAE 34 shall take precedence over ISO 817.

Start Year / Status
Application: Audio, Video
UL 62368-1:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment - Part 1: Safety Requirements

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 62368-1 dated October 22, 2021 includes updates to correlate with NFPA 70:2020 and NFPA 75:2020; Annex DVA, Annex DVF, Annex DVH, removes the reference of UL 60320-1 from Annex DVE and Annex DVF and miscellaneous editorial updates; R.3, T.7, and Figure V.5.

UL 62368-1 is an adoption of IEC 62368-1, Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment – Part 1: Safety requirements (Third Edition, issued October 2018). Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 62368-1.

Scope

This part of IEC 62368 is applicable to the safety of electrical and electronic equipment within the field of audio, video, information and communication technology, and business and office machines with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V. This standard does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment.NOTE 1 Examples of equipment within the scope of this standard are given in Annex a.NOTE 2 A RATED VOLTAGE of 600 V is considered to include equipment rated 400/690 V.

This part of IEC 62368 is also applicable to: - components and subassemblies intended for incorporation in this equipment. Such components and subassemblies need not comply with every requirement of the standard, provided that the complete equipment, incorporating such components and subassemblies, does comply; - external power supply units intended to supply other equipment within the scope of this part of IEC 62368; - accessories intended to be used with equipment within the scope of this part of IEC 62368.

This part of IEC 62368 does not apply to power supply systems which are not an integral part of the equipment, such as motor-generator sets, battery backup systems and distribution transformers.

This part of IEC 62328 specifies safeguards for ordinary persons, instructed persons, and skilled persons. Additional requirements may apply for equipment that is clearly designed or intended for use by children or specifically attractive to children.NOTE 3 In Australia, the work conducted by an INSTRUCTED PERSON or a SKILLED PERSON may require formal licensing from regulatory authorities.

This standard assumes an altitude of 2 000 m unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer.

This part of IEC 62368 does not apply to equipment to be used in wet areas. Additional requirements may apply.

Additional requirements for equipment intended for outdoor installation are given in IEC 60950-22.

This part of IEC 62368 does not address: - manufacturing processes except safety testing; - injurious effects of gases released by thermal decomposition or combustion; - disposal processes; - effects of transport (other than as specified in this standard); - effects of storage of materials, components, or the equipment itself; - the likelihood of injury from particulate radiation such as alpha particles and beta particles; - the likelihood of thermal injury due to radiated or convected thermal energy; - the likelihood of injury due to flammable liquids; - the use of the equipment in oxygen-enriched or explosive atmospheres; - exposure to chemicals other than as specified in Clause 7; - electrostatic discharge events; - environmental aspects; - requirements for functional safety.NOTE 4 For specific functional and software safety requirements of electronic safety-related systems (for example, protective electronic circuits), see IEC 61508-1.

1DV.1 Modify Clause 1 by adding the following text after the third paragraph:

Battery backup systems that are not an integral part of stationary equipment, such as provided in separate cabinets, are subject to the appropriate standard for battery backup systems, such as UL 1973, Batteries for Use in Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications and Stationary Applications.NOTE See Figures 1.1 and 1.2 of UL 1973 for more information on independent electric energy storage systems (EESS) covered by UL 1973, which can consist of both low voltage (class ES or ES2) and high voltage (class ES3) subsystems, battery management, thermal management, and related features and safeguards. When interconnected with AV, IT, and CT Equipment, and typically used in conjunction with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), such EESS typically serve as a short-term substitution of the mains supply during power outages and similar disturbances.

1DV.2 Modify Clause 1 by replacing the seventh paragraph with the following:

Additional requirements for information and communication technology equipment intended for outdoor installation are given in CSA/UL 60950-22. Additional requirements for audio/video equipment intended for outdoor installation are given in the relevant requirements in CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60065 or UL 60065.

1DV.3 Modify Clause 1 by adding the following text:

1DV.3.1 This standard also is applicable to equipment designed to be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1-12; Canadian Electrical Code, (CEC) Part II, General Requirements, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 0-10; the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70-2014; and the National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE C2-2012.

1DV.3.2 The standard is also applicable to equipment, when identified by a marking or instruction [see Annex dvk (Annex DVA, Clause 1 entry)], designed to be installed in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70-2014 and the Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment, NFPA 75-2013.

1DV.3.3 See Annex dva for requirements and references to regulatory requirements that apply to this equipment, as applicable.

1DV.4 Modify Clause 1 by adding the following text:

1DV.4.1 This standard includes additional requirements for equipment used for entertainment purposes intended for installation in general patient care areas of health care facilities. See Annex dvb.

1DV.4.2 This standard includes additional requirements for equipment intended for mounting under kitchen cabinets. See Annex dvc.

1DV.4.3 This standard does not apply to equipment having Remote Feeding Telecommunication (RFT) circuits. Equipment having RFT circuits is covered by CSA/UL 60950-21.

1DV.4.4 Additional requirements may apply to large data storage equipment. Refer to CSA/UL 60950-23.

1DV.4.5 This standard does not cover Modular Data Centers (MDCs), only the information and communication technology equipment contained within.NOTE: In the U.S., Modular Data Centers are covered by UL 2755, Modular Data Centers.

1DV.5 Modify Clause 1 by adding the following text:

1DV.5.1 Power Distribution Equipment and Sub-Assemblies

1DV.5.1.1 This standard also is applicable to power distribution subassemblies connected to a mains used to distribute power entirely within a system of equipment also covered by this standard, such as power distribution units (PDUs) in the form of cord-connected power strips and shelves with multiple power outlets (receptacles) and intended to be installed in system racks, cabinets, home entertainment centers, etc.

1DV.5.1.2 For equipment covered by this standard that incorporates components and sub-assemblies that perform a power distribution and control function covered by other standards, such as panelboards, load transfer equipment, or uninterruptible power systems utilized in power conditioners and computer power centers, this standard only may be used for investigation of safety for those aspects not covered by the other standards.

1DV.5.1.3 This standard also does not apply to stand-alone equipment used for distribution of mains power that is covered by individual power distribution equipment standards.

1DV.5.1.4 Based on the specific function, the following requirements are applicable to the stand-alone distribution equipment, or apply additionally to power distribution sub-assemblies and components of equipment covered by this standard, as described in 1dv.5.1.2 and 1dv.5.1.3:

-     For Industrial Control Equipment, see CSA C22.2 No. 14 and UL 508.

-     For Panelboards, see CSA C22.2 No. 29 and UL 67.

-     For Switchboards, see CSA C22.2 No 244 and UL 891.

-     For Transfer Switch Equipment, see CSA C22.2 No 178.1 and UL 1008.

-     For Uninterruptible Power Systems, see CSA C22.2 No. 107.3 and UL 1778.

-     For Power Distribution Centers for Communications Equipment, see UL 1801.

-     For other forms of power distribution units for general applications, such as,

•    Relocatable Power Taps, see CSA C22.2 No. 21, Cord Sets and Power Supply Cords, and UL 1363, Relocatable Power Taps.

•    Cord connected Surge Protective Devices, see CSA Technical Information Letter No. A-24, Interim Certification Requirements for AC Line Connected Wiring Devices with Varistors, and UL 1449, Surge Protective Devices.

•    Furniture Power Distribution Units, see CSA C22.2 No. 21, Cord Sets and Power Supply Cords, and UL 962A, Furniture Power Distribution Units.

 

NOTE 1 It is assumed that power distribution equipment covered by the scope of this Standard is interconnected to the "Outlet" of a "Branch Circuit" as defined in Section 0 of the CEC, Part I, and Article 100 of the NEC. In the case of cord-connected equipment, the Outlet is the Receptacle associated with the building wiring. In the case of permanently connected equipment, the Outlet is the interface between the Branch Circuit conductors associated with the building wiring and the input terminals, pressure connectors, or leads associated with the power distribution equipment covered in whole or part by this standard.NOTE 2 The following are common definitions of the hardware with related functions that require additional investigation to the appropriate Canadian and U.S. standards.Industrial Control Panel - An assembly of two or more components consisting of one of the following:

(1) Power circuit components only, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers;

(2) Control circuit components only, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, switches, control relays; or

(3) A combination of power and control circuit components.

These components, with associated wiring and terminals, are mounted on or contained within an enclosure or mounted on a subpanel. The industrial control panel does not include the controlled equipment.Panelboard - A single panel or group of panel units designed for assembly in the form of a single panel, including buses and automatic overcurrent devices, and equipped with or without switches for the control of light, heat, or power circuits; designed to be placed in a cabinet or cutout box placed in or against a wall, partition, or other support; and accessible only from the front.Switchboard - A large single panel, frame, or assembly of panels on which are mounted, on the face, back, or both, switches, overcurrent and other protective devices, buses, and usually instruments. Switchboards are generally accessible from the rear as well as from the front and are not intended to be installed in cabinets.Transfer Switch - An automatic or nonautomatic device for transferring one or more load conductor connections from one power source to another.Uninterruptible Power Supply - A power supply used to provide alternating current power to a load for some period of time in the event of a power failure.

Start Year / Status
UL 62368-1:2012 - Start year: : 2012
Description:

Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements

Update: EN 62368-1: 2014 – Associated Extended Date of Cessation of Presumption of Conformity Published in Official Journal of European Union

Notes:

This part of IEC 62368 is applicable to the safety of electrical and electronic equipment within the field of audio, video, information and communication technology, and business and office machines with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V. This standard does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment.

Examples of equipment within the scope of this standard are given in Annex a. NOTE 1

A RATED VOLTAGE of 600 V is considered to include equipment rated 400/690 V. NOTE 2

This part of IEC 62368 is also applicable to:

components and – subassemblies intended for incorporation in this equipment. Such components and subassemblies need not comply with every requirement of the standard, provided that the complete equipment, incorporating such components and subassemblies, does comply;

external power supply units intended to supply other equipment within the scope of this part of IEC 62368; –

accessories intended to be used with equipment within the scope of this part of IEC 62368. –

This part of IEC 62368 does not apply to power supply systems which are not an integral part of the equipment, such as motor-generator sets, battery backup systems and distribution transformers.

This part of IEC 62328 specifies safeguards for ordinary persons, instructed persons, and skilled persons. Additional requirements may apply for equipment that is clearly designed or intended for use by children or specifically attractive to children.

In NOTE 3 Australia, the work conducted by an INSTRUCTED PERSON or a SKILLED PERSON may require formal licensing from regulatory authorities.

This standard assumes an altitude of 2 000 m unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer.

This part of IEC 62368 does not apply to equipment to be used in wet areas. Additional requirements may apply.

Additional requirements for equipment intended for outdoor installation are given in IEC 60950-22.

This part of IEC 62368 does not address:

manufacturing processes except safety testing; –

injurious effects of gases released by thermal decomposition or combustion; –

disposal processes; –

effects of transport (other than as specified in this standard); –

effects of storage of materials, components, or the equipment itself; –

the likelihood of injury from particulate radiation such as alpha particles and beta particles; –

the likelihood of thermal injury due to radiated or convected thermal energy; –

the likelihood of injury due to flammable liquids; –

the use of the equipment in oxygen-enriched or explosive atmospheres; –

exposure to chemicals other than as specified in Clause 7; –

electrostatic discharge events; –

environmental aspects; –

requirements for functional safety. –

NOTE For specific functional and software safety requirements of 4 electronic safety-related systems (for example, protective electronic circuits), see IEC 61508-1.

1DV.1 Modify Clause 1 by adding the following text after the third paragraph:

Battery backup systems that are not an integral part of stationary equipment, such as provided in separate cabinets, are subject to the appropriate standard for battery backup systems, such as UL 1973, Batteries for Use in Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications and Stationary Applications.

See Figures 1.1 and 1.2 of UL NOTE 1973 for more information on independent electric energy storage systems (EESS) covered by UL 1973, which can consist of both low voltage (class ES or ES2) and high voltage (class ES3) subsystems, battery management, thermal management, and related features and safeguards. When interconnected with AV, IT, and CT Equipment, and typically used in conjunction with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), such EESS typically serve as a short-term substitution of the mains supply during power outages and similar disturbances.

1DV.2 Modify Clause 1 by replacing the seventh paragraph with the following:

Additional requirements for information and communication technology equipment intended for outdoor installation are given in CSA/UL 60950-22. Additional requirements for audio/video equipment intended for outdoor installation are given in the relevant requirements in CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60065 or UL 60065.

1DV.3 Modify Clause 1 by adding the following text:

1DV.3.1 This standard also is applicable to equipment designed to be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1-12; Canadian Electrical Code, (CEC) Part II, General Requirements, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 0-10; the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70-2014; and the National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE C2-2012.

1DV.3.2 The standard is also applicable to equipment, when identified by a marking or instruction [see Annex dvk (Annex DVA, Clause 1 entry)], designed to be installed in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70-2014 and the Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment, NFPA 75-2013.

1DV.3.3 See Annex dva for requirements and references to regulatory requirements that apply to this equipment, as applicable.

1DV.4 Modify Clause 1 by adding the following text:

1DV.4.1 This standard includes additional requirements for equipment used for entertainment purposes intended for installation in general patient care areas of health care facilities. See Annex dvb.

1DV.4.2 This standard includes additional requirements for equipment intended for mounting under kitchen cabinets. See Annex dvc.

1DV.4.3 This standard does not apply to equipment having Remote Feeding Telecommunication (RFT) circuits. Equipment having RFT circuits is covered by CSA/UL 60950-21.

1DV.4.4 Additional requirements may apply to large data storage equipment. Refer to CSA/UL 60950-23.

1DV.4.5 This standard does not cover Modular Data Centers (MDCs), only the information and communication technology equipment contained within.

In the U.S., Modular Data Centers are covered by UL 2755, Modular Data Centers. NOTE:

1DV.5 Modify Clause 1 by adding the following text:

1DV.5.1 Power Distribution Equipment and Sub-Assemblies

1DV.5.1.1 This standard also is applicable to power distribution subassemblies connected to a mains used to distribute power entirely within a system of equipment also covered by this standard, such as power distribution units (PDUs) in the form of cord-connected power strips and shelves with multiple power outlets (receptacles) and intended to be installed in system racks, cabinets, home entertainment centers, etc.

1DV.5.1.2 For equipment covered by this standard that incorporates components and sub-assemblies that perform a power distribution and control function covered by other standards, such as panelboards, load transfer equipment, or uninterruptible power systems utilized in power conditioners and computer power centers, this standard only may be used for investigation of safety for those aspects not covered by the other standards.

1DV.5.1.3 This standard also does not apply to stand-alone equipment used for distribution of mains power that is covered by individual power distribution equipment standards.

1DV.5.1.4 Based on the specific function, the following requirements are applicable to the stand-alone distribution equipment, or apply additionally to power distribution sub-assemblies and components of equipment covered by this standard, as described in 1dv.5.1.2 and 1dv.5.1.3:

For Industrial Control Equipment, see CSA C22.2 No. 14 and UL 508.

For Panelboards, see CSA C22.2 No. 29 and UL 67.

For Switchboards, see CSA C22.2 No 244 and UL 891.

For Transfer Switch Equipment, see CSA C22.2 No 178.1 and UL 1008.

For Uninterruptible Power Systems, see CSA C22.2 No. 107.3 and UL 1778.

For Power Distribution Centers for Communications Equipment, see UL 1801.

For other forms of power distribution units for general applications, such as,

Relocatable Power Taps, see CSA C22.2 No. 21, Cord Sets and Power Supply Cords, and UL 1363, Relocatable Power Taps.

Cord connected Surge Protective Devices, see CSA Technical Information Letter No. A-24, Interim Certification Requirements for AC Line Connected Wiring Devices with Varistors, and UL 1449, Surge Protective Devices.

Furniture Power Distribution Units, see CSA C22.2 No. 21, Cord Sets and Power Supply Cords, and UL 962A, Furniture Power Distribution Units.

NOTE It is assumed that power distribution equipment covered by the scope 1 of this Standard is interconnected to the "Outlet" of a "Branch Circuit" as defined in Section 0 of the CEC, Part I, and Article 100 of the NEC. In the case of cord-connected equipment, the Outlet is the Receptacle associated with the building wiring. In the case of permanently connected equipment, the Outlet is the interface between the Branch Circuit conductors associated with the building wiring and the input terminals, pressure connectors, or leads associated with the power distribution equipment covered in whole or part by this standard.

NOTE The following are common definitions of the hardware with related 2 functions that require additional investigation to the appropriate Canadian and U.S. standards.

Industrial Control Panel – An assembly of two or more components consisting of one of the following:

Power circuit components only, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers; (1)

Control circuit components only, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, switches, control relays; or (2)

A combination of power and control circuit components. (3)

These components, with associated wiring and terminals, are mounted on or contained within an enclosure or mounted on a subpanel. The industrial control panel does not include the controlled equipment.

Panelboard – A single panel or group of panel units designed for assembly in the form of a single panel, including buses and automatic overcurrent devices, and equipped with or without switches for the control of light, heat, or power circuits; designed to be placed in a cabinet or cutout box placed in or against a wall, partition, or other support; and accessible only from the front.

Switchboard – A large single panel, frame, or assembly of panels on which are mounted, on the face, back, or both, switches, overcurrent and other protective devices, buses, and usually instruments. Switchboards are generally accessible from the rear as well as from the front and are not intended to be installed in cabinets.

Transfer Switch – An automatic or nonautomatic device for transferring one or more load conductor connections from one power source to another.

Uninterruptible Power Supply – A power supply used to provide alternating current power to a load for some period of time in the event of a power failure.

 

Start Year / Status
UL 60065:2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

Standard for Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus - Safety Requirements

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 60065 dated June 29, 2020 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

UL 60065 is an adoption of IEC 60065, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - Safety requirements (Eighth Edition, issued June 2014). Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 60065.

Scope

1.1.1 This International Safety Standard applies to electronic apparatus designed to be fed from the MAINS, from a SUPPLY APPARATUS, from batteries or from REMOTE POWER FEEDING and intended for reception, generation, recording or reproduction of audio, video and associated signals. It also applies to apparatus designed to be used exclusively in combination with the above-mentioned apparatus.

This standard primarily concerns apparatus intended for household and similar general use. but It also covers COMMERCIAL APPARATUS and PROFESSIONAL APPARATUS which may also be used in places of public assembly such as schools, theatres, places of worship and the workplace. PROFESSIONAL APPARATUS intended for use as described above is also covered unless falling specifically within the scope of other standards may be evaluated to requirements in this standard, or to the requirements in UL 1419.

This standard concerns only safety aspects of the above apparatus; it does not concern other matters, such as style or performance.

This standard applies to the above-mentioned apparatus, if designed to be connected to the TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK or similar network, for example by means of an integrated modem.

Some examples of apparatus within the scope of this standard are:

-  receiving apparatus and amplifiers for sound and/or vision;

-  independent LOAD TRANSDUCERS and SOURCE TRANSDUCERS;

-  SUPPLY APPARATUS intended to supply other apparatus covered by the scope of this standard;

-  ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, and electronic accessories such as rhythm generators, tone generators, music tuners and the like for use with electronic or non-electronic musical instruments;

-  audio and/or video educational apparatus;

-  video projectors;

NOTE 1 Film projectors, slide projectors and overhead projectors are covered by IEC 60335-2-56 UL 122

-  video cameras and video monitors;

-  household video games and flipper games;

-  juke boxes;

-  electronic gaming and scoring machines;

NOTE 2 Video games, flipper games and gaming machines and other amusement games for commercial use are covered by IEC 60335-2-82 UL 22

-  teletext equipment;

-  record and optical disc players;

-  tape and optical disc recorders;

-  antenna signal converters and amplifiers;

-  satellite receiver antenna positioners;

NOTE 3 UHF and VHF antenna rotators are covered by UL 150

-  Citizen's Band apparatus;

-  apparatus for IMAGERY;

-  electronic light effect apparatus;

-  apparatus for use in alarm systems;

NOTE 4 Includes cameras, stop motion recorders and the like used in alarm systems. This Standard does not cover the investigation of the actual alarm system.

-  intercommunication apparatus, using low voltage MAINS as the transmission medium;

-  cable head-end receivers;

-  professional general use amplifiers, record or disc players, tape players, recorders, and public address systems;

-  professional sound/video systems;

NOTE 5 The requirements of UL 1419 may also be used to meet the requirements for safety of PROFESSIONAL APPARATUS.

-  electronic flash apparatus for photographic purposes (see Annex l) covered by UL 122; and

-  multimedia apparatus.

The requirements of IEC 60950-1 UL 60950-1 or UL 62368-1 may also be used to meet the requirements for safety of multimedia apparatus (see also IEC Guide 112).

MAINS connected apparatus covered by this standard is intended for installation in compliance with the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70.

1.1.2 This standard applies to apparatus with a RATED SUPPLY VOLTAGE not exceeding

-  250 V a.c. single phase or d.c. supply;

-  433 V a.c. in the case of apparatus for connection to a supply other than single-phase.

1.1.3 This standard applies to apparatus for use at altitudes not exceeding 2 000 m above sea level, primarily in dry locations and in regions with moderate or tropical climates.

For apparatus with protection against splashing water intended for outdoor use, additional requirements are given in Annex a.

For apparatus to be connected to TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS, additional requirements are given in Annex b.

For apparatus intended to be used in vehicles, ships or aircraft, or at altitudes exceeding 2 000 m above sea level, additional requirements may be necessary.

NOTE 1 See Table A.2 of IEC 60664-1:2007.

NOTE 2 China has special requirement in choosing multiplication factors at altitude above 2 000 m.

Requirements, additional to those specified in this standard, may be necessary for apparatus intended for special conditions of use.

1.1.4 For apparatus designed to be fed from the MAINS, this standard applies to apparatus intended to be connected to a MAINS supply with transient overvoltages not exceeding overvoltage category II according to IEC 60664-1.

For apparatus subject to transient overvoltages exceeding those for overvoltage category II, additional protection may be necessary in the MAINS supply of the apparatus.

1.1.5 Certain apparatus covered by the requirements in this standard are also required to comply with applicable requirements in other appropriate standards because of their intended end use applications or environmental conditions.

1.1.6 Audio and video apparatus with nonmetallic enclosures, intended to be installed in air-handling spaces shall additionally comply with the requirements in UL 2043.

Start Year / Status
UL 1678:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Household, Commercial, and Institutional-Use Carts, Stands and Entertainment Centers for Use with Audio and/or Video Equipment

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements apply to household, commercial, and institutional-use carts, stands and entertainment centers intended to provide a surface for the support or attachment of audio and/or video equipment.

1.2 These requirements also apply to tall institutional-use carts and stands intended to provide a surface for the support of audio and/or video equipment that have a support bracket or shelf that is more than 39.4 inches (1 m) above the floor and are intended for use in schools, institutions, hospitals or similar locations where children or persons with diminished capacity are likely to move them or may be asked to move them.

1.3 A furnishing intended to support audio and/or video equipment shall be evaluated in accordance with one of the following:

a) If the audio and/or video support system is not motorized and an entertainment center or a stand with or without casters or wheels, this standard applies;

b) If the audio and/or video support system is intended to be mounted to walls, ceilings or another part of a building structure as the primary support means (it is not touching the floor), the Standard for Wall and Ceiling Mounts and Accessories, UL 2442, applies;

c) If a cart, stand or support surface is supplied with the audio or video equipment by the manufacturer of the audio or video equipment, the requirements contained in the audio or video component standard apply. The Standard for Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus, UL 60065, the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety, UL 60950-1, or the Standard for Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1: Safety Requirements, UL 62368-1, as applicable to the product, applies.

d) Information Technology and Communications Equipment Cabinets, Enclosure and Rack Systems are investigated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1, UL 60950-1 or Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1: Safety Requirements, UL 62368-1.

1.4 These requirements do not apply to any electrical circuitry integral to or provided with a cart, stand or entertainment center.

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UL 1678-2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Household, Commercial, and Institutional-Use Carts, Stands and Entertainment Centers for Use with Audio and/or Video Equipment

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements apply to household, commercial, and institutional-use carts, stands and entertainment centers intended to provide a surface for the support or attachment of audio and/or video equipment.

1.2 These requirements also apply to tall institutional-use carts and stands intended to provide a surface for the support of audio and/or video equipment that have a support bracket or shelf that is more than 39.4 inches (1 m) above the floor and are intended for use in schools, institutions, hospitals or similar locations where children or persons with diminished capacity are likely to move them or may be asked to move them.

 

1.3 A furnishing intended to support audio and/or video equipment shall be evaluated in accordance with one of the following:

  1. a) If the audio and/or video support system is not motorized and an entertainment center or a stand with or without casters or wheels, this standard applies;

  2. b) If the audio and/or video support system is intended to be mounted to walls, ceilings or another part of a building structure as the primary support means (it is not touching the floor), the Standard for Wall and Ceiling Mounts and Accessories, UL 2442, applies;

  3. c) If a cart, stand or support surface is supplied with the audio or video equipment by the manufacturer of the audio or video equipment, the requirements contained in the audio or video component standard apply. The Standard for Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus, UL 60065, the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety, UL 60950-1, or the Standard for Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1: Safety Requirements, UL 62368-1, as applicable to the product, applies.

  4. d) Information Technology and Communications Equipment Cabinets, Enclosure and Rack Systems are investigated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1, UL 60950-1 or Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1: Safety Requirements, UL 62368-1.

1.4 These requirements do not apply to any electrical circuitry integral to or provided with a cart, stand or entertainment center.

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UL 1069:2007 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment

Notes:

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This revision of ANSI/UL 1069 dated July 14, 2023 includes an increase of continuous DC limitation from 42.4 Volts to 60 Volts: 2.6.1, 3.15, Table 14.1, 15.2, 19.3.3, 19.3.3A, Figure 19.1, 30.1, Table 40.1 and 41.1

Scope

1.1 The requirements in this standard cover the individual units and equipment that operate within the context of a fundamental hospital signaling nurse call system (NCS).

1.2 A fundamental NCS provides audible and visual communication between patients and staff in a health care facility and conforms to the minimum requirements established in the Health Care Facilities Code, NFPA 99, and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.3 Accessory equipment or devices which are intended to be interfaced with a fundamental NCS to initiate routine calls or supplementary operation and which do not initiate emergency or code call signaling can be evaluated for compliance with applicable requirements described in this standard.

1.4 A minimal fundamental NCS performs the following operations:

  1. a) Call Initiation – Activation of a staff or patient request for assistance via fixed or portable call initiation station,

  2. b) Notification – Call annunciation (audible and visual) at a primary call notification station,

  3. c) Notification – Call-placed indicator (visual) on the call initiation station,

  4. d) Notification – Call annunciation at a corridor dome light,

  5. e) Notification – Zone annunciation (audible and visual) on a zone dome light, and

  6. f) Call reset/cancellation.

1.5 A fundamental NCS may employ a wireless interface to perform fundamental operations or a supplementary operation such as notification at a redundant portable nurse’s station.

1.6 The units comprising a fundamental NCS covered by this standard are intended to be installed in patient care areas, staff areas, and support areas of a health care facility in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and the Health Care Facilities Code, NFPA 99.

1.7 These requirements do not cover medical and dental equipment, line isolation monitors, X-ray equipment, electrically heated pads, therapeutic lamps, refrigerated oxygen therapy equipment, food warming cabinets and carts, equipment employed in inhalation anesthetizing or hazardous locations, office intercoms, or similar equipment and products covered by individual requirements.

1.8 These requirements do not cover equipment employed in an area of hyperbaric oxygenation, in which a patient is exposed during oxygen therapy to pressures greater than ambient atmosphere.

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UL 1069:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This new edition of ANSI/UL 1069 dated February 8, 2024 includes the following:

– Added requirements for Class 2 Supply Equipment for use in UL 1069; 2.2.2, 3.38, 3.49, 4.4, 12.2, 18.1.5, Section 34.2.3, 46.9 – 46.12

– Update to Section 3, Glossary, to remove terms not used in the standard.

This new edition also incorporates editorial changes including renumbering and reformatting to align with current style.

Scope

1.1 The requirements in this Standard cover the individual units and equipment that operate within the context of a fundamental hospital signaling nurse call system (NCS).

1.2 A fundamental NCS provides audible and visual communication between patients and staff in a health care facility and conforms to the minimum requirements established in the Health Care Facilities Code, NFPA 99, and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.3 Accessory equipment or devices which are intended to be interfaced with a fundamental NCS to initiate routine calls or supplementary operation and which do not initiate emergency or code call signaling can be evaluated for compliance with applicable requirements described in this Standard.

1.4 A minimal fundamental NCS performs the following operations:

a) Call Initiation – Activation of a staff or patient request for assistance via fixed or portable call initiation station,

b) Notification – Call annunciation (audible and visual) at a primary call notification station,

c) Notification – Call-placed indicator (visual) on the call initiation station,

d) Notification – Call annunciation at a corridor dome light,

e) Notification – Zone annunciation (audible and visual) on a zone dome light, and

f) Call reset/cancellation.

1.5 A fundamental NCS may employ a wireless interface to perform fundamental operations or a supplementary operation such as notification at a redundant portable nurse's station.

1.6 The units comprising a fundamental NCS covered by this Standard are intended to be installed in patient care areas, staff areas, and support areas of a health care facility in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and the Health Care Facilities Code, NFPA 99.

1.7 These requirements do not cover medical and dental equipment, line isolation monitors, X-ray equipment, electrically heated pads, therapeutic lamps, refrigerated oxygen therapy equipment, food warming cabinets and carts, equipment employed in inhalation anesthetizing or hazardous locations, office intercoms, or similar equipment and products covered by individual requirements.

1.8 These requirements do not cover equipment employed in an area of hyperbaric oxygenation, in which a patient is exposed during oxygen therapy to pressures greater than ambient atmosphere.

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UL 2684:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Video and Thermal Image Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems

Notes:
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Application: Automotive
UL 2594:2016 - Start year: : 2016
Description:

Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

Notes:

Scope

1.1 This Standard covers conductive electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment with a primary source voltage of 600 V ac or less, with a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz, and intended to provide ac power to an electric vehicle with an on-board charging unit. This Standard covers electric vehicle supply equipment intended for use where ventilation is not required.

1.2 With reference to 1.1, the following list of examples of electric vehicle supply equipment are included in this Standard:

a)    EV Cord Sets - Rated 125 Vac maximum, 16 A maximum, intended for indoor and outdoor use;

b)    Fastened in place EV Charging Stations - Rated 250 Vac maximum, 40 A maximum, intended for indoor or outdoor use;

c)    Fixed in place EV Charging Stations - Rated 600 Vac maximum, intended for indoor or indoor/outdoor use; and

d)    Fixed in place EV Power Outlet - Rated 600 Vac maximum, intended for indoor or indoor/outdoor use.

For Mexico, use 127 Vac where 120 or 125 Vac is referenced in this Standard. In Canada and the United States, this does not apply.

1.3 The products covered by this Standard are intended for use in accordance with the Installation Codes in Annex A, Ref. No.1.

1.4 This Standard does not cover cord sets or power supply cords for applications other than EV charging cord sets. For cord sets and power supply cords not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 2 and No. 3.

1.5 With reference to 1.2, this Standard does not cover electric vehicle charging equipment. For EV charging equipment not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 4.

1.6 This Standard does not cover electric vehicle connectors. For electric vehicle connectors not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 5

1.7 This Standard does not cover regular-use power outlets. For regular-use power outlets not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 6.

1.8 This Standard does not cover equipment intended for wireless power transfer, which may also be designated as wireless charging, inductive charging, magnetic resonance charging, or any other similar designation indicating the transfer of power from the EVSE to the vehicle through other than a conductive connection.

Summary of Topics

This Second Edition of the Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, UL 2594, is being issued to incorporate the following:

1. Addition of Definition for Output Cable to the Electric Vehicle

2. Revision to the Definition for EVSE

3. Revision to the Mold Stress-Relief Distortion Test

4. EVSE with Smart Grid Capability

5. Addition of 50 Hz Ratings in the Scope

6. Revision of Scope to Exclude Wireless Charging

7. Revisions to Clarify that the Definitions Apply to All Vehicle Technologies

8. Editorial Changes to the Definitions

9. Editorial Clarifications to the Description of Products

10. Reversal of Cord Length Requirements

11. Addition of Reference Pointers to Section 28, Overcurrent Protective Devices

12. Changes to Product Designations

13. Clarification of Requirements for Products Intended for Use in Commercial Garages

14. Editorial Corrections

15. Deletion of Section 70

16. Revision to the Definition of Electric Vehicle to Include Motorcycles

17. Revision of Requirements for Overcurrent Protective Devices

18. Additional Reference to CSA C22.2 No. 0

19. Revision to Requirements for the Fastening in Place of Cord-Connected Products Rated Higher than 125 V ac

20. Deletion of Required Extra Hard Usage Flexible Cord for EV Cord Sets Designated for Use in Classified Areas

21. Revision to Require Nonlocking Plug Types to be Used for Cord- and Plug-Connected Products

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UL 583:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Electric-Battery-Powered Industrial Trucks

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 583 dated May 14, 2021 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Revision to 64.2 to Allow for Electronic Distribution of Installation Instructions for Field-installed Accessories

– Revision to 22.4.2 to Correct the Course Length for Towing Tractors

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover electric powered industrial trucks, such as tractors, platform-lift trucks, fork-lift trucks, and other vehicles designed for specific industrial uses, with respect to a risk of fire, electric shock, and explosion. These requirements do not cover such electric powered industrial trucks with respect to other possible risks that may be associated with the use of such trucks.

1.2 These requirements cover power sources intended for use in the electric powered industrial trucks mentioned in 1, with respect to the risk of fire, electric shock, and explosion.

1.3 Deleted

1.4 These requirements cover Types E, CGH, E or CGH, EE, ES, and EX electric powered industrial trucks.

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UL 2594:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

Notes:

This Third Edition of the Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, UL 2594 dated December 15, 2022, includes the following revisions: a) Removal of requirement to fasten in place devices rated over 125 V; b) Increase voltage to 1000 V input; c) Revisions due to withdrawal of UL 2744; d) Location of interrupting device for personnel protection systems in EVSE in accordance with the NEC.

1.1 This Standard applies to conductive electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment with a primary source voltage of 1000 V ac or less, with a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz, and intended to provide ac power to an electric vehicle with an on-board charging unit. This Standard covers electric vehicle supply equipment intended for use where ventilation is not required.

1.2 With reference to 1, the following list of examples of electric vehicle supply equipment are included in this Standard:

  1. a) EV Cord Sets – Rated 125 Vac maximum, 16 A maximum, intended for indoor and outdoor use;

  2. b) Fastened in place EV Charging Stations – Rated 250 Vac maximum, 40 A maximum, intended for indoor or outdoor use;

  3. c) Fixed in place EV Charging Stations – Rated 1000 Vac maximum, intended for indoor or indoor/outdoor use; and

  4. d) Fixed in place EV Power Outlet – Rated 1000 Vac maximum, intended for indoor or indoor/outdoor use.

For Mexico, use 127 Vac where 120 or 125 Vac is referenced in this Standard. In Canada and the United States, this does not apply.

1.3 The products covered by this Standard are intended for use in accordance with the Installation Codes in Annex A, Ref. No. 1.

1.4 This Standard does not cover cord sets or power supply cords for applications other than EV charging cord sets. For cord sets and power supply cords not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 2 and No. 3.

1.5 With reference to 2, this Standard does not cover electric vehicle charging equipment. For EV charging equipment not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 4.

1.6 This Standard does not cover electric vehicle connectors. For electric vehicle connectors not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 5

1.7 This Standard does not cover regular-use power outlets. For regular-use power outlets not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 6.

1.8 This Standard does not cover equipment intended for wireless power transfer, which may also be designated as wireless charging, inductive charging, magnetic resonance charging, or any other similar designation indicating the transfer of power from the EVSE to the vehicle through other than a conductive connection.

 

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Application: Battery
UL 1310:2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

These requirements cover indoor and outdoor use Class 2 power supplies and battery chargers. These units utilize an isolating transformer and may incorporate components to provide an alternating- or direct-current output. Each output provides Class 2 power levels in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Maximum output voltage does not exceed 42.4 V peak for alternating current, 60 V for continuous direct current. These products are intended primarily to provide power to low voltage, electrically operated devices

Notes:

a)    Portable and semipermanent mounted direct plug-in units provided with 15 A blade configurations for use on nominal 120 or 240 V alternating current branch circuits with a maximum potential of 150 V to ground;

b)    Cord- and plug-connected units provided with a 15 or 20 A attachment plug configuration for use on nominal 120 or 240 V alternating current branch circuits with a maximum potential of 150 V to ground; and

c)    Units permanently connected to the input supply for use on nominal 600 V or less alternating or direct current branch circuit.

Direct plug-in and cord-connected units may also be provided with an integral cigarette lighter connector assembly, or a direct current input jack for being powered from a vehicle battery adapter or from a data port associated with information technology equipment. These units utilize an isolating transformer and may incorporate components to provide an alternating- or direct-current output. Each output provides Class 2 power levels in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Maximum output voltage does not exceed 42.4 V peak for alternating current, 60 V for continuous direct current. These products are intended primarily to provide power to low voltage, electrically operated devices.

1.2 These requirements cover direct plug-in and cord-connected products whose input power does not exceed 660 W under any possible condition of output loading.

1.3 These requirements do not cover the effect that a power unit may have on the equipment or system to which it is connected.

1.4 A product marked for a specific end-use involving additional considerations may be subject to additional requirements found in the applicable end-product standard. See 51.4. Examples include considerations related to:

a)    Mechanical risks such as those presented by tools;

b)    Build up of static charges such as those of radio equipment with external antennae connections;

c)    Special shock limits such as those for medical equipment; and

d)    Fire risks such as those posed by decorative lighting products.

1.5 These requirements do not cover products intended to charge batteries for starter motors used to start engines. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries, UL 1236.

1.6 These requirements cover Class 2 products, as defined in this standard, intended for use with toys. Products of this type shall also comply with the Standard for Toy Transformers, UL 697.

1.7 These requirements do not cover products with outputs other than Class 2, nor battery chargers intended to charge batteries employed in wheel chairs or similar types of mobility aids. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2, UL 1012.

1.8 Products without a rectifier may be covered by the Standard for Low Voltage Transformers – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 5085-1, and the Standard for Low Voltage Transformers – Part 3: Class 2 and Class 3 Transformers, UL 5085-3.

1.9 These requirements do not cover products powered solely by a dc source. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Power Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Craft, UL 458, or by other requirements appropriate for the intended application.

1.10 These requirements do not cover products intended for supplying low voltage landscape lighting. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems, UL 1838.

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UL 1236:2016 - Start year: : 2016
Description:

This revision was issued to incorporate the following changes:

1. Revised Supplement SC to allow a communication interface to take the place of physical meters and alarms

2. Revised Supplement SE to allow a communication interface to take the place of physical meters and alarms

 January 15, 2016

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

The following changes in requirements to the Standard for Safety for Battery Chargers and Charging Engine-Starter Batteries, UL 1236, are being proposed:

1. Modify Supplement SC to allow a communication interface to take the place of physical meters and alarms

2. Modify Supplement SE to allow a communication interface to take the place of physical meters and alarms

Notes:

These requirements cover battery chargers rated 600 volts or less and intended for household or commercial use to charge lead-acid engine-starter and other starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) type batteries, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The requirements also cover a battery charger intended to be permanently installed on a boat.

1.2 A battery charger for use with an internal combustion engine driving a centrifugal fire pump shall comply with the requirements of this Standard and the applicable requirements for the end product.

1.3 These requirements do not cover the following types of battery chargers:

a)    Battery chargers for use in industrial applications as covered by the Standard for Industrial Battery Chargers, UL 1564;

b)    Battery charger systems for use in electric vehicle applications covered by the Standard for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment, UL 2202;

c)    Battery chargers for use with portable tools or household appliances as covered by the Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2, UL 1012, or the Standard for Class 2 Power Units, UL 1310; and

d)    Battery chargers for fire protection signaling service.

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UL 1310:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Standard for Class 2 Power Units

This revision of ANSI/UL 1310 dated August 16, 2019 includes the Removal of Background Marking Requirement.

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover indoor and outdoor use Class 2 power supplies and battery chargers. These units utilize an isolating transformer and may incorporate components to provide an alternating- or direct-current output. Each output provides Class 2 power levels in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Maximum output voltage does not exceed 42.4 V peak for alternating current, 60 V for continuous direct current. These products are intended primarily to provide power to low voltage, electrically operated devices. These requirements apply to:

a)    Portable and semipermanent mounted direct plug-in units provided with 15 A blade configurations for use on nominal 120 or 240 V alternating current branch circuits with a maximum potential of 150 V to ground;

b)    Cord- and plug-connected units provided with a 15 or 20 A attachment plug configuration for use on nominal 120 or 240 V alternating current branch circuits with a maximum potential of 150 V to ground; and

c)    Units permanently connected to the input supply for use on nominal 600 V or less alternating or direct current branch circuit.

Direct plug-in and cord-connected units may also be provided with an integral cigarette lighter connector assembly, or a direct current input jack for being powered from a vehicle battery adapter or from a data port associated with information technology equipment. These units utilize an isolating transformer and may incorporate components to provide an alternating- or direct-current output. Each output provides Class 2 power levels in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Maximum output voltage does not exceed 42.4 V peak for alternating current, 60 V for continuous direct current. These products are intended primarily to provide power to low voltage, electrically operated devices.

1.2 These requirements cover direct plug-in and cord-connected products whose input power does not exceed 660 W under any possible condition of output loading.

1.3 These requirements do not cover the effect that a power unit may have on the equipment or system to which it is connected.

1.4 A product marked for a specific end-use involving additional considerations may be subject to additional requirements found in the applicable end-product standard. See 51.4. Examples include considerations related to:

a)    Mechanical risks such as those presented by tools;

b)    Build up of static charges such as those of radio equipment with external antennae connections;

c)    Special shock limits such as those for medical equipment; and

d)    Fire risks such as those posed by decorative lighting products.

1.5 These requirements do not cover products intended to charge batteries for starter motors used to start engines. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries, UL 1236.

1.6 These requirements cover Class 2 products, as defined in this Standard, intended for use with toys. Products of this type shall also comply with the Standard for Toy Transformers, UL 697.

1.7 These requirements do not cover products with outputs other than Class 2, nor battery chargers intended to charge batteries employed in wheel chairs or similar types of mobility aids. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2, UL 1012.

1.8 Products without a rectifier may be covered by the Standard for Low Voltage Transformers - Part 1: General Requirements, UL 5085-1, and the Standard for Low Voltage Transformers - Part 3: Class 2 and Class 3 Transformers, UL 5085-3.

1.9 These requirements do not cover products powered solely by a dc source. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Power Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Craft, UL 458, or by other requirements appropriate for the intended application.

1.10 These requirements do not cover products intended for supplying low voltage landscape lighting. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems, UL 1838.

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UL 1236:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries

ANSI Approved: January 12, 2021

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover battery chargers rated 600 volts or less and intended for household or commercial use to charge lead-acid engine-starter and other starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) type batteries, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The requirements also cover a battery charger intended to be permanently installed on a boat.

1.2 A battery charger for use with an internal combustion engine driving a centrifugal fire pump shall comply with the requirements of this Standard and the applicable requirements for the end product.

1.3 These requirements do not cover the following types of battery chargers:

  1. a) Battery chargers for use in industrial applications as covered by the Standard for Industrial Battery Chargers, UL 1564;

  2. b) Battery charger systems for use in electric vehicle applications covered by the Standard for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment, UL 2202;

  3. c) Battery chargers for use with portable tools or household appliances as covered by the Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2, UL 1012, or the Standard for Class 2 Power Units, UL 1310; and

  4. d) Battery chargers for fire protection signaling service.

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UL 1564:2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

Industrial Battery Chargers

ANSI Approved: August 11, 2020

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover battery chargers rated 600 volts or less. They are intended to be used in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, to charge industrial storage batteries which are used to provide power for material handling trucks, tractors, personnel carriers, and similar motive equipment. These chargers may be either cord and plug connected or permanently connected.

1.2 A battery charger that is not a complete assembly and depends upon installation in an end product for compliance with the requirements in this Standard is investigated under the requirements of this Standard and the standard for the end product.

1.3 These requirements do not cover:

  1. a) Battery chargers for use in a marina, boatyard, or other marine application;

  2. b) Battery chargers for fire protection signaling service;

  3. c) Household battery chargers;

  4. d) Automotive battery chargers;

  5. e) Battery chargers for use with an internal combustion engine driving a centrifugal fire pump; or

  6. f) Appliances or systems in which a battery charger is used.

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UL 2202:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

DC Charging Equipment for Electric Vehicles

Notes:

This Third Edition of ANSI/UL 2202 dated December 15, 2022 reflects the trinational standard for Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Scope

1.1 These requirements apply to DC conductive charging equipment intended to be supplied with a maximum input voltage of 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc, for recharging the propulsion batteries in over-the-road electric vehicles (EV). DC charging equipment for EV installations are intended for either:

  1. a) Dry location only, or

  2. b) Dry, wet, and damp location.

Equipment is intended to be installed in accordance with the Installation Codes in Annex A, Ref. No. 1.

1.2 The output of the DC charging equipment for EV shall not exceed 1500 V dc.

1.3 For the purposes of this Standard, the term "electric vehicle", designated throughout by the initials "EV", is considered to cover electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in versions of these vehicles.

1.4 DC charging equipment for EV that is not a complete assembly and depends upon installation in an end product for compliance with the requirements in this Standard is investigated under the requirements of this Standard and the standard for the end product.

1.5 These requirements do not cover battery chargers covered by Annex A, Ref. Nos. 2 and 3.

1.6 These requirements do not cover on-board chargers.

1.7 These requirements do not cover electric vehicle supply equipment covered by Annex A, Ref. No. 4.

1.8 These requirements do not cover DC charging equipment for EV intended to be used in hazardous locations, such as near fuel dispensing stations.

Start Year / Status
UL 2202:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Standard for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment

Notes:

UL Revision

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment UL 2202

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover conductive charging system equipment intended to be supplied by a branch circuit of 600 volts or less for recharging the storage batteries in over-the-road electric vehicles (EV). The equipment includes off board and on board chargers. Off-board equipment may be considered for indoor use only or indoor/outdoor use. On board equipment is always considered outdoor use. Off board equipment is intended to be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.1 revised October 5, 2012

1.2 For the purposes of this standard, the term “electric vehicle”, designated throughout by the initials “EV”, is considered to cover electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in versions of these vehicles.

1.3 Electric vehicle charging system equipment that is not a complete assembly and depends upon installation in an end product for compliance with the requirements in this standard is investigated under the requirements of this standard and the standard for the end product. On board chargers that rely upon specific installation requirements within an EV for compliance with the requirements in this standard, are to be evaluated based on those installation requirements and equipment.

1.3 revised October 5, 2012

1.4 These requirements do not cover battery chargers covered by the Standard for Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries, UL 1236, or the Standard for Industrial Battery Chargers, UL 1564.

1.5 The requirements for devices or systems intended to reduce the risk of electric shock to the user in grounded or isolated circuits for charging electric vehicles are covered in the Standard for Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits; Part 1: General Requirements, UL 2231-1, and the Standard for Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits; Part 2: Particular Requirements for Protective Devices for Use in Charging Systems, UL 2231-2.

1.6 The requirements in clauses 2 - 84 apply directly to off board charging equipment. Supplement SA applies directly to on board charging equipment.

1.6 added April 22, 2011

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UL 1323:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Scaffold Hoists

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision to ANSI/UL 1323 dated January 4, 2023 includes State of Battery Charger Indicator; 3.5, 5.4 and 15.2.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover manual and power-operated type portable hoists intended for use with scaffolds suspended by wire ropes.

1.2 This standard covers electrically powered hoists rated 1000 volts or less to be employed in nonhazardous environmental locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

Start Year / Status
UL 2054:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Household and Commercial Batteries

Notes:

This revision of UL 2054 dated March 10, 2022 includes editorial corrections to the equations in 16.8, 17.8 and Figure 19.1. No other changes have been made.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) batteries for use as power sources in products. These batteries consist of either a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by chemical reaction.

1.2 These requirements are intended to reduce the risk of fire or explosion when batteries are used in a product. The proper use of these batteries in a particular application is dependent on their use in a complete product that complies with the requirements applicable to such a product.

1.3 These requirements are intended to cover batteries for general use and do not include the combination of the battery and the host product which are covered by requirements in the host product standard.

1.4 These requirements are also intended to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion when batteries are removed from a product to be transported, stored, or discarded.

1.5 These requirements do not cover the toxicity risk that results from the ingestion of a battery or its contents, nor the risk of injury to persons that occurs if a battery is cut open to provide access to its contents.

 

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UL 2271:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Standard for Batteries for Use In Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) Applications

UL CSDS Proposal

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover electrical energy storage assemblies (EESAs) such as battery packs and combination battery pack-electrochemical capacitor assemblies and the subassembly/modules that make up these assemblies for use in light electric-powered vehicles (LEVs) as defined in this standard.

1.2 This standard does not evaluate the performance or reliability of these devices.

1.3 This standard does not include requirements for the evaluation of EESAs intended for use in electric vehicles, such as on-road passenger vehicles intended for use on public roadways including highways and heavy duty off road vehicles such as battery powered ride-on industrial trucks, which are covered under the Standard for Batteries for Use in Electric Vehicles, UL 2580 / ULC-S2580.

1.4 This standard does not include requirements for evaluation of EESAs intended for use in light electric rail (LER) applications, which are covered under the Standard for Batteries for Use in Stationary, Vehicle Auxiliary Power and Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications, UL 1973.

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UL 2271:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Batteries for Use In Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) Applications

Notes:

Summary of Topics

The Second Edition of UL/ULC 2271 has been issued to reflect the latest ANSI and SCC approval dates, and to incorporate the the following changes in requirements:

Correction of Cell Criteria and Tolerance Information.

Vibration Endurance Test Revisions.

Revision of marking and instruction requirements for EESAs that are not removed when charging.

Addition of Production Quality Control Criteria in 17.4.

Clarifications to the functional safety criteria.

Clarification of connections to battery cells.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover electrical energy storage assemblies (EESAs) such as battery packs and combination battery pack-electrochemical capacitor assemblies and the subassembly/modules that make up these assemblies for use in light electric-powered vehicles (LEVs) as defined in this standard.

1.2 This standard does not evaluate the performance or reliability of these devices.

1.3 This standard does not include requirements for the evaluation of EESAs intended for use in electric vehicles, such as on-road passenger vehicles intended for use on public roadways including highways and heavy duty off road vehicles such as battery powered ride-on industrial trucks, which are covered under the Standard for Batteries for Use in Electric Vehicles, UL 2580 / ULC-S2580.

1.4 This standard does not include requirements for evaluation of EESAs intended for use in light electric rail (LER) applications, which are covered under the Standard for Batteries for Use in Stationary, Vehicle Auxiliary Power and Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications, UL 1973.

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UL 1973:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

ANSI/CAN/UL Batteries for Use in Stationary and Motive Auxiliary Power Applications

Notes:

SCC Approved: February 25, 2022 ANSI Approved: February 25, 2022

The Third Edition of UL 1973 has been issued to reflect the latest ANSI and SCC approval dates, and to incorporate the proposals dated May 21, 2021 and October 29, 2021.

1.1 These requirements cover battery systems as defined by this standard for use as energy storage for stationary applications such as for PV, wind turbine storage or for UPS, etc. applications. These systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70, C22.1, or other applicable installation codes.

1.2 These requirements also cover battery systems as defined by this standard for use in light electric rail (LER) applications and stationary rail applications such as rail substations. These systems are intended for installation within either the rail car or within a sheltered stationary location such as a rail substation. These battery systems may utilize regenerative braking from the trains as a source of energy for recharging and are intended for direct or indirect connection to the rail power lines. These battery systems are intended for balancing loads during peak hours, serving as an energy storage device during regenerative breaking of the trains, and as a source of emergency power to move trains to the nearest station during power outages.

1.3 These requirements are also applicable to batteries for use in vehicle auxiliary power (VAP) systems that are utilized in recreational vehicles and other vehicles to provide power for various applications such as lighting and appliances. These batteries are not used for traction power in the vehicles, since batteries for traction power are to be evaluated to UL/ULC 2580 and UL/ULC 2271 as applicable to the intended motive application.

1.4 Annex B of this standard includes requirements specific to sodium-beta type technologies. Annex C of this standard includes requirements specific to flowing electrolyte technologies. Annex H of this standard includes requirements specific to vented and valve regulated lead acid and nickel cadmium batteries. Annex I of this standard includes requirements specific to mechanically recharged metal-air batteries.

1.5 This standard evaluates the battery system's ability to safely withstand simulated abuse conditions. This standard evaluates the system based upon the manufacturer's specified charge and discharge parameters.

1.6 This standard does not evaluate the performance (i.e. capacity measurements under various discharge conditions) or reliability (i.e. capacity measurements under various environmental conditions) of these devices.

1.7 is a boundary diagram example for a battery system for this application. is a boundary diagram example for a module for this application.

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UL 1974:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Standard for Evaluation for Repurposing Batteries

Notes:

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the sorting and grading process of battery packs, modules and cells and electrochemical capacitors that were originally configured and used for other purposes, such as electric vehicle propulsion, and that are intended for a repurposed use application, such as for use in energy storage systems and other applications for battery packs, modules, cells and electrochemical capacitors.

1.2 This standard also covers application specific requirements for repurposed battery packs/systems and battery packs/systems utilizing repurposed modules, cells and other components.

1.3 This standard does not cover the process for remanufactured batteries, which are also referred to as refurbished or rebuilt batteries.

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UL 1974:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

ANSI/CAN/UL Standard for Evaluation for Repurposing Batteries

Notes:

Summary of Topics

The First Edition of UL 1974 has been issued to reflect the latest ANSI and SCC approval dates, and to incorporate the proposals dated March 30, 2018 and August 17, 2018.

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the sorting and grading process of battery packs, modules and cells and electrochemical capacitors that were originally configured and used for other purposes, such as electric vehicle propulsion, and that are intended for a repurposed use application, such as for use in energy storage systems and other applications for battery packs, modules, cells and electrochemical capacitors.

1.2 This standard also covers application specific requirements for repurposed battery packs/systems and battery packs/systems utilizing repurposed modules, cells and other components.

1.3 This standard does not cover the process for remanufactured batteries, which are also referred to as refurbished or rebuilt batteries.

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UL 2056:2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

UL LLC Outline of Investigation for Safety of Lithium-ion Power Banks

Notes:

Scope

This outline of investigation specifies requirements and tests for the safety of power banks using lithium-ion batteries as the energy source, with input and output voltages not exceeding 20 Vdc.

NOTE 1 Power banks integrated (removable only) in luggage, carrying cases, bags, packs, etc. are within the scope of this outline of investigation.

NOTE 2 This outline of investigation does not apply to:

– Power banks with jump start function covered by UL 2743;

– Power banks provided as a part of an appliance;

– Power banks provided as part of a mobility device, including luggage with means of propulsion.

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UL/ULC 2271:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Batteries for Use In Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) Applications

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This new edition of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 2271, Standard for Batteries for Use In Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) Applications, dated September 14, 2023 includes the following changes:

– Modification of the normal operation conditions and cycle number during Temperature Test; 5.2, 33.1, and Table 33.1

– Clarification of the scope to better distinguish what is covered under UL/ULC 2271 versus UL/ULC 2580; 1.1, 1.4, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.14, 6.25, 6.29, 6.32, 6.40, 16.2, 16.3, and 16.8

– Updates to Functional Safety criteria; 6.34, 6.35, 6.36 and Section 15

– Additional guidance on protection of corrosion between dissimilar metals; 5.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, Annex B, B1, and Table B.1

– Addition of requirements for when repurposed batteries are used; 5.2, Section 16, 16.8, Section 46, Annex C, and Table C.1

– Addition of a High Rate Charge Test that evaluates the safety when charging at a rate higher than the specified maximum level, Table 18.1, Section 21, 21.2, Table 21.1, and Section 24

– Addition of the Overload Under Discharge Test to replace the "soft short" in the Short Circuit Test; 6.32, Table 18.1, 21.1, 21.2 and Section 26

– Addition of a Single Cell Failure Design Tolerance Test for large size batteries; Table 18.1 section Table 21.1 and Section 45.

– Replaced reference to UL 60950-1 with UL 62368-1 throughout the Standard.

– Replaced reference to ISO 12405-1 with ISO 6469-1 throughout the Standard.

– Corrections to Manufacturing and Production Line Testing and inclusion of a 100% check on active controls relied upon for safety; 17.2, 17.4.

– Addition of a normal operation limit check in Overcharge and Overdischarge Test; 23.3, 23.6, 27.2 and 27.5

– Addition of a grounding continuity test; Section 14 and Section 32

– Editorial revisions throughout the Standard.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover electrical energy storage assemblies (EESAs) such as battery packs and combination battery pack-electrochemical capacitor assemblies and the subassembly/modules that make up these assemblies for use in light electric-powered vehicles (LEVs) as defined in this standard.

1.2 This standard does not evaluate the performance or reliability of these devices.

1.3 This standard does not include requirements for the evaluation of EESAs intended for use in electric vehicles, such as on-road passenger vehicles intended for use on public roadways including highways and heavy duty off road vehicles such as battery powered ride-on industrial trucks, which are covered under the Standard for Batteries for Use in Electric Vehicles, UL 2580 / ULC-S2580.

1.4 This standard does not include requirements for evaluation of EESAs intended for use in light electric rail (LER) applications, which are covered under the Standard for Batteries for Use in Stationary, Vehicle Auxiliary Power and Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications, UL 1973.

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UL 310:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Electrical Quick-Connect Terminals

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This new edition of ANSI/UL 310 dated November 30, 2023 includes the following changes:

– Dimensions for double-ended test tab; Figure 5.5

– Alternate information means; 7.11

– Editorial changes; 6.5.1.9 and 6.6.3.1

Scope

1.1 This standard applies to quick-connect terminals, both connectors and tabs, having nominal widths of 2.8, 3.2, 4.8, 5.2, and 6.3 mm (0.110, 0.125, 0.187, 0.205, and 0.250 in). They are intended for internal wiring connections in electrical equipment and for the field termination of conductors to electrical equipment in accordance with Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, in Canada, and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, in the United States of America.

1.2 These requirements apply to quick-connect terminals intended for use with one or two 26 – 10 AWG (0.13 - 5.3 mm2) copper conductors.

1.3 These requirements do not apply to terminals for use with aluminum conductors.

1.4 These requirements do not apply to multi-pole devices. Multi-pole devices are covered by UL 1977 and CSA C22.2 No. 182.3.

1.5 In Canada, general requirements applicable to this standard are given in CSA C22.2 No. 0.

Start Year / Status
UL 1973:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Standard for Batteries for Use in Stationary, Vehicle Auxiliary Power and Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover battery systems as defined by this standard for use as energy storage for stationary applications such as for PV, wind turbine storage or for UPS, etc. applications. These systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70, C22.1, or other applicable installation codes.

1.2 These requirements also cover battery systems as defined by this standard for use in light electric rail (LER) applications and stationary rail applications such as rail substations. These systems are intended for installation within either the rail car or within a sheltered stationary location such as a rail substation. These battery systems may utilize regenerative braking from the trains as a source of energy for recharging and are intended for direct or indirect connection to the rail power lines. These battery systems are intended for balancing loads during peak hours, serving as an energy storage device during regenerative breaking of the trains, and as a source of emergency power to move trains to the nearest station during power outages.

1.3 Appendix b of this standard includes requirements specific to sodium-beta type technologies. Appendix c of this standard includes requirements specific to flowing electrolyte technologies.

1.4 This standard evaluates the battery system's ability to safely withstand simulated abuse conditions. This standard evaluates the system based upon the manufacturer's specified charge and discharge parameters.

1.5 This standard does not evaluate the performance (i.e. capacity measurements under various discharge conditions) or reliability (i.e. capacity measurements under various environmental conditions) of these devices.

1.6 Figure 1.1 is a boundary diagram example for a battery system for this application. Figure 1.2 is a boundary diagram example for a module for this application.

1.6 Figure 1.1Components of a battery system

1.6 Figure 1.2Module – boundary diagram

 

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Application: Cable and Harnesses
UL 2238:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Standard for Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution

Notes:

These requirements cover devices intended for inter-connection of equipment, sensors, and actuators in remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits. Included are cable assemblies and fittings, feeder-tap cable systems, feed-through connectors, multi-outlet fittings, panel-mount fittings, and splitters. These devices are not intended for disconnect means. These devices are rated not more than 60 A and not more than 600 V.

1.2 This standard also contains Supplement sa – Short Circuit Current Rated (SCCR) Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution.

1.3 Unless otherwise noted, all devices are intended for indoor use.

1.4 These devices are for use on alternating current, direct current, or both.

1.5 The cable assembly fittings and panel-mount fittings are intended to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The cable assembly fittings are intended to be assembled or molded on flexible cord.

1.6 Each type of device covered by this standard is described in generic terms where practicable. Reference to use locations identified in the National Electrical Code or specific applications are omitted unless they are required for the identification of the device type. Such additional information is included in the applicable standards for the end-use product involved or in markings for the device.

1.7 This standard does not cover male-to-male cable assemblies.

1.8 This standard does not directly apply to the following but may supplement other applicable standards:

a) Devices produced integrally with flexible cord or cable that are covered by the Standard for Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords, UL 817;

b) Devices intended for connection to the branch circuit, such as attachment plugs, cord connectors, receptacles, inlets, and outlets, that are covered by the Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles, UL 498;

c) Devices solely intended for direct connection to the branch circuit in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and that are provided with contacts of the pin and sleeve type, covered by the Standard for Plugs, Receptacles, and Cable Connectors, of the Pin and Sleeve Type, UL 1682;

d) Devices intended to interconnect industrial machinery and to be installed in accordance with the Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, NFPA 79 that are covered by the Outline of Investigation for Multi-point Interconnection Power Cable Assemblies For Industrial Machinery, UL 2237;

e) Connectors intended for use in Data, Signal, Control and Power Applications within and between electrical equipment and intended for factory assembly as covered by the Standard for Component Connectors for Use in Data, Signal, Control and Power Applications, UL 1977; and the Standard for Telephone Equipment, UL 1459, or the Standard for Communications Circuit Accessories, UL 1863;

1.9 Fittings and devices that employ surge protective devices and/or circuitry to provide surge protection of internal functionality, in addition to complying with the requirements of this standard, shall also comply with the construction and performance requirements for Type 4 component assemblies or for Type 5 components, as appropriate, in accordance with the Standard for Surge Protective Devices, UL 1449.

1.10 Fittings and devices that are intended to provide surge protection of connected equipment and wiring, in addition to the requirements of this standard, shall also be evaluated to the requirements (including ratings and markings) for either Type 2 or Type 3 (surge protective devices) applications in accordance with the Standard for Surge Protective Devices, UL 1449.

Start Year / Status
UL 2238:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution

Notes:

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover devices intended for inter-connection of equipment, sensors, and actuators in remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits. Included are cable assemblies and fittings, feeder-tap cable systems, feed-through connectors, multi-outlet fittings, panel-mount fittings, and splitters. These devices are rated not more than 60 A and not more than 600 V.

1.1.1 These devices are not intended for disconnect means and are marked as described in 6.

1.1.2 Devices may be investigated for use as a disconnecting means under load conditions, if so requested and the device complies with the overload, temperature, resistance to arcing and dielectric voltage withstand testing as described in .

1.2 This standard also contains Supplement SA – Short Circuit Current Rated (SCCR) Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution.

1.3 Unless otherwise noted, all devices are intended for indoor use.

1.4 These devices are for use on alternating current, direct current, or both.

1.5 The cable assembly fittings and panel-mount fittings are intended to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The cable assembly fittings are intended to be assembled or molded on flexible cord.

1.6 Each type of device covered by this standard is described in generic terms where practicable. Reference to use locations identified in the National Electrical Code or specific applications are omitted unless they are required for the identification of the device type. Such additional information is included in the applicable standards for the end-use product involved or in markings for the device.

1.7 This standard does not cover male-to-male cable assemblies with the exception of Class 2 circuits.

1.8 This standard does not directly apply to the following but may supplement other applicable standards:

  1. a) Devices produced integrally with flexible cord or cable that are covered by the Standard for Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords, UL 817;

  2. b) Devices intended for connection to the branch circuit, such as attachment plugs, cord connectors, receptacles, inlets, and outlets, that are covered by the Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles, UL 498;

  3. c) Devices solely intended for direct connection to the branch circuit in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and that are provided with contacts of the pin and sleeve type, covered by the Standard for Plugs, Receptacles, and Cable Connectors, of the Pin and Sleeve Type, UL 1682;

  4. d) Devices intended to interconnect industrial machinery and to be installed in accordance with the Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, NFPA 79 that are covered by the Outline of Investigation for Multi-point Interconnection Power Cable Assemblies For Industrial Machinery, UL 2237;

  5. e) Connectors intended for use in Data, Signal, Control and Power Applications within and between electrical equipment and intended for factory assembly as covered by the Standard for Component Connectors for Use in Data, Signal, Control and Power Applications, UL 1977; and the Standard for Telephone Equipment, UL 1459, or the Standard for Communications Circuit Accessories, UL 1863;

1.9 Fittings and devices that employ surge protective devices and/or circuitry to provide surge protection of internal functionality, in addition to complying with the requirements of this standard, shall also comply with the construction and performance requirements for Type 4 component assemblies or for Type 5 components, as appropriate, in accordance with the Standard for Surge Protective Devices, UL 1449.

1.10 Fittings and devices that are intended to provide surge protection of connected equipment and wiring, in addition to the requirements of this standard, shall also be evaluated to the requirements (including ratings and markings) for either Type 2 or Type 3 (surge protective devices) applications in accordance with the Standard for Surge Protective Devices, UL 1449.

Start Year / Status
UL 2238:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover devices intended for inter-connection of equipment, sensors, and actuators in remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits. Included are cable assemblies and fittings, feeder-tap cable systems, feed-through connectors, multi-outlet fittings, panel-mount fittings, and splitters. These devices are rated not more than 60 A and not more than 600 V.

1.1.1 These devices are not intended for disconnect means and are marked as described in 6.

1.1.2 Devices may be investigated for use as a disconnecting means under load conditions, if so requested and the device complies with the overload, temperature, resistance to arcing and dielectric voltage withstand testing as described in .

1.2 This standard also contains Supplement SA – Short Circuit Current Rated (SCCR) Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution.

1.3 Unless otherwise noted, all devices are intended for indoor use.

1.4 These devices are for use on alternating current, direct current, or both.

1.5 The cable assembly fittings and panel-mount fittings are intended to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The cable assembly fittings are intended to be assembled or molded on flexible cord.

1.6 Each type of device covered by this standard is described in generic terms where practicable. Reference to use locations identified in the National Electrical Code or specific applications are omitted unless they are required for the identification of the device type. Such additional information is included in the applicable standards for the end-use product involved or in markings for the device.

1.7 This standard does not cover male-to-male cable assemblies with the exception of Class 2 circuits.

1.8 This standard does not directly apply to the following but may supplement other applicable standards:

a) Devices produced integrally with flexible cord or cable that are covered by the Standard for Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords, UL 817;

b) Devices intended for connection to the branch circuit, such as attachment plugs, cord connectors, receptacles, inlets, and outlets, that are covered by the Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles, UL 498;

c) Devices solely intended for direct connection to the branch circuit in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and that are provided with contacts of the pin and sleeve type, covered by the Standard for Plugs, Receptacles, and Cable Connectors, of the Pin and Sleeve Type, UL 1682;

d) Devices intended to interconnect industrial machinery and to be installed in accordance with the Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, NFPA 79 that are covered by the Outline of Investigation for Multi-point Interconnection Power Cable Assemblies For Industrial Machinery, UL 2237;

e) Connectors intended for use in Data, Signal, Control and Power Applications within and between electrical equipment and intended for factory assembly as covered by the Standard for Component Connectors for Use in Data, Signal, Control and Power Applications, UL 1977; and the Standard for Telephone Equipment, UL 1459, or the Standard for Communications Circuit Accessories, UL 1863;

1.9 Fittings and devices that employ surge protective devices and/or circuitry to provide surge protection of internal functionality, in addition to complying with the requirements of this standard, shall also comply with the construction and performance requirements for Type 4 component assemblies or for Type 5 components, as appropriate, in accordance with the Standard for Surge Protective Devices, UL 1449.

1.10 Fittings and devices that are intended to provide surge protection of connected equipment and wiring, in addition to the requirements of this standard, shall also be evaluated to the requirements (including ratings and markings) for either Type 2 or Type 3 (surge protective devices) applications in accordance with the Standard for Surge Protective Devices, UL 1449.

Start Year / Status
UL 2238:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover devices intended for inter-connection of equipment, sensors, and actuators in remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits. Included are cable assemblies and fittings, feeder-tap cable systems, feed-through connectors, multi-outlet fittings, panel-mount fittings, and splitters. These devices are rated not more than 60 A and not more than 600 V.

1.1.1 These devices are not intended for disconnect means and are marked as described in 6.

1.1.2 Devices may be investigated for use as a disconnecting means under load conditions, if so requested and the device complies with the overload, temperature, resistance to arcing and dielectric voltage withstand testing as described in .

1.2 This standard also contains Supplement SA – Short Circuit Current Rated (SCCR) Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution.

1.3 Unless otherwise noted, all devices are intended for indoor use.

1.4 These devices are for use on alternating current, direct current, or both.

1.5 The cable assembly fittings and panel-mount fittings are intended to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The cable assembly fittings are intended to be assembled or molded on flexible cord.

1.6 Each type of device covered by this standard is described in generic terms where practicable. Reference to use locations identified in the National Electrical Code or specific applications are omitted unless they are required for the identification of the device type. Such additional information is included in the applicable standards for the end-use product involved or in markings for the device.

1.7 This standard does not cover male-to-male cable assemblies with the exception of Class 2 circuits.

1.8 This standard does not directly apply to the following but may supplement other applicable standards:

a) Devices produced integrally with flexible cord or cable that are covered by the Standard for Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords, UL 817;

b) Devices intended for connection to the branch circuit, such as attachment plugs, cord connectors, receptacles, inlets, and outlets, that are covered by the Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles, UL 498;

c) Devices solely intended for direct connection to the branch circuit in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and that are provided with contacts of the pin and sleeve type, covered by the Standard for Plugs, Receptacles, and Cable Connectors, of the Pin and Sleeve Type, UL 1682;

d) Devices intended to interconnect industrial machinery and to be installed in accordance with the Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, NFPA 79 that are covered by the Outline of Investigation for Multi-point Interconnection Power Cable Assemblies For Industrial Machinery, UL 2237;

e) Connectors intended for use in Data, Signal, Control and Power Applications within and between electrical equipment and intended for factory assembly as covered by the Standard for Component Connectors for Use in Data, Signal, Control and Power Applications, UL 1977; and the Standard for Telephone Equipment, UL 1459, or the Standard for Communications Circuit Accessories, UL 1863;

1.9 Fittings and devices that employ surge protective devices and/or circuitry to provide surge protection of internal functionality, in addition to complying with the requirements of this standard, shall also comply with the construction and performance requirements for Type 4 component assemblies or for Type 5 components, as appropriate, in accordance with the Standard for Surge Protective Devices, UL 1449.

1.10 Fittings and devices that are intended to provide surge protection of connected equipment and wiring, in addition to the requirements of this standard, shall also be evaluated to the requirements (including ratings and markings) for either Type 2 or Type 3 (surge protective devices) applications in accordance with the Standard for Surge Protective Devices, UL 1449.

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UL 2225:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Cables and Cable-Fittings For Use In Hazardous (Classified) Locations

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This Fifth Edition of ANSI/UL 2225 dated February 15, 2024 includes the following updates:

– Scope; 1.5 and 1.7

– Glossary; 4.4

– Explosionproof Cable Sealing Fittings And Dust Ignitionproof Cable Fittings; 12.3, 13.1, 17.2, and 30.2

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover Type MC-HL metal-clad cable for use in hazardous (classified) locations, Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G; Zone 1, Groups IIA, IIB, and IIC; and Zone 20, 21, and 22, Groups IIIA, IIIB and IIIC in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements cover Type ITC-HL instrumentation tray cable for use in hazardous (classified) locations, Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D, and Zone 1, Groups IIA, IIB, and IIC; and Zone 20, 21, and 22, Groups IIIA, IIIB and IIIC in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.3 These requirements cover Type TC-ER-HL tray cable for use in hazardous (classified) locations, Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D, Zone 1, Groups IIA, IIB, and IIC in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.4 These requirements cover explosionproof and dust-ignitionproof cable sealing fittings for use in hazardous (classified) locations, Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups A, B, C, and D; Class II, Division 1 and 2, Groups E, F, and G in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.5 These requirements cover flameproof "d", increased safety "e", Protection by enclosure "t", explosionproof and dust-ignitionproof cable fittings for Type P cable in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. For offshore installations, investigations of these fittings include an evaluation for conformity to the installation and use provisions of Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations Sub-part 111.105 and Subpart 111.60 of the United States Coast Guard Electrical Engineering Regulations, Subchapter J (Parts 110 to 113 inclusive) as applied by the authority having jurisdiction.

1.6 These requirements cover flameproof “d”, increased safety "e", Protection by enclosure “t”, explosionproof and dust-ignitionproof cable fittings for Type P cable in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.7 These requirements cover increased safety "e" cord connectors and flameproof "d" cord connectors for use only with extra-hard usage cord in hazardous (classified) locations, Zone 1 in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.8 These requirements cover dust ignition protection by enclosure "t" and "tD" cable fittings for use in Zone 20, 21, and 22, Groups IIIA, IIIB and IIIC hazardous (classified) locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.9 These requirements cover dust ignition protection by enclosure "t" and "tD" extra-hard usage cord connectors for use in Zone 20, 21, and 22, Groups IIIA, IIIB and IIIC in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.10 These requirements apply to cables, cable fittings and cord connectors for hazardous locations under the following atmospheric conditions:

a) A minimum ambient temperature of minus 60 °C (minus 76 °F);

b) An oxygen concentration of not greater than 21 percent by volume; and

c) A nominal barometric pressure of one atmosphere.

Start Year / Status
UL 1682:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Plugs, Receptacles, and Cable Connectors of the Pin and Sleeve Type

Notes:

1.1 This standard applies to pin and sleeve type plugs, receptacles, power inlets, and connectors, rated up to 800 amperes and up to 600 volts ac or dc, and which may include up to eight pilot contacts. These devices are intended to provide power from branch circuits, or are for direct connection to the branch circuit in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code Part I, the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Mexican Electrical Code, NOM 001 SEDE, using copper conductors, for use in either indoor or outdoor nonhazardous locations. In Canada, the terminals of a device intended to accommodate aluminum conductors also comply with CSA C22.2 No. 65.

1.2 This standard does not apply to single conductor pin and sleeve devices. Single pole locking-type separable connectors are covered by CSA C22.2 No. 1691/UL 1691.

1.3 This standard does not apply to:

a)    Devices molded integrally with flexible cord or cable that are covered by UL 817, CSA C22.2 No. 21, and NMX-J-195-ANCE;

b)    General and special use devices, such as attachment plugs, receptacles, cord connectors, inlets, current taps, flatiron and appliance plugs, that are covered by UL 498, CSA C22.2 No. 42, CSA C22.2 No. 57, CSA C22.2 No. 182.2, NMX-J-412-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-1-ANCE , NMX-J-412/2-2-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-3-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-4-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-5-ANCE, and NMX-J-412/2-6-ANCE;

c)    Single and multi-pole connectors intended for connection to copper conductors, for use in data, signal, control and power applications within and between electrical equipment, where exposed, that are covered by UL 1977 and CSA C22.2 No. 182.3;

d)    Devices intended for use in hazardous (Classified) locations that are covered by UL 1203 and CSA C22.2 No. 159; and

e)    Products such as switched interlocks that are covered by UL 508 and CSA C22.2 No. 14.

Start Year / Status
UL 1682:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Plugs, Receptacles, and Cable Connectors of the Pin and Sleeve Type

Notes:

Scope

1.1 This standard applies to pin and sleeve type plugs, receptacles, power inlets, and connectors, rated up to 800 amperes and up to 600 volts ac or dc, and which may include up to eight pilot contacts. These devices are intended to provide power from branch circuits, or are for direct connection to the branch circuit in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code Part I, the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Mexican Electrical Code, NOM 001 SEDE, using copper conductors, for use in either indoor or outdoor nonhazardous locations. In Canada, the terminals of a device intended to accommodate aluminum conductors also comply with CSA C22.2 No. 65.

1.2 This standard does not apply to single conductor pin and sleeve devices. Single pole locking-type separable connectors are covered by CSA C22.2 No. 1691/UL 1691.

1.3 This standard does not apply to:

  1. a) Devices molded integrally with flexible cord or cable that are covered by UL 817, CSA C22.2 No. 21, and NMX-J-195-ANCE;

  2. b) General and special use devices, such as attachment plugs, receptacles, cord connectors, inlets, current taps, flatiron and appliance plugs, that are covered by UL 498, CSA C22.2 No. 42, CSA C22.2 No. 57, CSA C22.2 No. 182.2, NMX-J-412-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-1-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-2-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-3-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-4-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-5-ANCE, and NMX-J-412/2-6-ANCE;

  3. c) Single and multi-pole connectors intended for connection to copper conductors, for use in data, signal, control and power applications within and between electrical equipment, where exposed, that are covered by UL 1977 and CSA C22.2 No. 182.3;

  4. d) Devices intended for use in hazardous (Classified) locations that are covered by UL 1203 and CSA C22.2 No. 159; and

  5. e) Products such as switched interlocks that are covered by UL 508 and CSA C22.2 No. 14.

Start Year / Status
UL 1682:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Plugs, Receptacles, and Cable Connectors of the Pin and Sleeve Type

Notes:

Scope

1.1 This standard applies to pin and sleeve type plugs, receptacles, power inlets, and connectors, rated up to 800 amperes and up to 600 volts ac or dc, and which may include up to eight pilot contacts. These devices are intended to provide power from branch circuits, or are for direct connection to the branch circuit in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code Part I, the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Mexican Electrical Code, NOM 001 SEDE, using copper conductors, for use in either indoor or outdoor nonhazardous locations. In Canada, the terminals of a device intended to accommodate aluminum conductors also comply with CSA C22.2 No. 65.

1.2 This standard does not apply to single conductor pin and sleeve devices. Single pole locking-type separable connectors are covered by CSA C22.2 No. 1691/UL 1691.

1.3 This standard does not apply to:

a) Devices molded integrally with flexible cord or cable that are covered by UL 817, CSA C22.2 No. 21, and NMX-J-195-ANCE;

b) General and special use devices, such as attachment plugs, receptacles, cord connectors, inlets, current taps, flatiron and appliance plugs, that are covered by UL 498, CSA C22.2 No. 42, CSA C22.2 No. 57, CSA C22.2 No. 182.2, NMX-J-412-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-1-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-2-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-3-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-4-ANCE, NMX-J-412/2-5-ANCE, and NMX-J-412/2-6-ANCE;

c) Single and multi-pole connectors intended for connection to copper conductors, for use in data, signal, control and power applications within and between electrical equipment, where exposed, that are covered by UL 1977 and CSA C22.2 No. 182.3;

d) Devices intended for use in hazardous (Classified) locations that are covered by UL 1203 and CSA C22.2 No. 159; and

e) Products such as switched interlocks that are covered by UL 508 and CSA C22.2 No. 14.

Start Year / Status
Application: Circuit Breaker
UL 489F:2012 - Start year: : 2012
Description:

Outline of Investigation for Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Molded-Case Switches for Use with Battery Power Supplies

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover molded-case circuit breakers and molded-case switches rated greater than 250 V dc but no greater than 1500 V dc and intended for use with battery power supplies (BPS) which may be wired with multiple poles in series, such as may be used in uninterruptible power supplies or for energy storage in renewable energy systems. These devices are intended for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC),ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 A circuit breaker intended for use with battery power supplies shall comply with the applicable requirements in the Standard for Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures, UL 489, hereafter referred to as UL 489, except as modified or supplemented by this Outline.

1.3 These requirements do not cover circuit breakers rated 250 V dc or less.

Start Year / Status
Application: Combustible Fuel Equipment
UL 508A:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 600 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery.

Notes:

This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals . These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Industrial Control Panels  

Revision

Notes:

ANSI Approved: July 13, 2021

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakers and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered by the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Industrial Control Panels

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and where the ambient temperature does not exceedshall be between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F), maximum unless marked with an ambient temperature rating.

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakersovercurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered byshall be evaluated to the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200

1.25 Industrial control panels intended for control of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, inclined lifts, and associated equipment are evaluated to the requirements contained in ANSI/ASME A17.1, American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and ANSI/ASME A17.5, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment.

1.26 An assembly of overcurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits, provided as part of an industrial control panel, shall be evaluated to the Standard for Panelboards, UL 67.

Start Year / Status
Application: Commercial Appliances
UL 197:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision to ANSI/UL 197 dated April 7, 2023 includes the addition of UL 62368-1 as an alternative to UL 60950-1; 28.3.3, Table 34.1, 34.3.1 and 34.8.1.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover commercial electric cooking appliances rated 600 volts or less, intended for indoor use, and intended for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements cover coffee makers, conductive cookers, food warmers, fryers, griddles, steam kettles, steam cookers, nut warmers, popcorn machines, ranges, utensil warmers, and other appliances found in commercial kitchens, restaurants, or other business establishments where food is dispensed.

1.3 These requirements do not cover vending machines, cooking appliances intended for household use, commercial cooking appliances rated more than 600 volts, or microwave cooking appliances.

1.4 An appliance designed so that it can be mounted and supported at an outlet box, such as a food warmer, is judged on the basis of compliance with the requirements in this Standard and with the mounting and weight requirements for electric lighting fixtures.

1.5 An appliance that utilizes heat produced by a means other than electrical (for example, gelled or liquid fuel, coal, gas, or oil) is also investigated with respect to the additional risk of fire.

1.6 An appliance that utilizes heat produced by gelled or liquid fuel is also investigated with the appliance operating with the specific fuel(s) which it intended to be used.

1.7 Commercial cooking equipment employing integral systems for limiting the emission of grease laden air are intended to be installed in accordance with the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, NFPA 96, and shall comply with the requirements of this Standard. Additionally, the effluent emitted from the system shall not exceed 5 mg/m3 as measured in accordance with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Test Method 202, Determination of Condensible Particulate Emissions From Stationary Sources.

1.8 Commercial cooking equipment employing integral recirculating systems shall comply with the requirements of this Standard and the requirements in the Standard for Recirculating Systems, UL 710B.

Start Year / Status
Application: Communications Equipment
UL 489A:2008 - Start year: : 2008
Description:

Standard for Circuit Breakers for Use in Communications Equipment

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 489A is being issued to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS).

Scope

1.1 The requirements of this standard cover single pole or multi-pole DC rated circuit breakers intended for use as branch circuit overcurrent and short-circuit protection in communications equipment.

1.2 All poles of multi-pole circuit breakers covered by this standard operate at the same potential.

1.3 The requirements of this standard cover devices rated 600 volts DC or less.

1.4 This standard is intended to be used with the Standard for Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures, UL 489, as the requirements of this standard modify tests described in that standard.

1.5 Unless otherwise specified, when the term "circuit breaker" is used in this standard, it refers to a circuit breaker intended for use with communications equipment.

Start Year / Status
UL 489A:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Circuit Breakers for Use in Communications Equipment

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 489A dated June 26, 2023 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

Scope

1.1 The requirements of this standard cover single pole or multi-pole DC rated circuit breakers intended for use as branch circuit overcurrent and short-circuit protection in communications equipment.

1.2 All poles of multi-pole circuit breakers covered by this standard operate at the same potential.

1.3 The requirements of this standard cover devices rated 600 volts DC or less.

1.4 This standard is intended to be used with the Standard for Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures, UL 489, as the requirements of this standard modify tests described in that standard.

1.5 Unless otherwise specified, when the term "circuit breaker" is used in this standard, it refers to a circuit breaker intended for use with communications equipment.

Start Year / Status
UL 489:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

Notes:

Scope

1.1 The requirements of this standard cover molded-case circuit breakers, circuit breaker and ground-fault circuit-interrupters, fused circuit breakers, high-fault protectors, and high-fault modules. These circuit breakers are specifically intended to provide service entrance, feeder, and branch circuit protection in accordance with the National Installation Codes in Annex B, Ref. No.1. This standard also covers instantaneous-trip circuit breakers (circuit interrupters) specifically intended for use as part of a combination motor controller in accordance with the National Installation Codes in Annex B, Ref. No. 1.

1.2 This standard covers molded-case switches and fused molded-case switches.

1.3 This standard covers devices rated at 1000 volts ac and 1500 volts dc or less and 6000 amperes or less.

1.4 The devices referenced in 1.1 and 1.2 are intended for installation in an overall enclosure or as parts of other devices such as panelboards. The acceptability of the combination will be determined when the complete product is investigated.

1.5 This standard covers circuit-breaker enclosures and accessory devices intended for use with the devices described in 1.1 and 1.2.

1.6 This standard does not cover low-voltage power circuit breakers covered in Annex B, Ref. No. 3 and Ref. No. 4 or supplementary protectors covered in Annex B, Ref. No. 5.

1.7 This standard contains supplements covering the requirements for molded-case circuit breakers for:

a)     Marine Use;

b)     Naval Use;

c)     Uninterruptible Power Supply Use;

d)     Classified Circuit Breakers;

e)    Software in Programmable Components;

f)    Additional Tests for Circuit Breakers with Electronic Overcurrent Protection;

g)    Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Requirements and Test Methods for Circuit Breakers; and

h)    Molded-Case Circuit Breakers with Additional Motor Overload Protection.

Start Year / Status
Application: Components, Electronic
UL 879:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Electric Sign Components

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 879 dated December 18, 2023 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Terminology – “Permanent” wiring; 2.10.2.2, 2.10.5.1, 2.11.3.3.3, 2.15.4, 4.2.1.1, 4.3.1.1, 4.5.3.1, 4.18.5.9, 4.18.5.10, 4.18.5.13, 4.19.2.1, 4.19.5.2, 4.21.2.6, 5.8.7.1, 5.16.4.1

– Rain Test; 3.4.1.9.5

– Limited power circuit definitions; 1.3.10, 1.3.10.1, 1.3.11, 1.3.42

– Secondary Circuits; 1.3.11.1, 1.3.11.2, 2.1.1.1, 2.1.1.2, 2.3.1, 2.12.6.1, 2.12.6.1.1 and 2.12.6.1.5, 2.12.6.2, Table 2.12, Table 2.13, Figure 2.8, 3.4.2.13, Table 3.12, 4.19.2.2

– Dielectric Withstand Test; 3.4.2.5.1.1, 3.4.2.5.2.1, Table 3.9.1

– Polymeric enclosure requirements – replacement of Table 2.4 7; 2.1.4, 2.1.4.2, 2.16.8

– Relocation of component polymeric material requirements; Table 4.3 part 1, Table 4.3 part 2, 4.6.2, 4.6.2.2, 4.6.5.5, 4.9.2.1, 4.9.2.2, 4.9.5.4, 4.10.2.1, 4.10.2.2, 4.10.5.2 – 4.10.5.5, 4.11, 4.11.1.1, 4.11.2.1, 4.11.3.2, 4.11.3.3, 4.12, 4.12.1.1, 4.12.2.1, 4.12.3.1, 4.12.3.4, 4.14.2.1, 4.16.2, 4.16.2.1, 4.16.2.2, 4.20.2.1, 5.15.2.3, 5.15.4.1.2

– Installation Instructions; 4.1.4, Table 4.2

– Editorial Corrections throughout the Standard

– “W” rated flexible cord not required for damp locations; 2.10.5.9

Scope

1 1.1 These requirements cover components for use in signs and outline lighting systems intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Components covered by this standard include the types specified in 2, including electromechanical components that convey a message or outline the structural features of a building by electronically directing or rechanneling available light from other sources and involving all forms of illumination such as:

  1. a) Fluorescent lighting,

  2. b) High intensity discharge (HID) lighting,

  3. c) Neon lighting,

  4. d) Cold cathode lighting,

  5. e) Light emitting diodes (LED), and

  6. f) Electroluminescent lighting.

1 1.2 Examples of components intended to be covered by this standard include:

  1. a) Materials used in signs and outline lighting such as structural panels, sign face materials, switch enclosures, sign frames, electrical enclosures, accessibility barriers, trim caps, water shields, coatings and lubricants, components related to material installation and the like.

  2. b) Electrical components relating to illumination circuits operating at 1000 V and above such as electrode receptacles, lampholders, neon electrode enclosures, GTO sleeving, integrally sleeved GTO cable, GTO cable splice enclosures and insulating devices.

  3. c) Electromechanical and electronic equipment for use in signs such as LED units, LED power sources, sign flashers, animating equipment, scrolling units, and sign rotating equipment.

1 1.3 This standard does not cover components covered by another standard, unless there are additional considerations that need to be addressed when the component is for use in signs and outline lighting.

1 1.4 These requirements do not cover:

  1. a) Christmas tree and other decorative lighting devices

  2. b) Exit lighting and luminaires and low level path marking and lighting systems

  3. c) Fluorescent ballasts

  4. d) Fluorescent lampholders

  5. e) Incandescent luminaires

  6. f) GTO cable

  7. g) High intensity discharge ballasts

  8. h) HID lighting luminaires

  9. i) Incandescent lampholders

  10. j) Incandescent lighting

  11. k) Luminaires of any kind

  12. l) Low voltage landscape lighting systems

  13. m) Low voltage lighting fixtures for use in recreational vehicles

  14. n) Low voltage marine lighting

  15. o) Marine navigational lights

  16. p) Marine type fixtures

  17. q) Neon transformers and power supplies

  18. r) Portable electric displays

  19. s) Portable handlamps

  20. t) Portable lamps and cabinet lamps

  21. u) Portable luminaires

  22. v) Portable sun/heat lamps

  23. w) Stage and studio luminaires

  24. x) Self-ballasted fluorescent lamps

  25. y) Temporary lighting strings

  26. z) Track lighting fixtures

 

Start Year / Status
UL 2272:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Electrical Systems for Personal E-Mobility Devices

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover the electrical drive train system including the battery system, other circuitry and electrical components for electric powered scooters and other devices to be referred to as personal e-mobility devices as defined in this standard.

1.2 This standard is intended for evaluation of the safety of the electrical drive train system and battery and charger combination for energy and electrical shock hazards and does not evaluate the performance or reliability of these devices. In addition, it does not evaluate the physical hazards that may be associated with the use of personal e-mobility devices.

Start Year / Status
UL 2272:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Standard for Electrical Systems for Personal E-Mobility Devices

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover the electrical drive train system including the battery system, other circuitry and electrical components for electric powered scooters and other devices to be referred to as personal e-mobility devices as defined in this standard.

1.2 This standard is intended for evaluation of the safety of the electrical drive train system and battery and charger combination for energy and electrical shock hazards and does not evaluate the performance or reliability of these devices. In addition, it does not evaluate the physical hazards that may be associated with the use of personal e-mobility devices.

Start Year / Status
Application: Control Gear
UL 60947-1:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 1: General rules

This standard applies, when required by the relevant product standard, to switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as "equipment" and intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c.

Notes:

It does not apply to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies which are dealt with in IEC 60439.

In certain clauses or subclauses of this standard, the equipment covered by this standard is also referred to as "device", to be consistent with the text of such clauses or subclauses.

The object of this standard is to state those general rules and requirements which are common to low-voltage equipment as defined in 1.1, including for example:

Start Year / Status
UL 60947-7-1:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 7-1: Ancillary equipment - Terminal blocks for copper conductors

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 60947-7-1 dated April 16, 2021 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, CSA Group, ANCE and UL are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated April 16, 2021 will not be jointly issued by UL, CSA, and ANCE as these revision pages only address UL ANSI approval dates.

Scope

This part of IEC 60947 specifies requirements for terminal blocks with screw-type or screw-less-type clamping units primarily intended for industrial or similar use and to be fixed to a support to provide electrical and mechanical connection between copper conductors. It applies to terminal blocks intended to connect round copper conductors, with or without special preparation, having a cross-section between 0,2 mm2 and 300 mm2 (AWG 24/600 kcmil), intended to be used in circuits of a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. up to 1 000 Hz or 1 500 V d.c.

NOTE AWG is the abbreviation of “American Wire Gage” (Gage (US) = Gauge (UK))

kcmil = 1000 cmil;

1 cmil = 1 circular mil = surface of a circle having a diameter of 1 mil

1 mil = 1/1000 inch

This standard may be used as a guide for

  1. – terminal blocks requiring the fixing of special devices to the conductors, for example quick connect terminations or wrapped connections, etc.;

  2. – terminal blocks providing direct contact to the conductors by means of edges or points penetrating the insulation, for example insulation displacement connections, etc.;

  3. – special types of terminal blocks, for example disconnect terminal blocks, etc.

Where applicable in this standard, the term “clamping unit” has been used instead of the term “terminal”. This is taken into account in case of reference to IEC 60947-1.

1 1.1 This standard specifies requirements for terminal blocks with screw-type or screw-less-type clamping units primarily intended for industrial or similar use and to be fixed to a support, in accordance with Annex DVB, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 (for use in the USA), or CSA C22.1-15 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (for use in Canada), and NOM-001-SEDE, Electrical Installations (Utility) ([for use in Mexico]).

Start Year / Status
UL60947-7-2:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 7-2: Ancillary Equipment - Protective Conductor Terminal Blocks for Copper Conductors

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 60947-7-2 dated April 16, 2021 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, CSA Group, ANCE and UL are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated April 16, 2021 will not be jointly issued by UL, CSA, and ANCE as these revision pages only address UL ANSI approval dates.

Scope

This part of IEC 60947 specifies requirements for protective conductor terminal blocks with PE function up to 120 mm2 (250 kcmil) and for protective conductor terminal blocks with PEN function equal to and above 10 mm2 (AWG 8) with screw-type or screwless-type clamping units, primarily intended for industrial applications.

NOTE: AWG is the abbreviation of “American Wire Gage” [Gage (US) = Gauge (UK)]

kcmil = 1000 cmil

1 cmil = 1 circular mil = surface of a circle having a diameter of 1 mil

1 mil = 1/1000 inch

Protective conductor terminal blocks are used to form the electrical and mechanical connection between copper conductors and the fixing support.

lt is applicable to protective conductor terminal blocks for the connection of round copper conductors with or without special preparation having a cross-section between 0,2 mm2 and 120 mm2 (AWG 24 and 250 kcmil), intended to be used in circuits of a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. up to 1 000 Hz or 1 500 V d.c., most commonly in conjunction with terminal blocks according to IEC 60947-7-1.

Replace “0,2 mm2 and 120 mm2 (AWG 24 and 250 kcmil)” with “0,1 mm2 and 120 mm2 (AWG 30 and 250 kcmil)”.

This standard applies to insulation displacement terminals.

Terminal blocks with PEN function are not permitted.

This standard may be used as guide for

  1. – protective conductor terminal blocks requiring the fixing of special devices to the conductors, for example quick connect terminations or wrapped connections, etc.;

  2. – protective conductor terminal blocks providing direct contact to the conductors by means of edges or points penetrating the insulation, for example insulation displacement connections, etc.

Where applicable in this standard, the term “clamping unit” has been used instead of the term “terminal”. This is taken into account in case of reference to IEC 60947-1.

Start Year / Status
UL 60947-7-3:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 7-3: Ancillary Equipment - Safety Requirements for Fuse Terminal Blocks

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 60947-7-3 dated April 21, 2021 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, CSA Group, ANCE and UL are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated April 21, 2021 will not be jointly issued by UL, CSA, and ANCE as these revision pages only address UL ANSI approval dates.

Scope

This part of IEC 60947 applies to fuse terminal blocks with screw-type or screwless-type clamping units for the connection of rigid (solid or stranded) or flexible copper conductors for the reception of cartridge fuse-links in accordance with IEC 60127-2, intended primarily for industrial or similar use in circuits not exceeding 1 000 V a.c., up to 1 000 Hz or 1 500 V d.c., and having a maximum short-circuit breaking capacity of 1 500 A.

They are intended for installation in electrical equipment with enclosures which surround the fuse terminal blocks to such an extent that they are accessible only with the aid of a tool.

For certain applications, for example in control circuits, the fuse terminal blocks may be designed exclusively for short-circuit protection.

NOTE This standard may be used as a guide for fuse terminal blocks for the reception of special cartridge fuse- links which do not meet the requirements of IEC 60127-2.

The object of this standard is to specify safety requirements and test methods for the mechanical, electrical and thermal characteristics of fuse terminal’ blocks, to ensure the compatibility between terminal blocks and standardized fuse-links.

This standard may be used as a guide for

  1. – fuse terminal blocks requiring the fixing of special devices to the conductors, for example quick connect terminations or wrapped connections, etc.;

  2. – fuse terminal blocks providing direct contact to the conductors by means of edges or points penetrating the insulation, for example insulation displacement connections, etc.

Where applicable in this standard, the term “clamping unit” has been used instead of the term “terminal”. This is taken into account in case of reference to IEC 60947-1.

This standard specifies requirements for fuse terminal blocks with screw-type or screwless-type clamping units for the connection of rigid (solid or stranded) or flexible copper conductors for the reception of cartridge fuse-links, in accordance with Annex DVB, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 (for use in the USA), CSA C22.1-15 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (for use in Canada), and NOM-001-SEDE, Electrical Installations (Utility) [for use in Mexico].

Start Year / Status
UL 60947-1:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 1: General Rules

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This sixth edition of ANSI/UL 60947-1 is a IEC-based standard covering general requirements for industrial control equipment. It is based on the edition 5.2 of IEC 60947-1.

Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the national differences for UL 60947-1.

Scope and object

This standard applies, when required by the relevant product standard, to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as "equipment" or “device” and intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c.

This standard states the general rules and common safety requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear, including:

– definitions;

– characteristics;

– information supplied with the equipment;

– normal service, mounting and transport conditions;

– constructional and performance requirements;

– verification of characteristics and performance;

– environmental aspects.

This standard does not apply to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies which are dealt with in IEC 61439 series, as applicable.

1 1.1 This equipment is intended for installation in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code, Part I); Mexican Official Standard, NOM-001-SEDE; and the US National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70.

 

Start Year / Status
UL 60947-5-5:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 5-5: Control circuit devices and switching elements - Electrical emergency stop device with mechanical latching function

Notes:

Scope

This section of IEC 60947-5 provides detailed specifications relating to the electrical and mechanical construction of emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function and to their testing.

This standard is applicable to electrical control circuit devices and switching elements which are used to initiate an emergency stop signal. Such devices may be either provided with their own enclosure, or installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

This standard does not apply to:

– emergency stop devices for non-electrical control circuit, for example hydraulic, pneumatic;

– emergency stop devices without mechanical latching function.

An emergency stop device may also be used to provide an emergency switching off function.

This standard does not deal with any specific requirements on noise as the noise emission of electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function is not considered to be a relevant hazard.

NOTE See also 9.2.5.4 of IEC 60204-1:2005.

Start Year / Status
Application: Crane and Hoist Control
UL 508A:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 600 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery.

Notes:

This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals . These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Industrial Control Panels  

Revision

Notes:

ANSI Approved: July 13, 2021

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakers and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered by the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Industrial Control Panels

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and where the ambient temperature does not exceedshall be between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F), maximum unless marked with an ambient temperature rating.

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakersovercurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered byshall be evaluated to the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200

1.25 Industrial control panels intended for control of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, inclined lifts, and associated equipment are evaluated to the requirements contained in ANSI/ASME A17.1, American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and ANSI/ASME A17.5, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment.

1.26 An assembly of overcurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits, provided as part of an industrial control panel, shall be evaluated to the Standard for Panelboards, UL 67.

Start Year / Status
Application: Elevator Control
UL 508A:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 600 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery.

Notes:

This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals . These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Industrial Control Panels  

Revision

Notes:

ANSI Approved: July 13, 2021

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakers and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered by the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Industrial Control Panels

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and where the ambient temperature does not exceedshall be between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F), maximum unless marked with an ambient temperature rating.

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakersovercurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered byshall be evaluated to the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200

1.25 Industrial control panels intended for control of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, inclined lifts, and associated equipment are evaluated to the requirements contained in ANSI/ASME A17.1, American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and ANSI/ASME A17.5, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment.

1.26 An assembly of overcurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits, provided as part of an industrial control panel, shall be evaluated to the Standard for Panelboards, UL 67.

Start Year / Status
Application: Energy Control and Efficiency
UL 9540:2016 - Start year: : 2016
Description:

Standard for Energy Storage Systems and Equipment

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover energy storage systems that are intended to receive electric energy and then to store the energy in some form so that the energy storage system can provide electrical energy to loads or to the local/area electric power system (EPS) up to the utility grid when needed. The types of energy storage covered under this standard include electrochemical, chemical, mechanical and thermal. The energy storage systems equipment (constructed either as one unitary complete system or as matched assemblies that when connected are the system) may include equipment for charging, discharging, control, protection, power conversion, communication, controlling the system environment, air, fire detection and suppression system, fuel or other fluid movement and containment, etc. The system may contain other ancillary equipment related to the functioning of the energy storage system.

1.2 The systems covered by this standard include those intended to be used in a standalone mode (e.g. islanded) including "self-supply" systems to provide electric energy and those used in parallel with an electric power system or electric utility grid such as "grid-supply" systems, or applications that perform multiple operational modes.

1.3 Requirements for installation, with the exception of installation manuals and documents for installation provided with the system that are integral to the tested system are outside the scope of this standard. The installation instructions indicate that the energy storage systems are to be installed in accordance with the national and local electrical codes and other applicable codes. This standard assumes that the final installation of the energy storage system will be performed by qualified service personnel in accordance with the applicable installation instructions, installation practices and national installation codes. Energy storage systems are intended for installation subject to approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Start Year / Status
UL9540A"2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

This Fourth Edition of ANSI/CAN/UL 9450A, Standard for Safety for Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems, has been issued to reflect the latest ANSI and SCC approval dates, and to incorporate the proposals dated March 29, 2019 and August 16, 2019.

Notes:

1.1 The test methodology in this document evaluates the fire characteristics of a battery energy storage system that undergoes thermal runaway.

1.2 The data generated will be used to determine the fire and explosion protection required for an installation of a battery energy storage system intended for installation, operation and maintenance in accordance with the International Fire Code (IFC), the Fire Code, NFPA 1, the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), IEEE C2, other energy storage system codes, and the manufacturer's installation instructions.

1.3 Fire protection requirements not related to battery energy storage system equipment are covered by appropriate installation codes.

1.4 See Figure 1.1 for a schematic of the test sequence in this document. See Appendix a which explains:

a)    The purpose of the tests included in this Test Method;

b)    Explanation of individual tests; and

c)    Interpretation and application of the results.

1.4 Figure 1.1Schematic of Test Sequence

a See Section 6.

b See Section 7.

c See Section 8.

d See Section 9.

Start Year / Status
UL 9540:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Energy Storage Systems and Equipment

Notes:

Summary of Topics

The Third Edition of UL 9540 dated June 28, 2023 has been issued to reflect the latest ANSI and SCC approval dates, and to incorporate the proposals dated April 29, 2022, October 7, 2022 and February 24, 2023.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover an energy storage system (ESS) that is intended to receive and store energy in some form so that the ESS can provide electrical energy to loads or to the local/area electric power system (EPS) when needed. Electrochemical, chemical, mechanical, and thermal ESS are covered by this Standard. The ESS shall be constructed either as one unitary complete piece of equipment or as matched assemblies, that when connected, in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, form the ESS. An ESS consists of at least an energy storage function and energy storage protective function. If the ESS includes multiple parts that are housed in separate enclosures, it shall be considered as a multi-part ESS covered by this Standard. Individual parts (e.g. power conversion equipment, a battery, etc.) of an ESS are not considered an ESS on their own. This Standard evaluates the compatibility and safety of these various components and parts integrated into an ESS. The ESS can be an AC ESS or a DC ESS as defined in this Standard.

1.2 The systems covered by this Standard include those intended to be used in a standalone mode (e.g. islanded) including "self-supply" systems to provide electrical energy and those used in parallel with an electric power system or electric utility grid such as "grid-supply" systems, or applications that perform ancillary operational modes associated with power generation such as voltage support and regulation, frequency support and regulation, volt-var, capacity reserve, energy shifting or other utility grid support services.

1.3 Energy storage systems are intended for installation and use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, CSA C22.1, the National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE C2, the International Fire Code, ICC IFC, the International Residential Code, ICC IRC, the National Fire Code of Canada, NRC NFC, the Fire Code, NFPA 1, and the Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, NFPA 855. Requirements for installation, with the exception of installation manuals and documents for installation provided with the system are outside the scope of this Standard.

1.4 This Standard covers energy storage systems for stationary indoor and outdoor installations. This Standard also covers mobile energy storage systems as defined by this Standard. This Standard includes requirements for energy storage systems used in residential and non-residential installations.

1.5 Systems using lead acid or Ni-cad batteries that fall within the scope of UL 1778/CSA C22.2 No. 107.3 and only serve an uninterruptible power system (UPS) application are outside the scope of this Standard.

NOTE: UL 1778/CSA C22.2 No. 107.3 is applicable to UPS that employ chemistries other than lead acid or Ni-cad, but the fire codes and the ESS installation standard do not exclude UPS applications from ESS criteria including compliance to this Standard for these other chemistries.

1.6 The maximum energy capacity of individual electrochemical ESS shall be determined by the following in (a) – (d). Where the results of testing are used, the results shall be determined in accordance with the Standard for Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems, UL 9540A:

  1. a) The maximum energy capacity of residential use electrochemical ESS shall not exceed 20 kWh (72 MJ). This value shall be permitted to be increased to the value of the unit which meets the performance criteria of the UL 9540A Unit Level test;

  2. b) The maximum energy capacity of non-residential use electrochemical ESS shall not exceed 50 kWh (180 MJ). This value shall be permitted to be increased to the value of the unit which meets the performance criteria of the UL 9540A Installation Level test, provided the ESS is marked in accordance with 20;

  3. c) There is no maximum energy capacity limit for non-residential use electrochemical ESS that are tested in accordance with UL 9540A in which the performance level criteria of the cell level test have been met; and

  4. d) There is no maximum energy capacity limit for non-residential use electrochemical ESS intended for use in remote outdoor locations as defined in the applicable installation code, provided they are marked in accordance with 21.

NOTE 1: The Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, NFPA 855 defines outdoor remote locations as being located more than 30.5 m (100 ft) from exposures.

NOTE 2: Lead acid, Ni-Cad, Ni-MH, and Ni-Zn ESS have exceptions to the capacity energy limits including, in some cases, no limits based upon specific telecom and utility installations as outlined in NFPA 855.

Start Year / Status
Application: Equipment, Electrical
UL 61010-2-020-2016 - Start year: : 2016
Description:

Standard for Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 2-020: Particular Requirements for Laboratory Centrifuges

Notes:

Summary of Topics

Adoption of IEC 61010-2-020, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 2-020: Particular Requirements for Laboratory Centrifuges (third edition issued May 2016) as a new IEC-based UL standard, UL 61010-2-020 (IEC 61010-2-020:2016), with no National Differences.

Scope and object

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:

1.1.1 Scope

Replacement:

This Part 2 is applicable to electrically powered LABORATORY CENTRIFUGES.

This group safety publication is primarily intended to be used as a product safety standard for the products mentioned in the scope, but shall also be used by technical committees in the preparation of its publications for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and lSO/lEC Guide 51.

NOTE If all or part of the equipment falls within the scope of one or more other Part 2 standards of IEC 61010 as well as within the scope of this standard, it will also need to meet the requirements of those other Part 2 standards.

1.1.2 Equipment excluded from scope

Addition:

Add the following new item:

aa)    IEC 60034 (Rotating electrical machinery);

1.2 Object

1.2.1 Aspects included in scope

Addition:

Add the following new items:

aa)    contact with moving parts (see 7.3);

bb)    LABORATORY CENTRIFUGE movement during any DISRUPTION (see 7.3.101);

cc)    high energy chemical reaction after ROTOR DISRUPTION (see 7.7.2.2l));

dd)    ineffectiveness of BIOSEALS (see 13.101)

1.2.2 Aspects excluded in scope

Addition:

Add the following new items:

aa)    additional precautions which may need to be observed when centrifuging materials which are flammable or explosive (see 5.4.101);

bb)    additional precautions which may need to be observed when centrifuging materials that could react chemically with sufficient vigour to cause a HAZARD (see 5.4.101).

1.4 Environmental conditions

1.4.1 Normal environmental conditions

Replacement:

Replace item c) by the following:

c)    temperature 2 °C to 40 °C;

1.4.2 Extended environmental conditions

Start Year / Status
UL 82 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Electric Gardening Appliances

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover cord-connected, electrically-operated gardening appliances, such as cultivators, edger-trimmers, and the like, rated 250 volts or less for use in accordance the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements also cover battery-operated gardening appliances covered in Battery Powered Gardening Appliances, Supplement SA of this Standard.

1.3 These requirements do not cover sprayers, foggers, or equipment for use in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.4 These requirements do not cover electrically operated walk-behind lawn mowers . These appliances are covered under UL 1447.

1.5 These requirements do not cover battery operated ride-on lawn mowers. These appliances are covered under UL 2753.

1.6 These requirements do not cover electrically operated hedge trimmers. These appliances are covered under UL 60745-2-15.

1.7 These requirements do not cover electrically operated log splitters.

Start Year / Status
UL 61010-2-201:2018 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Standard for Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 2-201: Particular Requirements for Control Equipment

Notes:

This new edition of ANSI/UL 61010-2-201 is an Adoption of IEC 61010-2-201:2017, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use - Part 2-201: Particular requirements for control equipment Second edition issued by the IEC March 2017.

Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 61010-2-201.

Scope and object

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows.

1.1.1 Equipment included in scope

Replacement:

• This part of IEC 61010 specifies safety requirements and related verification tests for any product performing the function of control equipment and/or their associated peripherals. In addition, these products have as their intended use the command and control of machines, automated manufacturing and industrial processes, e.g. discrete and continuous control. Some equipment examples are: programmable logic controller (PLC);

• programmable automation controller (PAC);

• distributed control systems (DCS);

• remote I/O;

• industrial PC (computers) and panel PC;

• programming and debugging tools (PADTs);

• displays and human-machine interfaces (HMI);

• positioners.

Components of the above named equipment and in the scope of this standard are:

• (auxiliary) stand-alone power supplies;

• peripherals such as digital and analogue I/O, remote-I/O;

• industrial network equipment.

Control equipment and their associated peripherals are intended to be used in an industrial environment and may be provided as OPEN or ENCLOSED EQUIPMENT.

NOTE 1 Control equipment intended also for use in other environments or for other purposes (example: for use in building installations to control light or other electrical installations, or for use on cars, trains or ships) can have additional conformity requirements defined by the safety standard(s) for these applications. These requirements can involve as example: insulation, spacings and power restrictions.

NOTE 2 Computing devices and similar equipment within the scope of IEC 60950 (planned to be replaced by IEC 62368) and conforming to its requirements are considered to be suitable for use with control equipment within the scope of this standard. However, some of the requirements of IEC 60950 for resistance to moisture and liquids are less stringent than those in IEC 61010-1:2010, 5.4.4 second paragraph.

Control equipment covered in this standard is intended for use in OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II, III and IV (IEC 60664-1) in low-voltage installations, where the RATED equipment supply voltage does not exceed AC. 1 000 V r.m.s. (50/60 Hz), or DC 1 000 V.

The requirements of ISO/IEC Guide 51 and IEC Guide 104, as they relate to this part of IEC 61010, are incorporated herein.

1.1.2 Equipment excluded from scope

Replacement:

This standard does not deal with aspects of the overall automated system, e.g. a complete assembly line. Control equipment (e.g. DCS and PLC), their application program and their associated peripherals are considered as components (components in this context are items which perform no useful function by themselves) of an overall automated system.

Since control equipment (e.g. DCS and PLC) are component devices, safety considerations for the overall automated system including installation and application are beyond the scope of this standard. Refer to IEC 60364 series of standards or applicable national/local regulations for electrical installation and guidelines.

1.2.1 Aspects included in scope

Replacement:

The purpose of the requirements of this standard is to ensure that all HAZARDs to the OPERATOR, SERVICE PERSONNEL and the surrounding area are reduced to a tolerable level.

NOTE 1 By using the terms "OPERATOR" and "SERVICE PERSONNEL" this standard considers the perception of HAZARDS depending on training and skills. Annex aa gives a general approach in this regard.

Requirements for protection against particular types of HAZARD are given in Clauses 6 to 17, as follows:

a) electric shock or burn (see Clause 6);

b) mechanical HAZARDS (see Clauses 7 and 8);

c) spread of fire from the control equipment (see Clause 9);

d) excessive temperature (see Clause 10);

e) effects of fluids and fluid pressure (see Clause 11);

f) effects of radiation, including lasers sources, and sonic and ultrasonic pressure (see Clause 12);

g) liberated gases, explosion and implosion (see Clause 13);

h) arising from REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE and ergonomic factors are specified in (see Clause 16);

i) RISK assessment for HAZARDS or environments not fully covered above (see Clause 17).

NOTE 2 Attention is drawn to the existence of additional requirements regarding the health and safety of labour forces.

1.2.2 Aspects excluded from scope

Replacement:

This standard does not cover:

a) reliability, functionality, performance, or other properties of the control equipment not related to safety;

b) mechanical or climatic requirements for operation, transport or storage;

c) EMC requirements (see e.g. IEC 61326 or IEC 61131-2);

d) protective measures for explosive atmospheres (see e.g. IEC 60079 series);

e) functional safety (see e.g. IEC 61508, IEC 61131-6).

Start Year / Status
UL 62841-4-1000:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-1000: Particular Requirements For Utility Machines

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 62841-4-1000 dated January 5, 2023 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Maximum payload capacity clarification; K.3.K.8.3

– Stability test clarification; K.19.K.19.8

Scope

Replacement:

This standard applies to battery power-assisted utility carts, wagons and wheelbarrows, which hereinafter will be referred to as a “ utility machine” and are covered by Annex K.

This standard does not apply to utility machines connected to the supply mains or to a non-isolated source.

Start Year / Status
UL 62841-4-1000:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-1000: Particular Requirements For Utility Machines

Notes:

Scope

Replacement:

This standard applies to battery power-assisted utility carts, wagons and wheelbarrows, which hereinafter will be referred to as a “ utility machine” and are covered by Annex K.

This standard does not apply to utility machines connected to the supply mains or to a non-isolated source

Start Year / Status
UL 746S:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Evaluation of Sustainable Polymeric Materials for use in Electrical Equipment

UL CSDS Proposal

Notes:
Start Year / Status
UL 746C-2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover parts made of polymeric materials that are used in electrical equipment and describe the various test procedures and their use in the testing of such parts and equipment.

1.2 These requirements do not cover the specific insulating systems that are covered by the requirements contained in the Standard for Systems of Insulating Materials – General, UL 1446.

1.3 Test procedures are provided herein for the evaluation of polymeric materials in specific applications. These test procedures include references to data obtained from small-scale property tests conducted under standard conditions as well as other practical means of evaluation.

1.4 Unless otherwise indicated, parts made by Additive-Manufacturing (AM) Technology shall be evaluated by subjecting the end-product part or test specimens cut from the end-product part to the specified test. For preselection purposes, test specimens printed in the specified dimensions or cut to the specified dimensions from a printed part may represent the end product when the same production conditions are used.

Start Year / Status
UL 61010-2-011:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 011: Particular Requirements for Refrigerating Equipment

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 61010-2-011 dated November 2, 2023 adds requirements for refrigeration systems over 150 g of flammable refrigerant and transcritical systems; 1.1.1.1.1.1DV.1 , 1.1.2.1.1.2DV and 2.2DV

UL 61010-2-011 is an Adoption of IEC 61010-2-011, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 011: Particular Requirements for Refrigerating Equipment (second edition, issued by IEC March 2019) as an IEC-based UL Standard with US National Differences.

Scope and object

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Replacement:

Replace the second paragraph by the following:

This Part 2 of IEC 61010 specifies particular safety requirements for the following types a) to c) of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used, whenever that equipment incorporates

REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS

as an integral part of, or separate from, the equipment and the equipment is in direct control of the

REFRIGERATING SYSTEM

This document details all the requirements when up to 150 g of

FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT

are used per stage of a

REFRIGERATING SYSTEM

. Additional requirements beyond the current scope of this document apply if a

REFRIGERANT

charge of

FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT

exceeds this amount.

Addition:

Add the following text after the last paragraph:

NOTE 101 Examples for

REFRIGERATING EQUIPMENT

include, but are not limited to, laboratory equipment such as laboratory refrigerators, freezers, refrigerated display cabinets.

It is possible that all or part of the equipment falls within the scope of one or more other Part 2 standards of IEC 61010 as well as within the scope of this standard. In that case, the requirements of those other Part 2 standards will also apply. In particular, if equipment is intended to be used as a centrifuge, the requirements of IEC 61010-2-020 apply. However, when the equipment incorporates a refrigerating system and a heating function where the combination of the two introduces additional or more severe

HAZARDS

than if treated separately, then it is possible that IEC 61010-2-012 is applicable instead of this Part 2-011.

See further information in the flow chart () for the selection process and guidance in the Introduction.

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UL 1203:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations

Notes:

ANSI Approved: March 31, 2021

1.1 These requirements cover explosionproof and dust-ignitionproof electrical equipment for installation and use in hazardous (classified) locations, Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D, and Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements also cover explosionproof electrical equipment for installation and use in Class I, Zone 1, Groups IIA, IIB, and IIC hazardous (classified) locations and dust-ignitionproof equipment for use in Zone 20, 21, and 22 locations.

1.3 These requirements also cover explosionproof electrical equipment that has been investigated for use in one or more specific gas or vapor atmospheres with or without additional Class I Groups. See 6.

1.4 These requirements do not cover equipment for use in hazardous (classified) locations specifically covered in a separate standard.

1.5 Deleted.

1.6 These requirements cover equipment for use under the following atmospheric conditions:

  1. a) A minimum ambient temperature of minus 60°C (minus 76°F);

  2. b) An oxygen concentration not greater than 21 percent by volume; and

  3. c) A nominal barometric pressure of one atmosphere.

1.7 Equipment covered by this standard shall also comply with the applicable requirements for similar equipment for use in ordinary unclassified locations.

 

 

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UL 1203:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

ExplosionProof and Dust-IgnitionProof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover explosionproof and dust-ignitionproof electrical equipment for installation and use in hazardous (classified) locations, Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D, and Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements also cover explosionproof electrical equipment for installation and use in Class I, Zone 1, Groups IIA, IIB, and IIC hazardous (classified) locations and dust-ignitionproof equipment for use in Zone 20, 21, and 22 locations.

1.3 These requirements also cover explosionproof electrical equipment that has been investigated for use in one or more specific gas or vapor atmospheres with or without additional Class I Groups. See 6.

1.4 These requirements do not cover equipment for use in hazardous (classified) locations specifically covered in a separate standard.

1.5 These requirements cover equipment for use under the following atmospheric conditions:

a) A minimum ambient temperature of minus 60 °C (minus 76 °F);

b) An oxygen concentration not greater than 21 % by volume; and

c) A nominal barometric pressure of one atmosphere.

1.6 Equipment covered by this standard shall also comply with the applicable requirements for similar equipment for use in ordinary unclassified locations.

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UL 1203:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for ExplosionProof and Dust-IgnitionProof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover explosionproof and dust-ignitionproof electrical equipment for installation and use in hazardous (classified) locations, Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D, and Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements also cover explosionproof electrical equipment for installation and use in Class I, Zone 1, Groups IIA, IIB, and IIC hazardous (classified) locations and dust-ignitionproof equipment for use in Zone 20, 21, and 22 locations.

1.3 These requirements also cover explosionproof electrical equipment that has been investigated for use in one or more specific gas or vapor atmospheres with or without additional Class I Groups. See 6.

1.4 These requirements do not cover equipment for use in hazardous (classified) locations specifically covered in a separate standard.

1.5 These requirements cover equipment for use under the following atmospheric conditions:

a) A minimum ambient temperature of minus 60 °C (minus 76 °F);

b) An oxygen concentration not greater than 21 % by volume; and

c) A nominal barometric pressure of one atmosphere.

1.6 Equipment covered by this standard shall also comply with the applicable requirements for similar equipment for use in ordinary unclassified locations.

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UL 1286:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Office Furnishing Systems

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover office furnishing panels, study carrels, work stations, and pedestal-style systems that form an office furnishing system in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. These are able to be provided with an electrical distribution system, including switches, convenience outlets, and channels for routing communication cables within system components separate from electrical raceways. Office furnishing systems include filing cabinets, desks, work surfaces, shelves, storage units, and similar items that have a particular electrical or mechanical function unique to an office furnishing system.

1.2 These requirements also cover lighting units intended to be mechanically attached to particular components within an individual device or office furnishing system.

1.3 These requirements also cover modular pre-wired office furnishing wiring systems.

1.4 These requirements do not cover panels that are intended to penetrate the ceiling, or that are used to support the building structure.

1.5 These requirements also cover office furnishing systems intended for mounting to building structures for stability or support.

1.6 Individual commercial office furnishings are covered by UL 2999. These products may include, but are not limited to:

a) Desks;

b) Tables;

c) Conference room tables;

d) Bookcases;

e) Storage cabinets; and

f) Motorized carts and stands for audio/video equipment; and

g) Benching Systems.

The above products may be provided with modesty and privacy screens.

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UL 1286:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Office Furnishings

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover office furnishing panels, study carrels, work stations, and pedestal-style systems that form an office furnishing system in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. These are able to be provided with an electrical distribution system, including switches, convenience outlets, and channels for routing communication cables within system components separate from electrical raceways. Office furnishing systems include filing cabinets, desks, work surfaces, shelves, storage units, and similar items that have a particular electrical or mechanical function unique to an office furnishing system.

1.2 These requirements also cover lighting units intended to be mechanically attached to particular components within an individual device or office furnishing system.

1.3 These requirements also cover modular pre-wired office furnishing wiring systems.

1.4 These requirements do not cover panels that are intended to penetrate the ceiling, or that are used to support the building structure.

1.5 These requirements also cover office furnishing systems intended for mounting to building structures for stability or support.

1.6 Individual commercial office furnishings are covered by UL 2999. These products may include, but are not limited to:

a) Desks;

b) Tables;

c) Conference room tables;

d) Bookcases;

e) Storage cabinets; and

f) Motorized carts and stands for audio/video equipment; and

g) Benching Systems.

The above products may be provided with modesty and privacy screens.

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UL 60034-1:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Rotating Electrical Machines - Part 1: Rating and Performance

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This Third edition of ANSI/UL 60034-1 dated February 9, 2024 is an adoption of IEC 60034-1, Rotating Electrical Machines – Part 1: Rating and Performance (Fourteenth Edition, issued February, 2022) with no US National Differences.

Scope

This part of IEC 60034 is applicable to all rotating electrical machines, except rotating electrical machines for rail and road vehicles, which are covered by the IEC 60349 series of standards.

Machines within the scope of this document may also be subject to superseding, modifying or additional requirements in other standards, for example, IEC 60079 and IEC 60092.

NOTE If particular clauses of this document are modified to meet special applications, for example machines subject to radioactivity or machines for aerospace, all other clauses apply insofar as they are compatible.

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UL 61010-2-011:2024 RL - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 011: Particular Requirements for Refrigerating Equipment

Notes:

Scope and object

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Replacement:

Replace the second paragraph by the following:

This Part 2 of IEC 61010 specifies particular safety requirements for the following types a) to c) of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used, whenever that equipment incorporates REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS

as an integral part of, or separate from, the equipment and the equipment is in direct control of the REFRIGERATING SYSTEM.

This document details all the requirements when up to 150 g of FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT are used per stage of a REFRIGERATING SYSTEM. Additional requirements beyond the current scope of this document apply if a REFRIGERANT charge of FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT exceeds this amount.

For REFRIGERATION SYSTEM with more than 150 g per stage, the requirement of UL 60335-2-89 shall be used. Transcritical REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS and systems that use ammonia (NH3) as the REFRIGERANT shall be evaluated to the requirements of UL 60335-2-89.

Addition:

Add the following text after the last paragraph:

NOTE 101 Examples for REFRIGERATING EQUIPMENT include, but are not limited to, laboratory equipment such as laboratory refrigerators, freezers, refrigerated display cabinets.

It is possible that all or part of the equipment falls within the scope of one or more other Part 2 standards of IEC 61010 as well as within the scope of this standard. In that case, the requirements of those other Part 2 standards will also apply. In particular, if equipment is intended to be used as a centrifuge, the requirements of IEC 61010-2-020 apply. However, when the equipment incorporates a refrigerating system and a heating function where the combination of the two introduces additional or more severe HAZARDS than if treated separately, then it is possible that IEC 61010-2-012 is applicable instead of this Part 2-011.

See further information in the flow chart () for the selection process and guidance in the Introduction.

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UL 120101:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Definitions and Information Pertaining to Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations

Notes:

Scope

2.1 This document provides general guidance for safe design, installation, and maintenance of electrical equipment in hazardous (classified) locations using appropriate means to prevent ignition of flammable gases and vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dusts, or ignitable fibers or flyings.

2.2 This document covers only locations made hazardous, or potentially hazardous, due to the presence of flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dusts, or ignitable fibers or flyings. The document is not necessarily relevant to the hazards posed by pyrophoric materials, explosives or propellants containing their own oxidizers.

2.3 This document is concerned only with design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and test criteria related to arcs, sparks, or hot surfaces produced by electrical and non-electrical* equipment that may cause ignition of flammable gas or vapor-in-air mixtures, clouds or blankets of combustible dust, or easily ignitable fibers or flyings. Equipment is also required to comply with the applicable ordinary location requirements (e.g.,UL 508 and UL 61010-1) either by direct reference in hazardous locations standards or by other regulations.

* Under development (Mechanical and ESD for example). Some equipment may produce static electricity or cause high temperatures or sparks due to mechanical failure. The materials of construction of parts in such equipment will be an important consideration for application in hazardous locations.

2.4 This document does not cover mechanisms of ignition from external sources, such as static electricity or lightning. Some equipment may produce static electricity. The materials of construction of parts in such equipment will be an important consideration for application in hazardous locations. The extra precautions necessary for this are beyond the scope of this document.

2.5 This document does not consider the effects of installation in corrosive atmospheres and the resulting deleterious conditions to the original design integrity of the equipment. The additional precautions necessary for these conditions are outside the scope of this document.

2.6 This document is not an instruction manual. However, it is intended to provide introductory guidance to those involved with the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of equipment used in hazardous (classified) locations. It is also intended to promote uniformity of practice among those skilled in the art. Nothing contained in this document is to be construed as a fixed rule without regard to sound engineering judgment.

2.7 For hazardous location equipment, atmospheric conditions are generally considered to be:

a) an ambient temperature range of -20°C (-4°F) to 40°C (104°F) for zones and to -25°C (-13°F) to +40°C (104°F) for divisions;

b) air with normal oxygen content, typically 21 percent by volume; and

c) a pressure of 80 kPa (11.6 psia) to 110 kPa (16 psia).

NOTE Equipment specified for atmospheric conditions beyond the above is generally permitted but may be subjected to additional requirements.

2.8 Specialized industries such as, but not limited to, mining and shipping may be regulated by the specific authority having jurisdiction. This document does not include specific requirements or the rules and regulations unique to any specific industry.

2.9 Various organizations have developed codes, guides, and standards that have substantial acceptance by industry and governmental bodies. Codes, guides, and standards useful in the design and installation of electrical instruments in hazardous (classified) locations are listed in Annex C. These are not considered to be a part of this document except for those specific sections of documents referenced elsewhere in this document.

2.10 In accordance with the purpose of this document, an attempt was made to avoid originality in principles whenever possible, but rather to utilize definitions, explanations, etc., from accepted publications. As a result, much of the material, except for minor changes, is directly as published by others. While specific credit is not given for each reference, all references are included in Annex B.

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UL 61010-2-202:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 2-202: Particular Requirements for Electrically Operated Valve Actuators

Notes:
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Application: Equipment, Electronic
UL 840:2005 - Start year: : 2005
Description:

Insulation Coordination Including Clearances and Creepage Distances for Electrical Equipment

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover an alternate approach to specifying through air and over surface spacings for electrical equipment through the use of the principles of insulation coordination.

1.2 The complete principles of insulation coordination involve the consideration of the combination of clearances, creepage distances, and the properties of solid insulation used to constitute the insulation system. The empirical data gathered thus far has been used to develop the requirements for clearances and creepage distances as presented in this standard. The data needed to develop the evaluation procedure for solid insulation is still being gathered. When available, this evaluation procedure will be added to this standard and is not expected to affect the requirements for clearances and creepage distances.

1.3 These requirements may be used as an alternate to required spacing levels specified in end-product standards. The end product standard spacing requirements may be based on use and systems where overvoltages are not controlled, or if controlled, the level of control is unknown.

1.4 These alternate requirements are intended to be applied to a particular product category if the standard covering the product category specifically references UL 840 or any of the requirements therein.

1.5 Users of these requirements may need to specify the overvoltage levels and the methods of control which will be utilized, and establish the pollution degree to which the product insulation system will be expected to be subjected.

1.6 It is not intended that the test values in this standard be employed for production line testing. However, users of these requirements will need to establish a means to ensure that production controls applied to permit the spacing reduction remain in effect during the manufacture of the product. This could include sample testing or physical measurements or another equivalent means.

1.7 Users of these requirements will additionally need to ensure that influencing factors not addressed in this standard, such as mechanical movement, field placement of conductive material, and product damage, will not affect the system for insulation coordination. Examples are the deformation of the enclosure, movement of the fittings for conduit or armored cable, or the improper installation of field wiring. Clearances and creepage distances at those locations must be verified for compliance by physical measurement in accordance with Section 10, Measurement of Clearance and Creepage Distances.

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UL 60384-14:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Fixed Capacitors for Use in Electronic Equipment - Part 14: Sectional Specification: Fixed Capacitors for Electromagnetic Interference Suppression and Connection to the Supply Mains

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 60384-14 dated June 26, 2023 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

Scope

This part of IEC 60384 applies to capacitors and resistor-capacitor combinations which will be connected to an a.c. mains or other supply with nominal voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. (r.m.s.) or 1 500 V d.c. and with a nominal frequency not exceeding 100 Hz.

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UL 60384-14:2016 - Start year: : 2016
Description:

Safety Requirements for Fixed Capacitors for Use in Electronic Equipment - Part 14: Sectional Specification: Fixed Capacitors for Electromagnetic Interference Suppression and Connection to the Supply Mains

Notes:

The revisions to the Standard for Safety for Fixed Capacitors for Use in Electronic Equipment - Part 14: Sectional Specification: Fixed Capacitors for Electromagnetic Interference Suppression and Connection to the Supply Mains, UL 60384 - 14, are being issued to reflect the latest ANSI approval date, and to incorporate the following changes in requirements:

• Removal of Figure 9DVD2 modification.

This part of IEC 60384 applies to capacitors and resistor-capacitor combinations which will be connected to an a.c. mains or other supply with nominal voltage not exceeding 1000 V a.c. (r.m.s.) or 1500 V d.c. and with a nominal frequency not exceeding 100 Hz.

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Application: Fuses
UL 977:2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

This revision to ANSI/UL 977 dated October 26, 2020 includes barriers to address inadvertent contact on line side of service disconnect; Section 24A and 50.37

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover fused power-circuit devices to be employed in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

1.2 Fused power-circuit devices, as covered by these requirements, are considered to be either bolted pressure contact switches or high-pressure butt-type contact switches.

1.3 Bolted-pressure contact switches are devices in which the blade-jaw connections have an additional pressure or clamping action provided at both ends of the switch blades when the blades are in the fully closed position.

1.4 High-pressure butt-type contact switches are devices having butt-type contacts and a spring-charged mechanism.

1.5 These requirements do not apply to low-voltage AC power circuit protectors as covered by the Standard for Low Voltage AC Power Circuit Protectors Used in Enclosures, ANSI/IEEE C37.29, or to low-voltage AC integrally fused power circuit breakers as covered by the Standard for Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures, ANSI/IEEE C37.13.

1.6 Fused power-circuit devices may be manually or electrically operated and may incorporate electrical tripping means.

1.7 An electrically tripped device is one whose closing is performed manually or electrically but contact opening is performed by a release energized by a separate source of voltage.

1.8 A device with an electrical operator is one whose contact closing and opening is performed by electrical means.

1.9 Fused power-circuit devices have continuous current ratings of more than 600 A and voltage ratings of 600 V or less AC, DC, or both. Devices rated AC are intended for use on circuits having maximum available short-circuit currents of 100,000, 150,000, or 200,000 A (rms symmetrical). Devices rated DC are intended for use on circuits having maximum available short-circuit currents of 20,000, 50,000, 100,000, 150,000, or 200,000 A DC.

1.10 Fused power-circuit devices have provisions for mounting (or are intended to be used with upstream) Class L fuses or Class T fuses rated more than 600 A.

1.11 These requirements cover complete, enclosed fused power-circuit devices in which the switch is integral with the enclosure; open-type fused power-circuit devices intended for mounting in other equipment, such as switchboards or in a separately shipped enclosure; and enclosures intended for mounting open-type fused power-circuit devices.

1.12 These requirements also cover electrically tripped and/or operated devices that have been investigated to determine their acceptability for ground-fault protection when combined with ground-fault sensing and relaying equipment as follows:

  1. a) Switches for use with Class I ground-fault sensing and relaying equipment including those devices that are capable of interrupting 12 times their rated current or that have integral means intended to prevent disconnecting at levels of fault current exceeding the contact interrupting capability of the switch.

  2. b) Switches for use with Class II ground-fault sensing and relaying equipment are capable of interrupting at 10 times their rated current and are for use in ground-fault protection systems where means intended to prevent disconnecting levels at fault current exceeding the contact interrupting capabilities of the switch are incorporated within the ground-fault sensing and relaying equipment.

1.13 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to determine that the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard is maintained. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard shall not be judged to comply with this standard. Where appropriate, revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

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UL 1417:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Standard for Special Fuses for Radio- and Television- Type Appliances

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover special types of fuses not covered by separate requirements and that are for use in radio- and television-type appliances where they are relied upon to limit power or current, or both. These requirements also apply to holders intended to accept such special fuses, where the holder may be an integral part of the fuse design. It should be noted, however, that compliance of a special fuse with these requirements does not assure that it is acceptable for use as a protective device in the end-use product.

1.2 A special fuse is a single function (providing protection only) device intended to interrupt a current flow when the current passing through it exceeds a preselected value. It is nonrenewable, that is, the fuse element cannot be replaced after operation, but it can be multi-operational (multi-element).

1.3 The acceptability of any special fuse covered by these requirements in any particular device or appliance depends upon its effectiveness in continued use under the conditions that prevail in actual service. Accordingly, for a particular application, the special fuse may be affected by the requirements for the device or appliance in question, and it may be necessary to employ protective devices having features other than, or in addition to, those specified in these requirements.

1.4 Deleted January 22, 2004

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UL 248-1:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 1: General Requirements

Notes:

Revision pages have been issued for the Standard for Safety for Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 1: General Requirements, UL 248-1, to incorporate the following proposals:

• Editorial correction in Table 5.

• Recovery voltage clarification.

Scope

1.1.1 This Standard applies to low-voltage fuses rated 1000 V or less, AC and/or DC, with interrupting ratings up to 300 kA (200 kA for Mexico). These fuses are intended to be used in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CEC), and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 (NEC).

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UL 275:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Automotive Glass-Tube Fuses

Notes:

This revision to UL 275 dated November 30, 2022 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

1.1 These requirements cover glass-tube fuses intended for the protection of automotive wire and automotive apparatus.

1.2 These requirements do not cover glass-tube fuses intended for use in circuits rated above 32 volts.

1.3 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those in use when the standard was developed and that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determined necessary to maintain the level of safety for the user of the product as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard.

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UL 4248-12:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 12: Class R

Notes:

Scope

1 1.2 These requirements cover fuseholders intended for use with Class R Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/12-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.12, UL 248-12, Low-Voltage Fuses – Part 12: Class R Fuses.

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UL 4248-12:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 12: Class R

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 4248-12 dated February 6, 2023 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, UL, CSA, and ANCE are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated February 6, 2023 will not be jointly issued by UL, CSA, and ANCE as these revision pages only address UL ANSI approval dates.

Scope

1 1.2 These requirements cover fuseholders intended for use with Class R Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/12-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.12, UL 248-12, Low-Voltage Fuses – Part 12: Class R Fuses.

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UL 248-19:2015 - Start year: : 2015
Description:

Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 19: Photovoltaic Fuses

Notes:

1.1 This Part applies to fuses for photovoltaic (PV) systems rated up to 1500 Vdc.

1.2 Fuses for photovoltaic (PV) systems are intended to be used for the protection of photovoltaic strings or arrays and their associated wiring to provide protection against overloads or short circuits within the marked electrical ratings in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part I) in Canada, the Standard for Electrical Installations, NOM-001-SEDE, in Mexico and the National Electrical Code NEC), NFPA-70, in the United States of America.

1.3 These types of fuses are not intended to protect downstream inverter components, such as capacitors and against the discharge of such capacitors back into the arrays.

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UL 4248-8:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 8: Class J

Notes:

The Second Edition of the Standard for Safety for Fuseholders - Part 8: Class J, UL 4248-8, has been issued to reflect the latest ANSI approval date, and to incorporate the following proposals:

• Corrections to Tables found in Figures 7A, 7B and 7C and revision to Figure 7C.

• Correction to Table 8.4A.

Scope

1.1.2 These requirements cover fuseholders intended for use with Class J Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/8-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.8, UL 248-8, Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 8: Class J Fuses.

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UL 4248-6:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 6: Class H

Notes:

This revision to ANSI/UL 4248-6, Standard for Safety for Fuseholders - Part 6: Class H, is being issued to reaffirm approval as an American National Standard. No changes in requirements are involved.

Scope

1.1.2 These requirements cover fuseholders intended for use with Class H Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/6-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.6, UL 248-6, Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 6: Class H Non-Renewable; and NMX-J-009/248/7-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.7, UL 248-7, Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 7: Class H Renewable Fuses.

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UL 4248-14:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 14: Supplemental Fuseholders

UL CSDS Proposal

Notes:
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UL 4248-15:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 15: Class T

Notes:

Scope

1.1.2 These requirements cover fuseholders intended for use with Class T Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/15-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.15, UL 248-15, Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 15: Class T Fuses.

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UL 4248-15:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 15: Class T

Notes:

Scope

1.1.2 These requirements cover fuseholders intended for use with Class T Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/15-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.15, UL 248-15, Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 15: Class T Fuses.

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UL 4248-9:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 9: Class K

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision to ANSI/UL 4248-9, Standard for Safety for Fuseholders - Part 9: Class K, is being issued to reaffirm approval as an American National Standard. No changes in requirements are involved.

Scope

1.1.2 These requirements cover fuseholders intended for use with Class K Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/9-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.9, UL 248-9, Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 9: Class K Fuses.

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UL 4248-9:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 9: Class K

Notes:

Scope

1.1.2 These requirements cover fuseholders intended for use with Class K Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/9-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.9, UL 248-9, Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 9: Class K Fuses.

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UL 4248-4-2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 4: Class CC

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision to ANSI/UL 4248-4, Standard for Safety for Fuseholders - Part 4: Class CC, is being issued to reaffirm approval as an American National Standard. No changes in requirements are involved.

Scope

1.1.2 These requirements cover fuseholders intended for use with Class CC Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/4-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.4, UL 248-4, Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 4: Class CC Fuses.

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UL 4248-4:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 4: Class CC

Notes:

Scope

1.1.2 These requirements cover fuseholders intended for use with Class CC Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/4-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.4, UL 248-4, Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 4: Class CC Fuses.

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UL 4248-14:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 14: Supplemental Fuseholders

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This is the First Edition of ANSI/UL 4248-14, the Standard for Fuseholders – Part 14: Supplemental Fuseholders dated July 21, 2023.

Scope

1.1 This Part is intended to be read together with the Standard for Fuseholders – Part 1: General Requirements, hereafter referred to as Part 1. The titles of the Clauses in this Part correspond to the similarly titled Clauses in Part 1. The requirements of Part 1 apply unless modified by this Part. For the Part 1 requirements, refer to the Standard for Fuseholders – Part 1: General Requirements, NMX-J-009/4248/1-ANCE / CSA C22.2 No. 4248.1 / UL 4248-1.

1.2 These requirements apply to fuseholders intended for use with Supplemental Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/14-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.14, UL 248-14, Low-Voltage Fuses – Part 14: Supplemental Fuses.

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UL 4248-6:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 6: Class H

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This is the Second Edition of ANSI/UL 4248-6, Standard for Fuseholders – Part 6: Class H dated January 10, 2024.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, ULSE, CSA Group, and ANCE are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly.

Scope

1.1.2 These requirements cover fuseholders intended for use with Class H Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/6-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.6, UL 248-6, Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 6: Class H Non-Renewable; and NMX-J-009/248/7-2000-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.7, UL 248-7, Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 7: Class H Renewable Fuses.

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UL 4248-8:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Fuseholders - Part 8: Class J

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This is the Third Edition of ANSI/UL 4248-8, Standard for Fuseholders – Part 8: Class J dated January 10, 2024.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, ULSE, CSA Group, and ANCE are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly.

Scope

1.1 This Part is intended to be read together with the Standard for Fuseholders – Part 1: General Requirements, hereafter referred to as Part 1. The titles of the Clauses in this Part correspond to the similarly titled Clauses in Part 1. The requirements of Part 1 apply unless modified by this Part. For the Part 1 requirements, refer to the Standard for Fuseholders – Part 1: General Requirements, NMX-J-009-4248/1-ANCE / CSA C22.2 No. 4248.1 / UL 4248-1

1.2 These requirements apply to fuseholders intended for use with Class J Fuses as described in NMX-J-009/248/8-ANCE, CSA C22.2 No. 248.8, UL 248-8, Low-Voltage Fuses – Part 8: Class J Fuses.

1.3 Fuseholders also intended for fuses covered by other Parts shall also comply with the applicable fuseholder requirements for that Part.

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UL 248-2:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Standard for Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 2: Class C Fuses

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 248-2 dated April 11, 2019 is being issued to reaffirm approval as an American National Standard. No changes in requirements are involved.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, UL, CSA, and ANCE are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated April 11, 2019 will not be jointly issued by UL, CSA, and ANCE as these revision pages only address UL ANSI approval dates.

Scope

This Part applies to Class C fuses rated 1200 A or less and 600 V ac. DC ratings are optional.

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UL 248-2:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 2: Class C Fuses

Notes:

Scope

This Part applies to Class C fuses rated 1200 A or less and 600 V ac. DC ratings are optional.

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UL 248-3:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Standard for Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 3: Class CA and CB Fuses

Notes:

Scope

This Part applies to Class CA and CB fuses rated 60 A or less and 600 V ac. DC ratings are optional.

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UL 248-3:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 3: Class CA and CB Fuses

Notes:

Scope

This Part applies to Class CA and CB fuses rated 60 A or less and 600 V ac. DC ratings are optional.

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UL 248-4:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 4: Class CC Fuses

Notes:

Scope

This Part applies to Class CC fuses rated 30 A or less and 600 V ac. DC ratings are optional

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UL 4248-4:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Standard for Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 4: Class CC Fuses

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 248-4 dated April 11, 2019 is being issued to reaffirm approval as an American National Standard. No changes in requirements are involved.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, UL, CSA, and ANCE are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated April 11, 2019 will not be jointly issued by UL, CSA, and ANCE as these revision pages only address UL ANSI approval dates.

Scope

This Part applies to Class CC fuses rated 30 A or less and 600 V ac. DC ratings are optional.

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UL 248-19:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Low-Voltage Fuses - Part 19: Photovoltaic Fuses

Notes:

Scope

1.1 This Part applies to fuses for photovoltaic (PV) systems rated up to 1500 Vdc.

1.2 Fuses for photovoltaic (PV) systems are intended to be used for the protection of photovoltaic strings or arrays and their associated wiring to provide protection against overloads or short circuits within the marked electrical ratings in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part I) in Canada, the Standard for Electrical Installations, NOM-001-SEDE, in Mexico and the National Electrical Code NEC), NFPA-70, in the United States of America.

1.3 These types of fuses are not intended to protect downstream inverter components, such as capacitors and against the discharge of such capacitors back into the arrays.

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Application: Household Electrical and Electronic Equipment
UL 60335-2-68:2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-68: Particular Requirements for Spray Extraction Machines, for Commercial Use

Notes:

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This International Standard deals with the safety of electrical portable, non-self-propelled motor-operated spray extraction machines with or without attachments and with or without electrical heating elements, intended for commercial indoor use.

NOTE 101 This standard applies to machines for commercial use

. The following list, although not comprehensive, gives an indication of locations that are included in the scope:

– public use areas such as hotels, schools, hospitals;

– industrial locations, for example factories and manufacturing shops;

– retail outlets, for example shops and supermarkets;

– business premises, for example offices and banks;

– rental services for those machines;

– all uses other than normal housekeeping purposes.

They are not equipped with a traction drive. The following power systems are covered:

– mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances,

– battery powered motors.

They are not equipped with traction drive. They include the following energy sources or power systems, or combinations of them:

– mains up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances,

– batteries supplying 150 V or less.

NOTE 102DV Machines for the same intended function but equipped with a traction drive are covered by CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-2-72/UL 60335-2-72.

It is also possible for covered products to be powered by the following. Additional requirements related to these power sources are not included in this Standard.

– double layer (ultra) capacitors;

– fuel cells.

This standard applies to machines in which the pressure of the employed cleaning agent does not exceed 2,5 MPa, and in which the product of the pressure (in MPa) and the flow of  cleaning agent (in litres per minute) does not exceed 100, and in which the temperature of the  cleaning agent at the spray nozzle outlet does not exceed 85 °C.

This standard does not apply to

– vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household use (IEC 60335-2-2);

– floor treatment machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-67, IEC 60335-2-72);

– wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-69);

– hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029 series, IEC 62841).

– machines designed for use in corrosive or explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas);

– machines designed for picking up hazardous dusts (as defined in IEC 60335-2-69), inflammable substances, or glowing particles;

– machines designed to handle hazardous solvents, such as flammable or explosive liquids;

NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries, additional requirements on the safe use of the equipment covered can be specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.

– First dashed item: replace “(IEC 60335-2-2)” with “(CSA C22.2 No. 243/UL 1017)”.

– Second dashed item: replace “(IEC 60335-2-67, IEC 60335-2-72)” with “(CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-2-67/UL 60335-2-67, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-2-72/UL 60335-2-72, CSA C22.2 No. 10, UL 558, UL 561, UL 583)”.

– Third dashed item: replace “(IEC 60335-2-69)” with “(CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-69/UL 60335-2-69, CSA C22.2 No. 243/UL 1017)”.

– Fourth dashed item: replace “(IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029 series, IEC 62841)” with “(CSA/UL 60745 series, CSA 61029 series, CSA C22.2 No. 71.2, UL 987, CSA/UL 62841 series)”.

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UL 60335-2-68:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-68: Particular Requirements for Spray Extraction Machines, for Commercial Use

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 60335-2-68 dated December 3, 2021 includes changes in requirements for Type SJ Cord for Commercial Spray Extraction Machines; 25.25.7DV.2.

This standard is an adoption of IEC 60335-2-68, Edition 4, published by the IEC March 2012 and its amendment 1, published April 2016. Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 60335-2-68.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This International Standard deals with the safety of electrical portable, non-self-propelled motor-operated

spray extraction machines with or without attachments and with or without electrical heating elements, intended for commercial indoor use.

NOTE 101 This standard applies to machines for commercial use

. The following list, although not comprehensive, gives an indication of locations that are included in the scope:

– public use areas such as hotels, schools, hospitals;

– industrial locations, for example factories and manufacturing shops;

– retail outlets, for example shops and supermarkets;

– business premises, for example offices and banks;

– rental services for those machines;

– all uses other than normal housekeeping purposes.

They are not equipped with a traction drive. The following power systems are covered:

– mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances,

– battery powered motors.

They are not equipped with traction drive. They include the following energy sources or power systems, or combinations of them:

– mains up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances,

– batteries supplying 150 V or less.

NOTE 102DV Machines for the same intended function but equipped with a traction drive are covered by CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-2-72/UL 60335-2-72.

It is also possible for covered products to be powered by the following. Additional requirements related to these power sources are not included in this Standard.

– double layer (ultra) capacitors;

– fuel cells.

This standard applies to machines in which the pressure of the employed cleaning agent

does not exceed 2,5 MPa, and in which the product of the pressure (in MPa) and the flow of cleaning agent

(in litres per minute) does not exceed 100, and in which the temperature of the cleaning agent

at the spray nozzle outlet does not exceed 85 °C.

This standard does not apply to

– vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household use (IEC 60335-2-2);

– floor treatment machines for commercial use

(IEC 60335-2-67, IEC 60335-2-72);

– wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use

(IEC 60335-2-69);

– hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools

(IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029 series, IEC 62841).

– machines designed for use in corrosive or explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas);

– machines designed for picking up hazardous dusts (as defined in IEC 60335-2-69), inflammable substances, or glowing particles;

– machines designed to handle hazardous solvents, such as flammable or explosive liquids;

NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries, additional requirements on the safe use of the equipment covered can be specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.

– First dashed item: replace “(IEC 60335-2-2)” with “(CSA C22.2 No. 243/UL 1017)”.

– Second dashed item: replace “(IEC 60335-2-67, IEC 60335-2-72)” with “(CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-2-67/UL 60335-2-67, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-2-72/UL 60335-2-72, CSA C22.2 No. 10, UL 558, UL 561, UL 583)”.

– Third dashed item: replace “(IEC 60335-2-69)” with “(CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-69/UL 60335-2-69, CSA C22.2 No. 243/UL 1017)”.

– Fourth dashed item: replace “(IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029 series, IEC 62841)” with “(CSA/UL 60745 series, CSA 61029 series, CSA C22.2 No. 71.2, UL 987, CSA/UL 62841 series)”.

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UL 62841-2-9:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 2-9: Particular Requirements For Hand-Held Tappers And Threaders

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 62841-2-9 dated November 29, 2022 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

This standard is an adoption of IEC 62841-2-9, Edition 1, published by the IEC January 2015. There are no technical national differences for this standard.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, UL and CSA are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated November 29, 2022 will not be jointly issued by UL and CSA as these revision pages only address UL ANSI approval dates.

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to hand-held tappers and threaders

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UL 62841-2-21:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 2-21: Particular Requirements For Hand-Held Drain Cleaners

Notes:

Adoption Of The First Edition Of IEC 62841-2-21, Standard For Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 2-21: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Drain Cleaners As The First Edition Of UL 62841-2-21

This standard is an adoption of IEC 62841-2-21, Edition 1, published by the IEC May 2017. There are no technical national differences for this standard.

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This part of IEC 62841 applies to drain cleaners.

NOTE 101 Drain cleaners are also known as pipe cleaners.

This standard does not apply to drills and impact drills, even if they can be used as a drain cleaners.

NOTE 102 Transportable drain cleaners will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841-3.

This standard does not apply to machines that use a solid rod to clean drains.

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UL 62841-2-21:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 2-21: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Drain Cleaners

Notes:

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This part of IEC 62841 applies to drain cleaners.

NOTE 101

Drain cleaners are also known as pipe cleaners.

This standard does not apply to drills and impact drills, even if they can be used as a drain cleaners

NOTE 102 Transportable drain cleaners will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841-3.

This standard does not apply to machines that use a solid rod to clean drains.

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UL 60335-2-3:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular Requirements for Electric Irons

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This new Sixth Edition of ANSI/UL 60335-2-3 dated September 14, 2023 is an Adoption of IEC 60335-2-3, Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-3: Particular Requirements for Electric Irons, (Edition 6.1 issued by the IEC July 2015). Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 60335-2-3.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This International Standard deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons, including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l, for household and similar purposes, their  rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances, which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account

– persons (including children) whose

  1. • physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or

  2. • lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;

– children playing with the appliance.

NOTE 101 Attention is drawn to the fact that

– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary;

– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities;

– additional requirements for pressure vessels may be specified by the national authorities responsible for the safety of pressure vessels.

NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to

– ironers (IEC 60335-2-44);

– appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes;

– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).

These requirements apply to electric irons and cordless irons rated 250 V or less. These irons are intended to be employed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

– additional requirements applicable to equipment intended for use in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, are not included in the standard.

– ironing machines, ironing presses, or other garment finishing appliances that are covered by the Standard for Garment Finishing Appliances, UL 141

Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory or approximate information.

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UL 62841-4-5:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-5: Particular Requirements for Grass Shears

Notes:

Summary of Topics

Adoption of the First Edition of IEC 62841-4-5, Standard for Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4-5: Particular Requirements for Grass Shears, as the First Edition of UL 62841-4-5 dated November 30, 2023.

UL 62841-4-5 is an adoption of IEC 62841-4-5, First Edition, issued by the IEC August 2021. Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 62841-4-5.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows.

Addition:

This document applies to

grass shears

with a maximum

cutting width

of 200 mm designed primarily for cutting grass.

This document does not apply to hedge trimmers.

NOTE 101 Hedge trimmers are covered by IEC 62841-4-2.

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UL 101:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Leakage Current for Utilization Equipment

Notes:

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This revision of ANSI/UL 101 dated October 5, 2023 addresses GFCI Interoperability Issues; 1.1, 2.1, 3.1A – 3.1C, 3.5A, 3.5B, 3.7A, 3.7B, 3.7.1 – 3.7.3, 3.9A, Table 4.1, 5.1.2, subsection 5.2, 5.3.1, Figure 5.3, Figure 5.4 , Section 6, Section A6 (title only), A7.1, A7.3, Section A8, and Appendix B

Scope

2.1 This sStandard applies to cord- and plug-connected household and similar utilization equipment (see Definitions, Section 3) typically rated 2050 A or less, nominal 50 or 60 Hz, having 3-wire (including equipment grounding conductor) or 2-wire cords, and intended for use on supply circuits not exceeding 300 V to ground.

NOTE: The scope statement in 2.1 does not exclude utilization equipment currently rated higher than 20 A or voltage rated higher than 300 V from referencing this standard.

2.2 This standard does not apply to utilization equipment having a grounded connection made at the factory to the neutral terminal. The values in this standard do not provide protection against the minute currents which could cause ventricular fibrillation if applied directly to the heart, as via a heart catheter.

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UL 62841-4-4:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-4: Particular Requirements for Lawn Trimmers, Lawn Edge Trimmers, Grass Trimmers, Brush Cutters and Brush Saws

Notes:

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

Adoption of the First Edition of IEC 62841-4-4, Standard for Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4-4: Particular requirements for Lawn Trimmers, Lawn Edge Trimmers, Grass Trimmers, Brush Cutters and Brush Saws, as the First Edition of UL 62841-4-4.

UL 62841-4-4 is an adoption of IEC 62841-4-4, First Edition, issued by the IEC November 2020. Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 62841-4-4.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This document applies to hand-held and walk-behind lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers, used by a standing operator for cutting grass, weeds or similar soft vegetation, and grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws used by a standing operator for cutting grass, weeds, brush, bushes, saplings and similar vegetation.

This document does not apply to

– hand-held machines having a mass of 18 kg or greater;

– self-propelled lawn trimmers or lawn edge trimmers;

– scissors type lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers ;

– machines equipped with metallic cutting accessories consisting of more than one piece, e.g. pivoting chains or flail blades;

– edgers with rigid and/or metallic cutting devices.

NOTE 101 Freely pivoting non-metallic cutting elements are considered not to be rigid cutting devices.

NOTE 102 Edgers with rigid or metal cutting devices will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841-4.

NOTE 103 Annex EE provides an informative summary of characteristics for lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws.

Brush cutters and brush saws covered by this document are designed only to be operated with the machine to the right of the operator.

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UL 62841-4-4:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-4: Particular Requirements for Lawn Trimmers, Lawn Edge Trimmers, Grass Trimmers, Brush Cutters and Brush Saws

Notes:

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This document applies to hand-held and walk-behind lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers, used by a standing operator for cutting grass, weeds or similar soft vegetation, and

grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws used by a standing operator for cutting grass, weeds, brush, bushes, saplings and similar vegetation.

This document does not apply to

– hand-held machines having a mass of 18 kg or greater;

– self-propelled lawn trimmers or lawn edge trimmers;

– scissors type lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers ;

– machines equipped with metallic cutting accessories consisting of more than one piece, e.g. pivoting chains or flail blades;

– edgers with rigid and/or metallic cutting devices.

NOTE 101 Freely pivoting non-metallic cutting elements are considered not to be rigid cutting devices.

NOTE 102 Edgers with rigid or metal cutting devices will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841-4.

NOTE 103 Annex EE provides an informative summary of characteristics for lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws.

Brush cutters and brush saws covered by this document are designed only to be operated with the machine to the right of the operator.

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UL 62841-4-3-2024 RL - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-3: Particular Requirements for Pedestrian Controlled Walk-Behind Lawnmowers

Notes:

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This document applies to the design of pedestrian controlled walk-behind

– cylinder lawnmowers;

and

– rotary lawnmowers equipped with

– metallic cutting means; and/or

– rigid non-metallic cutting means; and/or

– non-metallic cutting means with one or more cutting elements pivotally mounted on a generally circular drive unit, where these cutting elements rely on centrifugal force to achieve cutting, and have a kinetic energy for each single cutting element of greater than 10 J.

NOTE 101 Machines that have non-metallic cutting means and a kinetic energy for each single cutting element of less than or equal to 10 J are considered to be lawn trimmers.

This document does not apply to

– robotic lawnmowers;

– remote-controlled lawnmowers;

– flail mowers or flail-type attachments;

– scissors type lawnmowers;

– grassland mowers;

– sickle bar mowers;

– towed/semi-mounted grass-cutting machines;

– scrub-clearing machines;

– lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers;

– lawn edgers;

– grass trimmers;

– brush cutters;

– brush saws;

– agricultural mowers;

– trailing seat/sulky units;

– ride-on machines;

– non-powered lawnmowers;

– combustion engine powered lawnmowers;

– hybrid and fuel cell powered machines and associated charging systems; and

– garden tractors or their attachments.

NOTE 102 Robotic lawnmowers are covered by IEC 60335-2-107, and will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.

NOTE 103 Lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers are covered by IEC 60335-2-91.

NOTE 104 Lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.

NOTE 105 Lawn edgers will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.

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UL 62841-4-2:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-2: Particular Requirements For Hedge Trimmers

Notes:
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Application: Industrial/Automation and Control Systems
UL 508A:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 600 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery.

Notes:

This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals . These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

Start Year / Status
UL 508:1999 - Start year: : 1999
Description:

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control devices, and devices accessory thereto, for starting, stopping, regulating, controlling, or protecting electric motors. These requirements also cover industrial control devices or systems that store or process information and are provided with an output motor control function(s). This equipment is for use in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code , NFPA 70 .

1.2 These requirements cover devices rated 1500 volts or less. Industrial control equipment covered by these requirements is intended for use in an ambient temperature of 0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F) unless specifically indicated for use in other conditions.

1.3 Deleted December 2, 2003

1.4 Examples of industrial control devices described in 1.1 are:

a)    Manual, magnetic, and solid-state starters and controllers.

b)    Thermal, magnetic, and solid-state overload relays.

c)    Pushbutton stations, including selector switches and pilot lights.

d)    Control circuit switches and relays.

e)    Float, flow, pressure, and vacuum-operated switches.

f)    Resistors and rheostats.

g)    Proximity switches.

h)    Time-delay relays and switches.

i)    Resistors and rheostats intended for industrial heating and lighting, including those for motor generator fields.

j)    Control devices intended for industrial heating and lighting.

k)    Solid-state time-delay relays.

l)    Programmable controllers.

m)    Numerical control systems.

n)    Lighting dimmer systems and controls.

o)    Mercury-tube switches.

p)    Definite purpose controllers.

q)    Solid-state logic controllers.

r)    Industrial microprocessor/computer systems.

s)    Variable voltage autotransformer.

t)    Motor starting autotransformer.

1.5 Industrial control panels are covered by the requirements in the Standard for Industrial Control Panels, UL 508A.

1.6 Fire pump controllers are covered by the requirements in the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.7 An adjustable-speed drive and accessories or modules for use with an adjustable-speed drive are covered by the Standard for Power Conversion Equipment, UL 508C .

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations as defined by the National Electrical Code , NFPA 70 , are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203 .

1.9 Devices that regulate temperature and/or control refrigeration equipment are covered by the Standard for Temperature-Indicating and -Regulating Equipment, UL 873 , and other applicable standards. Compliance with the Standard for Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use, Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60730-1, and/or the applicable Part 2 standard from the UL 60730 series fulfills these requirements.

1.10 Electrical instruments are covered by the Standard for Electrical Analog Instruments - Panel Board Types, UL 1437 .

1.11 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

1.12 Products consisting of interlocked controllers and similar assemblies, intended to transfer power to a common load or output between multiple inputs or sources, are covered by the Standard for Transfer Switch Equipment, UL 1008.

Notes:
Start Year / Status
UL 508:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

UL 508 March 2018 replaced UL 508 Jan 1999

UL 508, the Standard for Safety For Industrial Control Equipment,covers industrial control and related devices rated 1500 volts or less used for starting, stopping, regulating, controlling, or protecting electric motors. This equipment is for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 in an ambient

temperature of 0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F), and includes devices or systems that store or process information and are provided with an output motor control function

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control devices, and devices accessory thereto, for starting, stopping, regulating, controlling, or protecting electric motors. These requirements also cover industrial control devices or systems that store or process information and are provided with an output motor control function(s). This equipment is for use in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. These requirements do not include requirements for the evaluation of equipment intended for use in functional safety applications.

1.2 These requirements cover devices rated 1500 volts or less. Industrial control equipment covered by these requirements is intended for use in an ambient temperature of 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) unless specifically indicated for use in other conditions.

1.3 Examples of industrial control devices described in 1.1 are:

a)    Manual, magnetic, and solid-state starters and controllers.

b)    Thermal, magnetic, and solid-state overload relays.

c)    Pushbutton stations, including selector switches and pilot lights.

d)    Control circuit switches and relays.

e)    Float, flow, pressure, and vacuum-operated switches.

f)    Resistors and rheostats.

g)    Proximity switches.

h)    Time-delay relays and switches.

i)    Resistors and rheostats intended for industrial heating and lighting, including those for motor generator fields.

j)    Control devices intended for industrial heating and lighting.

k)    Solid-state time-delay relays.

l)    Programmable controllers.

m)    Numerical control systems.

n)    Lighting dimmer systems and controls.

o)    Mercury-tube switches.

p)    Definite purpose controllers.

q)    Solid-state logic controllers.

r)    Industrial microprocessor/computer systems.

s)    Variable voltage autotransformer.

t)    Motor starting autotransformer.

1.4 Industrial control panels are covered by the requirements in the Standard for Industrial Control Panels, UL 508A.

1.5 Fire pump controllers are covered by the requirements in the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.6 An adjustable-speed drive and accessories or modules for use with an adjustable-speed drive are covered by the Standard for Power Conversion Equipment, UL 508C.

1.7 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations as defined by the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.8 Devices that regulate temperature and/or control refrigeration equipment are covered by the Standard for Temperature-Indicating and -Regulating Equipment, UL 873, and other applicable standards. Compliance with the Standard for Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use, Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60730-1, and/or the applicable Part 2 standard from the UL 60730 series fulfills these requirements.

1.9 Electrical instruments are covered by the Standard for Electrical Analog Instruments– Panel Board Types, UL 1437.

1.10 Products consisting of interlocked controllers and similar assemblies, intended to transfer power to a common load or output between multiple inputs or sources, are covered by the Standard for Transfer Switch Equipment, UL 1008.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Industrial Control Panels  

Revision

Notes:

ANSI Approved: July 13, 2021

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakers and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered by the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Industrial Control Panels

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and where the ambient temperature does not exceedshall be between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F), maximum unless marked with an ambient temperature rating.

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakersovercurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered byshall be evaluated to the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200

1.25 Industrial control panels intended for control of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, inclined lifts, and associated equipment are evaluated to the requirements contained in ANSI/ASME A17.1, American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and ANSI/ASME A17.5, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment.

1.26 An assembly of overcurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits, provided as part of an industrial control panel, shall be evaluated to the Standard for Panelboards, UL 67.

Start Year / Status
Application: Information Technology
UL 60950-1:2007 - Start year: : 2007
Description:

Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General Requirements

Notes:

ANSI Approved: May 09, 2019

1.1.1 Equipment covered by this standard

This standard is applicable to mains-powered or battery-powered information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment and associated equipment, with a RATED VOLTAGE not exceeding 600 V and designed to be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1-12; General Requirements – Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, CSA C22.2 No. 0-10; the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70-2014; and the National Electrical Safety Code, IEEE C2-2012.

The standard is also applicable to equipment, unless otherwise identified by a marking or instructions, designed to be installed in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment, NFPA 75-2013.

See Annex nae for examples of and references to regulatory requirements that apply to this equipment.

This standard is also applicable to such information technology equipment:

–    designed for use as telecommunication terminal equipment and TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK infrastructure equipment, regardless of the source of power;

–    designed and intended to be connected directly to, or used as infrastructure equipment in, a CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, regardless of the source of power;

–    designed to use the AC MAINS SUPPLY as a communication transmission medium (see Clause 6, Note 4 and 7.1, Note 4).

This part of IEC 60950 is also applicable to:

–    components and subassemblies intended for incorporation in this equipment. Such components and subassemblies need not comply with every requirement of the standard, provided that the complete equipment, incorporating such components and subassemblies, does comply;

–    external power supply units intended to supply other equipment within the scope of this part of IEC 60950;

–    accessories intended to be used with equipment within the scope of this part of IEC 60950.

NOTE 1 Examples of aspects with which uninstalled components, subassemblies, and accessories may not comply include the marking of the power rating and access to hazardous parts.

NOTE 2 This standard may be applied to the electronic parts of equipment even if that equipment does not wholly fall within its Scope, such as large-scale air conditioning systems, fire detection systems and fire extinguishing systems. Different requirements may be necessary for some applications.

This standard specifies requirements intended to reduce risks of fire, electric shock or injury for the OPERATOR and layman who may come into contact with the equipment and, where specifically stated, for a SERVICE PERSON.

This standard also specifies requirements intended to reduce risks from acoustic outputs at communication receivers and similar devices used for voice telecommunication, regardless of transmission medium (e.g., TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK, CABLE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, wireless network). See Annex nad.

This standard is intended to reduce such risks with respect to installed equipment, whether it consists of a system of interconnected units or independent units, subject to installing, operating and maintaining the equipment in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer.

Examples of equipment that is in the scope of this standard are:

 

Generic product type

Specific example of generic type

banking equipment

monetary processing machines including automated teller (cash dispensing) machines (ATM)

data and text processing machines and associated equipment

data preparation equipment, data processing equipment, data storage equipment, personal computers, plotters, printers, scanners, text processing equipment, visual display units

data network equipment

bridges, data circuit terminating equipment, data terminal equipment, routers

electrical and electronic retail equipment

cash registers, point of sale terminals including associated electronic scales

electrical and electronic office machines

calculators, copying machines, dictation equipment, document shredding machines, duplicators, erasers, micrographic office equipment, motor-operated files, paper trimmers (punchers, cutting machines, separators), paper jogging machines, pencil sharpeners, staplers, typewriters

other information technology equipment

photoprinting equipment, public information terminals, multimedia equipment

postage equipment

mail processing machines, postage machines

telecommunication network infrastructure equipment

billing equipment, multiplexers, network powering equipment, network terminating equipment, radio basestations, repeaters, transmission equipment, telecommunication switching equipment

telecommunication terminal equipment

facsimile equipment, key telephone systems, modems, PABXs, pagers, telephone answering machines, telephone sets (wired and wireless)

NOTE 3 The requirements of IEC 60065 may also be used to meet safety requirements for multimedia equipment. See IEC Guide 112,  Guide on the safety of multimedia equipment.

This list is not intended to be comprehensive, and equipment that is not listed is not necessarily excluded from the scope.

Equipment complying with the relevant requirements in this standard is considered suitable for use with process control equipment, automatic test equipment and similar systems requiring information processing facilities. However, this standard does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment.

1.1.2 Additional requirements

Requirements additional to those specified in this standard may be necessary for:

–    equipment intended for operation in special environments (for example, extremes of temperature; excessive dust, moisture or vibration; flammable gases; and corrosive or explosive atmospheres);

–    electromedical applications with physical connections to the patient;

–    equipment intended to be used in vehicles, on board ships or aircraft, in tropical countries, or at altitudes greater than 2 000 m;

–    equipment intended for use where ingress of water is possible; for guidance on such requirements and on relevant testing, see Annex t.

NOTE Attention is drawn to the fact that authorities of some countries impose additional requirements.

1.1.3 Exclusions

This standard does not apply to:

–    power supply systems which are not an integral part of the equipment, such as motor-generator sets, battery backup systems and distribution transformers;

–    building installation wiring;

–    devices requiring no electric power.

Battery backup systems that are not an integral part of STATIONARY EQUIPMENT, such as provided in separate cabinets, are subjected to the appropriate standard for the battery backup systems, such as the Standard for Batteries for Use in Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications and Stationary Applications, UL 1973.

NOTE See Figures 1.1 and 1.2 of UL 1973 for more information on independent electric energy storage systems (EESS) covered by UL 1973, which can consist of both low voltage and hazardous voltage subsystems, battery management, thermal management, and related features and safeguards. When interconnected with AV, IT and CT Equipment, and typically used in conjunction with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), such EESS typically serve as short term substitution of the mains supply during power outages and similar disturbances.

 

Start Year / Status
Application: Insulation
ULC 704.1:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

THERMAL INSULATION, POLYURETHANE AND POLYISOCYANURATE, BOARDS, FACED

Notes:

Summary of Topics

The revision of CAN/ULC 704.1 dated October 26, 2023 includes a revision to criteria used for classification based on water vapor permeance (WVP); 1.1, 4.1, Table 4.1, 10.9.1 and C1.4.

Scope

1.1 Products that comply with the requirements of this Standard are intended for use as thermal insulation in building construction. This Standard covers requirements and test methods for closed cell polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam thermal insulation in the form of flat rigid boards covered on both sides with a facing material which impart some physical characteristics, particularly water vapor permeance and thermal resistance.

1.2 This closed cell polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam thermal insulation is primarily intended for use in applications where the continuous use temperature is within the range -60 °C to +93 °C.

1.3 These rigid boards are not intended to be used as structural panels.

1.4 This Standard covers only products in which the facing material has been bonded to the foam core in the original foam manufacturing process. This Standard does not apply to products using fibreboard, perlite board, gypsum board, oriented strand board, or any other rigid board, as a facing material on one or both sides (users are referred to ASTM C1289, Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board, for these products).

1.5 The products covered by this standard are classified into six Types based on mechanical properties and three Classes based on water vapour permeance.

1.6 This document does not purport to address all the health and safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this Standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish health and safety practices, in conjunction with any existing applicable regulatory requirements, prior to its use.

Start Year / Status
UL 504:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

UL LLC Outline of Investigation for Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable

Notes:

Scope

1.1 This Outline of Investigation covers mineral-insulated (Type MI) metal-sheathed cable, which consists of one or more solid copper conductors insulated with highly compressed magnesium oxide and enclosed in a continuous copper or alloy steel sheath, with or without a nonmetallic jacket.

1.2 Cables rated 600 V may be composed of 16 AWG to 500 kcmil single conductor, 16 to 4 AWG 2 and 3 conductor, 16 to 6 AWG 4 conductor, and 16 to 10 AWG 5 to 14 conductor constructions. Cables rated 300 V may be composed of 2, 3, 4 and 7 conductors, sized 18 to 16 AWG, for use on signaling circuits.

1.3 The copper sheath is suitable as an equipment grounding conductor. For cable with alloy steel outer sheath one of the insulated conductors is to be used for equipment grounding.

1.4 The cable shall be installed in accordance with Article 332 of National Electrical Code, NFPA 70

Start Year / Status
Application: Laboratory equipment
UL 61010-1:2012 - Start year: : 2012
Description:

This part of IEC 61010 specifies general safety requirements for the following types of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used.

This is equipment which by electromagnetic means tests, measures, indicates or records one or more electrical or physical quantities, also non-measuring equipment such as signal generators, measurement standards, power supplies for laboratory use, transducers, transmitters, etc. NOTE 1 This includes bench-top power supplies intended to aid a testing or measuring operation on another piece of equipment. Power supplies intended to power equipment are within the scope of IEC 61558 (see 1.1.2 h)).

This standard also applies to test equipment integrated into manufacturing processes and intended for testing manufactured devices. NOTE 2 Manufacturing test equipment is likely to be installed adjacent to and interconnected with industrial machinery in this application.

Notes:

This is equipment which controls one or more output quantities to specific values, with each value determined by manual setting, by local or remote programming, or by one or more input variables.

This is equipment which measures, indicates, monitors, inspects or analyses materials, or is used to prepare materials, and includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment.

This equipment may also be used in areas other than laboratories; examples include self-test IVD equipment to be used in the home and inspection equipment to be used to check people or material during transportation.

Start Year / Status
UL 61010-1:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements

Notes:

This revision to ANSI/UL 61010-1 dated July 19, 2019 is an editorial correction to Table I.1, per IEC 61010-1, Cor1:2019 to align with the IEC version.

1.1.1 Equipment included in scope

This group safety publication is primarily intended to be used as a product safety standard for the products mentioned in the scope, but shall also be used by technical committees in the preparation of their publications for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.

This part of IEC 61010 specifies general safety requirements for the following types of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used.

a) Electrical test and measurement equipment

This is equipment which by electromagnetic means tests, measures, indicates or records one or more electrical or physical quantities, also non-measuring equipment such as signal generators, measurement standards, power supplies for laboratory use, transducers, transmitters, etc. NOTE 1 This includes bench-top power supplies intended to aid a testing or measuring operation on another piece of equipment. Power supplies intended to power equipment are within the scope of IEC 61558 (see 1.1.2 h)).

This standard also applies to test equipment integrated into manufacturing processes and intended for testing manufactured devices. NOTE 2 Manufacturing test equipment is likely to be installed adjacent to and interconnected with industrial machinery in this application.

b) Electrical industrial process-control equipment

This is equipment which controls one or more output quantities to specific values, with each value determined by manual setting, by local or remote programming, or by one or more input variables.

c) Electrical laboratory equipment

This is equipment which measures, indicates, monitors, inspects or analyses materials, or is used to prepare materials, and includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment.

This equipment may also be used in areas other than laboratories; examples include self-test IVD equipment to be used in the home and inspection equipment to be used to check people or material during transportation.

1.1.2 Equipment excluded from scope

This standard does not apply to equipment within the scope of:

a)    IEC 60065 (Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus);

b)    IEC 60204 (Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines);

c)    IEC 60335 (Household and similar electrical appliances);

d)    IEC 60364 (Electrical installations of buildings);

e)    IEC 60439 (Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies);

f)    IEC 60601 (Medical electrical equipment);

g)    IEC 60950 (Information technology equipment including electrical business equipment, except as specified in 1.1.3);

h)    IEC 61558 (Power transformers, power supply units and similar);

i)    IEC 61010-031 (Hand-held probe assemblies);

j)    IEC 61243-3 (Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 3: Two-pole low-voltage type).

1.1.3 Computing equipment

This standard applies only to computers, processors, etc. which form part of equipment within the scope of this standard or are designed for use exclusively with the equipment.

NOTE Computing devices and similar equipment within the scope of IEC 60950 and conforming to its requirements are considered to be suitable for use with equipment within the scope of this standard. However, some of the requirements of IEC 60950for resistance to moisture and liquids are less stringent than those in this standard (see 5.4.4 second paragraph)).

1.1.4DV Addition of the following referencing the National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code:

This standard applies to equipment:

a)    To be employed in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70,  National Electrical Code® (NEC);

b)    Designed to comply with the general requirements of CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 0 and to be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I, CSA C22.1; or

c)    Both (a) and (b).

1.2 Object

1.2.1 Aspects included in scope

The purpose of the requirements of this standard is to ensure that HAZARDS to the OPERATOR and the surrounding area are reduced to a tolerable level.

Requirements for protection against particular types of HAZARD are given in Clauses 6 to 13, as follows:

a)    electric shock or burn (see Clause 6);

b)    mechanical HAZARDS (see Clauses 7 and 8);

c)    spread of fire from the equipment (see Clause 9);

d)    excessive temperature (see Clause 10);

e)    effects of fluids and fluid pressure (see Clause 11);

f)    effects of radiation, including lasers sources, and sonic and ultrasonic pressure (see Clause 12);

g)    liberated gases, explosion and implosion (see Clause 13).

Requirements for protection against HAZARDS arising from REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE and ergonomic factors are specified in Clause 16.

RISK assessment for HAZARDS or environments not fully covered above is specified in Clause 17.

NOTE Attention is drawn to the existence of additional requirements regarding the health and safety of labour forces.

1.2.2 Aspects excluded from scope

This standard does not cover:

a) reliable function, performance, or other properties of the equipment not related to safety;

b) effectiveness of transport packaging;

c) EMC requirements (see the IEC 61326 series);

d) protective measures for explosive atmospheres (see the IEC 60079 series).

1.3 Verification

This standard also specifies methods of verifying that the equipment meets the requirements of this standard, through inspection, TYPE TESTS, ROUTINE TESTS, and RISK assessment.

1.4 Environmental conditions

1.4.1 Normal environmental conditions

This standard applies to equipment designed to be safe at least under the following conditions:

a) indoor use;

b) altitude up to 2 000 m;

c) temperature 5 °C to 40 °C;

d) maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C;

e) MAINS supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10 % of the nominal voltage;

f) TRANSIENT OVERVOLTAGES up to the levels of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II;

NOTE 1 These levels of transient overvoltage are typical for equipment supplied from the building wiring.

g) TEMPORARY OVERVOLTAGES occurring on the MAINS supply.

h) applicable POLLUTION DEGREE of the intended environment (POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in most cases).

NOTE 2 Manufacturers may specify more restricted environmental conditions for operation; nevertheless the equipment must be safe within these normal environmental conditions.

1.4.2 Extended environmental conditions

This standard applies to equipment designed to be safe not only in the environmental conditions specified in 1.4.1, but also in any of the following conditions as RATED by the manufacturer of the equipment:

a) outdoor use;

b) altitude above 2 000 m;

c) ambient temperatures below 5 °C or above 40 °C;

d) relative humidity above the levels specified in 1.4.1;

e) MAINS supply voltage fluctuations exceeding ±10 % of the nominal voltage;

f) WET LOCATION;

g) TRANSIENT OVERVOLTAGES up to the levels of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III or IV (see Annex k).

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UL 61010-1:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements

Notes:

Scope

This group safety publication is primarily intended to be used as a product safety standard for the products mentioned in the scope, but shall also be used by technical committees in the preparation of their publications for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.

This part of IEC 61010 specifies general safety requirements for the following types of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used.

a) Electrical test and measurement equipment

This is equipment which by electromagnetic means tests, measures, indicates or records one or more electrical or physical quantities, also non-measuring equipment such as signal generators, measurement standards, power supplies for laboratory use, transducers, transmitters, etc.

NOTE 1 This includes bench-top power supplies intended to aid a testing or measuring operation on another piece of equipment. Power supplies intended to power equipment are within the scope of IEC 61558 (see 2 h)).

This standard also applies to test equipment integrated into manufacturing processes and intended for testing manufactured devices.

NOTE 2 Manufacturing test equipment is likely to be installed adjacent to and interconnected with industrial machinery in this application.

b) Electrical industrial process-control equipment

This is equipment which controls one or more output quantities to specific values, with each value determined by manual setting, by local or remote programming, or by one or more input variables.

c) Electrical laboratory equipment

This is equipment which measures, indicates, monitors, inspects or analyses materials, or is used to prepare materials, and includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment.

This equipment may also be used in areas other than laboratories; examples include self-test IVD equipment to be used in the home and inspection equipment to be used to check people or material during transportation.

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Application: Laser
UL 60335-2-113:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-113: Particular Requirements for Beauty Care Appliances Incorporating Lasers and Intense Light Sources

Notes:

Summary of Topics

First Edition of the UL IEC-Based Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-113: Particular Requirements for Beauty Care Appliances Incorporating Lasers and Intense Light Sources, ANSI/UL 60335-2-113, dated January 27, 2023.

UL 60335-2-113 is an adoption of IEC 60335-2-113 (Edition 1.1, issued November 2021). Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 60335-2-113.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This International Standard deals with the safety of beauty care appliances incorporating lasers or

intense light sources

for household and similar purposes, where their operation relies on contact with the skin, their

rated voltage

being not more than 250 V.

NOTE 101 Battery-operated appliances and other d.c. supplied appliances are within the scope of this standard. Dual supply appliances, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as

battery-operated appliances

when operated in the battery mode.

This standard covers appliances with a light emitting surface less than 25 cm2. Appliances with a light emitting surface equal to or greater than 25 cm2 are within the scope of IEC 60335-2-27.

Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public such as appliances intended to be used in beauty salons and similar premises are also within the scope of this standard.

Appliances covered by the scope of this standard include but are not limited to:

– appliances for control of hair growth;

– appliances for skin and beauty care incorporating lasers or intense light sources (ILS).

NOTE 102 Appliances incorporating lasers or

intense light sources (ILS)

either heat up hair follicles or skin tissue to produce thermal effects or to produce photo-biological effects from specific wavelengths.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account:

– persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;

– children playing with the appliance.

NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities.

NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to

– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);

– appliances for skin or hair care (IEC 60335-2-23);

– appliances for nail hardening;

– appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation with a light emitting surface equal to or greater than 25 cm2 (IEC 60335-2-27).

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Application: LEDs/Lighting/Luminaires
UL 1598A-2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

Standard for Supplemental Requirements for Luminaires for Installation on Marine Vessels (Ed. 1)

This revision to ANSI/UL 1598A dated October 26, 2020 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Expand the scope of the Standard to include low voltage marine luminaires and emergency lighting marine luminaires; 1.1 and 1.3

– Wiring and conductors; 12.1 and 12.2

– Use of fuses; 10.3

Notes:

1.1 These requirements are supplementary to other applicable requirements in the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598 and other luminaire standards, to qualify the luminaire for installation on marine vessels. References to requirements in UL 1598 are in italics for easy identification.

[Informational note: Most fixed installation luminaires are evaluated for compliance with the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598. References to requirements in UL 1598 are in italics for easy identification. Luminaires evaluated to UL 2108, Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Systems, and UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting Equipment, are also eligible to apply the supplementary UL 1598A requirements.]

1.2 These requirements apply to luminaires for installation on marine vessels utilizing grounded systems in accordance with the United States Coast Guard Electrical Engineering Regulations 46 CFR, Parts 110 – 113, Subchapter J and, insofar as it applies, the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard, IEEE 45.

1.3 These requirements do not apply to marine lighting luminaires for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, emergency lighting marine luminaires, or low voltage marine luminaires (less than 50 volts) supplied solely by a battery, transformer, converter, or similar power supply source.

1.4 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

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UL 1598A-2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

Standard for Supplemental Requirements for Luminaires for Installation on Marine Vessels

Notes:

1.1 These requirements are supplementary to other applicable requirements in the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598 and other luminaire standards, to qualify the luminaire for installation on marine vessels. References to requirements in UL 1598 are in italics for easy identification.

[Informational note: Most fixed installation luminaires are evaluated for compliance with the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598. References to requirements in UL 1598 are in italics for easy identification. Luminaires evaluated to UL 2108, Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Systems, and UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting Equipment, are also eligible to apply the supplementary UL 1598A requirements.]

1.2 These requirements apply to luminaires for installation on marine vessels utilizing grounded systems in accordance with the United States Coast Guard Electrical Engineering Regulations 46 CFR, Parts 110 – 113, Subchapter J and, insofar as it applies, the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard, IEEE 45.

1.3 These requirements do not apply to marine lighting luminaires for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, emergency lighting marine luminaires, or low voltage marine luminaires (less than 50 volts) supplied solely by a battery, transformer, converter, or similar power supply source.

1.4 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

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UL 588:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover temporary-use, seasonal decorative-lighting products and accessories with a maximum input voltage rating of 120 V to be used in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Temporary-use is considered to be a period of installation and use not exceeding 90 days. This Standard also covers factory-assembled parallel-connected string lights intended for year round use as described in Supplement SD.

1.2 These requirements cover factory-assembled seasonal lighting strings with push-in, midget-screw, or miniature-screw lampholders or non-replaceable lamps connected in series for across-the-line use or with candelabra- or intermediate-screw lampholders connected in parallel for direct-connection use. These requirements also cover factory-assembled seasonal decorative outfits such as wreaths, stars, light sculptures, crosses, candles or candle sets without lamp shades, products in the shape of, or in resemblance to, Christmas trees with simulated branches and needles, products in the shape of, or in resemblance to, wreaths provided with simulated branches and needles, blow-molded figures or objects, animated figures, tree tops, controllers, tree stands, electric tree poles, and motorized decorative displays. These requirements cover products which are portable and not permanently connected to a power source.

1.3 These requirements additionally cover ornaments which are provided with an adapter for connection to a push-in lampholder and are intended to replace a push-in lamp in a series-connected decorative-lighting string or decorative outfit.

1.4 These requirements do not cover strings employing lampholders larger than intermediate-screw, non-seasonal lighting, non-seasonal products, permanently connected products, non-decorative lighting intended for illumination only, cord sets, or temporary power taps. These requirements also do not cover nightlights which are covered under the Standard for Direct Plug-In Nightlights, UL 1786, or flexible lighting products that are not part of a decorative outfit which are covered under the Standard for Flexible Lighting Products, UL 2388.

1.5 These requirements do not cover portable electric lamps intended for general illumination with a seasonal decoration and a typical lamp shade construction open at the top and bottom, which are covered under the Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires, UL 153.

1.6 Christmas trees exceeding 30 in (762 mm) in height but not exceeding 12 ft (3.7 m) in height, as measured from the top of the tree to the bottom of the base of the tree and provided with simulated branches and needles, products in the shape of, or in resemblance to, a wreath exceeding 48 in (1219 mm) in outer diameter and provided with simulated branches and needles, or other similar seasonal-use decorative outfits shall additionally be investigated to the Outline of Investigation for Fire Tests of Pre-Lit Artificial Seasonal Use Trees and Other Seasonal Decorative Items, UL 2358.

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UL 1576:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Flashlights and Lanterns

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This is the Second edition of ANSI/UL 1576, Standard for Flashlights and Lanterns dated May 13, 2022. This standard is being co-published with CSA Group as a Bi-National Standard.

Scope

1.1 This standard applies to flashlights and lanterns powered by secondary (rechargeable) batteries and general purpose primary (non-rechargeable) batteries with a maximum voltage of 75 V d.c. The terms flashlights and lanterns as used within this standard refer to products that are battery-powered.

1.2 Flashlights and lanterns that are battery-powered and also powered from a line-voltage supply are also covered within this standard, in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code), Part I and the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, on circuits having a nominal voltage not exceeding 250 V.

1.3 These requirements also apply to automatic flashlights and lanterns which are normally connected to a line voltage supply and, upon loss of the line voltage supply, will turn on the lamp.

1.4 This standard is not used in conjunction with CSA C22.2 No. 250.0.

1.5 These requirements do not apply to:

  1. a) Stand-alone battery chargers;

  2. b) Cord and plug connected work lights and hand lights without batteries that are within the scope of UL 153 and CSA C22.2 No. 250.4;

  3. c) Cord and plug connected portable luminaires other than work lights and hand lights, with or without batteries, that are within the scope of UL 153 and CSA C22.2 No. 250.4;

  4. d) Aquarium lighting that is within the scope of UL 1018 and CSA C22.2 No. 250.4;

  5. e) Emergency lighting that is within the scope of UL 924 and CSA C22.2 No. 141;

  6. f) Products with ultraviolet (UV) radiation sources greater than “Exempt Group” as specified in IEC 62471 and CSA C22.2 No. 62471; and

  7. g) Products intended for hazardous locations.

1.6 This standard alone is not intended to apply to permanently installed lighting that is capable of being battery powered, since it will not be sufficient to ensure that all hazards are considered for these products.

1.7 Most requirements for battery operation and charging are incorporated by reference to CSA C22.2 No. 0.23 and UL 2595 and are subject to the limitations of voltage in that standard.

Note: Products operating at voltages in excess of those specified in CSA C22.2 No. 0.23 and UL 2595 may require additional considerations.

1.8 Requirements for all battery-operated flashlights and lanterns are specified in Part I. Additional requirements for battery operated flashlights and lanterns that may also be connected to line-voltage supply for any purpose are specified in Part II.

1.9 The terms flashlights and lanterns are considered to be interchangeable and can be referred to as products within this Standard.

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UL 1547:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Track Lighting Systems

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 1574 dated August 17, 2021 includes the strength of adaptor test: 3.30, 60.1.1, 60.1.3 and 60.1.3A

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover track lighting systems intended for permanent connection to sources of supply in commercial or residential ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The track lighting systems covered by this standard are:

  1. a) connected to a branch circuit not rated more than 300 volts and not more than 50 amperes; or

  2. b) connected to a remotely located power source rated not more than 30 Vac or 60 Vdc and not more than 25 amperes.

1.2 Deleted

1.3 These requirements cover:

  1. a) Track networks consisting of track and connectors;

  2. b) Mono-, duo-, and multi-point canopies;

  3. c) Incandescent, fluorescent, and high intensity discharge (HID), and LED luminaire assemblies intended to be electrically connected to and physically supported by the track in track networks and canopies;

  4. d) Mounting means for the track; and

  5. e) Accessories.

1.4 These requirements do not cover:

  1. a) Busways intended for lighting, receptacles, or other general-purpose adaptors covered by the Standard for Busways, UL 857, and intended for use in accordance with Article 364 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70; or

  2. b) Track lighting systems for marine use aboard a ship or boat.

1.5 Track lighting systems are not intended for use:

  1. a) In wet or damp locations;

  2. b) In installations where the track is concealed;

  3. c) In hazardous locations;

  4. d) Where subject to physical damage;

  5. e) Where the track is extended through walls or partitions of building structures;

  6. f) Where subject to corrosive vapors; or

  7. g) In storage battery rooms.

1.6 A track lighting luminaire assembly that uses a tungsten-halogen lamp, fluorescent lamp, high-intensity-discharge, or LED lamp shall also comply with:

  1. a) The applicable requirements from the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598, if rated more than 30 Vac or 60 Vdc; or

  2. b) The applicable requirements from the Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Systems, UL 2108, if rated 30 Vac or 60 Vdc or less.

1.7 Light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to lighting track or a luminaire assembly covered by this standard shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products, UL 8750.

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UL 153:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Portable Electric Luminaires

Notes:

Summary of Topics

These revisions to ANSI/UL 153 dated September 26, 2022 include the following changes in requirements:

– Battery operated portable luminaires; 1.2.2, 2.17.1, Supplement SA

– Scope adjustments; 1.4

– Plant Luminaires subject to photobiological risk measurement testing; 20A.1.3, 20A.1.4

– Interconnected units permitted to use attachment plugs and receptacles compliant with UL 60320-2; 33.7

– Switches; 43.1, Figure 43.1, 43.4, 43.5, 138.8.2, 138.8.3

– Double insulation as alternative to a grounding attachment plug for shop lights; 76.2.1.1

– Interconnection cord requirement for line voltage operated cabinet luminaire; 86.2.1, 86.2.2

– Grounding for work lights, hand lights, and wet location luminaires; 127.2.1, 132.2.1, 138.6.1

– Receptacle switches for work lights; 127.3.3

– Exclusion of current taps from wet location portable luminaires; 132.3.3

– Dielectric Voltage Withstand Test for lower voltage circuits; 159.2.1.1, 38.3

– Renaming the Resistance to Moisture Test as the Leakage Current Measurement Test; Section 161 title, 20A.2.1, 129C.1

– Electrical input measurement and rating marking for portable luminaires with non-replaceable light sources; Section 161A

– Electrical rating marking for convenience receptacles; 198.6.2

– Revising the Office Furnishing and Wet Location markings from mandatory to eligible; 208.2, 215.1

– Editorial revisions; 140.3.1, Table 198.1, 3.1, 44.3, 47.10, Section 217, Section 218.9, Appendix A

– Clarification of Power-Supply Cord Twist Test; 157.2.1, 157.2.2

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable luminaires and subassemblies whose primary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are intended for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements cover portable luminaires intended for connection to a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, by means of an attachment plug, a mating connector assembly, or a non-integral power supply.

1.2.1 These requirements also cover portable luminaires intended to receive power through a USB connection, or power over ethernet (POE) using category 5 (CAT5) or similar cables and 8P8C (RJ45) connectors. These portable luminaires do not include and need not be marked to specify their power source.

1.2.2 The requirements in Supplement SA also cover battery-operated portable luminaire intended to be used while disconnected from any external power source.

1.3 Light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to a portable luminaire covered by this standard shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products, UL 8750.

1.4 These requirements do not cover portable luminaires within the scope of the following standards:

Standard for Electric Signs, UL 48

Standard for Portable Sun/Heat Lamps, UL 482

Standard for Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products, UL 588

Standard for Luminaires for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 844

Standard for Household and Commercial Furnishings, UL 962

Standard for Electric Aquarium Equipment, UL 1018

Standard for Temporary Lighting Strings, UL 1088

Standard for Amateur Movie Lights, UL 1230

Standard for Flashlights, UL 1576

Standard for Direct Plug-In Nightlights, UL 1786

Standard for Rope Lights, UL 2388

Standard for Horticultural Luminaire Systems, UL 8800

Outline of Investigation for Portable UV Germicidal Equipment With Uncontained UV Sources, UL 8803

UL 588 applies to lighting strings whose primary function is to illuminate and draw attention to the string itself, rather than to provide ambient lighting to the area surrounding the string.

UL 962 applies where furnishings have integral illumination intended for aesthetic purposes and with only a modest contribution to ambient illumination levels.

1.5 Work lights and portable hand lights that include primary or secondary battery packs are within the scope of the Standard for Flashlights and Lanterns, UL 1576.

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UL 153:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Portable Electric Luminaires

Notes:

UL Revision

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable luminaires and subassemblies whose primary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are intended for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements cover portable luminaires intended for connection to a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, by means of an attachment plug, a mating connector assembly, or a non-integral power supply.

1.2.1 These requirements also cover portable luminaires intended to receive power through a USB connection, or power over ethernet (POE) using category 5 (CAT5) or similar cables and 8P8C (RJ45) connectors. These portable luminaires do not include and need not be marked to specify their power source.

1.3 Light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to a portable luminaire covered by this standard shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products, UL 8750.

1.4 These requirements do not cover portable luminaires within the scope of the following standards:

  1. Standard for Electric Signs, UL 48

  2. Standard for Portable Sun/Heat Lamps, UL 482

  3. Standard for Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products, UL 588

  4. Standard for Luminaires for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 844

  5. Standard for Household and Commercial Furnishings, UL 962

  6. Standard for Electric Aquarium Equipment, UL 1018

  7. Standard for Temporary Lighting Strings, UL 1088

  8. Standard for Amateur Movie Lights, UL 1230

  9. Standard for Flashlights, UL 1576

  10. Standard for Direct Plug-In Nightlights, UL 1786

  11. Standard for Rope Lights, UL 2388

  12. Standard for Horticultural Luminaire Systems, UL 8800

UL 588 applies to lighting strings whose primary function is to illuminate and draw attention to the string itself, rather than to provide ambient lighting to the area surrounding the string.

UL 962 applies where furnishings have integral illumination intended for aesthetic purposes and with only a modest contribution to ambient illumination levels.

1.5 Work lights and portable hand lights that include primary or secondary battery packs are within the scope of the Standard for Flashlights and Lanterns, UL 1576.

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UL 1993:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements are intended to cover both self-ballasted lamps and self-ballasted lamp adapters rated 120 to 347 V AC nominal for connection to screw-base, pin-base, or recessed single contact (RSC or R7) lampholders. These devices are intended for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Canadian Electrical Code Part I, CSA C22.1, in non-hazardous locations, and the Instalaciones Eléctricas (utilización), NOM-001-SEDE.

1.2 These devices incorporate resistance, reactance, or electronic (solid-state) type ballasts or power supplies. These devices employ various lamp technologies including, but not limited to, incandescent, fluorescent, high-intensity discharge lamps, light-emitting diodes.

1.3 These requirements also include Supplemental Requirements for Light-Emitting Diodes (LED), Supplement SA, for:

a) Self-contained LED lamps, rated 120 to 347 V AC nominal for connection to screw-, pin-base, and recessed single contact (RSC or R7) lampholders,

b) Lamps for replacement of an ANSI standardized fluorescent lamp, and consisting of light-emitting-diode (LED) lamp technologies, with control circuitry, and a driver or power supply. The LED driver and control circuitry will be either integral with the lamp or remote from the lamp, and

c) Component LED lamps, with or without control circuitry, an ANSI base other than bases mentioned in (a), for connection to LED driver having a low voltage output, such as replacement for tungsten-halogen, MR11 and MR16 shaped lamps.

1.4 This standard does not apply to medium-to-medium base (E26) fittings that incorporate controls such as photocells, motion detectors, radio controls, or dimmers covered by other standards.

1.5 These devices are not intended for use with emergency exit fixtures or emergency exit lights.

1.6 Self-ballasted lamps that emit electromagnetic energy (light) outside the 400 – 700 nm range shall additionally comply with Supplement SE.

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UL 8750:2015 - Start year: : 2015
Description:

This revision to ANSI/UL 8750 dated September 11, 2020 was issued to incorporate the following changes:

– Add criteria for enclosure openings; 6.4.1.1, 6.4.2, and Figure 6.1

– Add grounded conductor color options; 7.4.2.2.3

– Correction to bonding conductor test set up; 8.23.2

– Add Supplement SK to facilitate evaluation of Double Insulated LED equipment using current requirements of UL 2097; Supplement SK

Notes:

ANSI Approved: September 23, 2021

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover LED equipment that is an integral part of a luminaire or other lighting equipment. These requirements cover components including LED drivers, controllers, arrays (modules), and packages as defined within this standard.

1.1.0 LED equipment covered by this standard are intended for operation in the visible light spectrum between 400 – 700 nm.

Exception: Special Use LED arrays as described in Supplement SJ have intended applications other than general illumination and may operate outside of the visible light spectrum.

1.1.1 LED controllers covered in this standard are intended to be:

  1. a) Integral to the luminaire, or

  2. b) Located remotely from the luminaire when the LED controller is supplied from and controls the luminaire using only Class 2 circuits.

1.1.2 These requirements do not cover LED controllers intended for installation inside a remote electrical outlet box containing Class 1 circuits.

1.1.3 These requirements do not cover LED controllers within the scopes of the following standards:

  1. a) Standard for Safety for Plug-In Locking Type Photocontrols for Use with Area Lighting, UL 773, or

  2. b) Standard for Safety for Solid-State Dimming Controls, UL 1472.

1.2 These lighting products are intended for installation on branch circuits of 600 V nominal or less in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, and for connection to isolated (non-utility connected) power sources such as generators, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and the like.

1.3 LED equipment is utilized in lighting products that comply with the end-product standards listed below. The requirements in this standard are intended to supplement those in other end-product standards. Included are:

  1. a) Electric Signs, UL 48,

  2. b) Portable Electric Luminaires, UL 153,

  3. c) Underwater Luminaires and Submersible Junction Boxes, UL 676,

  4. d) Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924,

  5. e) Stage and Studio Luminaires and Connector Strips, UL 1573,

  6. f) Track Lighting Systems, UL 1574,

  7. g) Luminaires, UL 1598,

  8. h) Direct Plug-In Nightlights, UL 1786,

  9. i) Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems, UL 1838,

  10. j) Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters, UL 1993,

  11. k) Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems, UL 1994, and

  12. l) Low Voltage Lighting Systems, UL 2108.

1.4 The requirements in this standard do not anticipate additional construction, performance and marking considerations for the following end-applications: LED equipment subject to weather (outdoor use), LED equipment installed in air handling spaces or in other environmental air spaces (plenums) and LED equipment used in fire rated installations. LED equipment with such end-applications is subject to additional evaluation per applicable standards.

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UL 1598C:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Standard for Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Retrofit Luminaire Conversion Kits

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 1598C was issued to incorporate the additional requirements for LED stage and studio luminaire retrofit kits.

Scope

1.1 These requirements apply to light-emitting diode (LED) retrofit luminaire conversion kits that are intended to replace existing light sources and systems including incandescent, fluorescent, induction, and high intensity discharge (HID) light sources in previously installed luminaires that already comply with the requirements in the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598. The kits are intended for use on:

a)    Luminaires where specific luminaire model or part numbers are identified in the kit installation instructions; or

b)    One or more generic type luminaires that meet specific criteria identified in the installation kit instructions.

1.2 This standard contains requirements that supplement the luminaire requirements contained in the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598, that apply to the retrofit kit and the luminaire.

1.3 LED retrofit kits covered by these requirements include but are not limited to LED lamps and arrays, LED control modules, LED drivers, LED power supplies, wiring, lampholders, brackets, wire connectors, reflectors, diffusers, and other associated mechanical, electrical, or optical devices.

1.4 This standard does not cover luminaire reflector kits covered by the Standard for Supplemental Requirements for Luminaire Reflector Kits for Installation on Previously Installed Fluorescent Luminaires, UL 1598B.

1.5 This standard does not cover luminaire conversion lamps that are intended to replace existing lamps without any modification, rewiring, or component replacement in the luminaire other than direct replacement of the lamp using the existing lampholder. Requirements for these direct replacement lamps are specified in the Standard for Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters, UL 1993.

1.6 This standard does not cover retrofit luminaire conversion kits for amateur movie lights; aquarium lights, cabinet lights, decorative lighting strings, combination fan/IR lamps used for heating, electric signs, exit signs, junction boxes for swimming pool fixtures, lamp adapters, low-level path marking and lighting systems, low-voltage landscape lighting, low voltage lighting fixtures for use in recreational vehicles, low voltage marine lighting, luminaires for hazardous locations, luminaires for recreational vehicles, marine navigational lights, portable electric displays, portable hand lamps, portable luminaires, portable sun/heat lamps, self-ballasted lamps and lamp adapters, submersible luminaires, swimming pool luminaires, temporary lighting strings, therapeutic lamps, track lighting systems, under-cabinet lights and cord-connected under-cabinet lights, and unit equipment for emergency lighting.

1.7 Additional requirements for LED retrofit luminaire conversion kits intended for marine luminaires (marine-type fixtures) are in Supplement sa.

1.8 Additional requirements for LED retrofit luminaire conversion kits intended for stage and studio luminaires are in Supplement sb.

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UL 1598:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Luminaires

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 1598 dated June 18, 2021 includes the following:

– Correction in Table 15.1.2, Maximum Temperature Limits, to include the missing value in the Maximum, °C, thermocouple method column for item 17, and to correct the reference of Table 15.1.2, Item 17 to Table 15.1.2, Item 18 in paragraph 12.8.1.3.

– References to 18.7.1 in I.7.2 and I.7.3 were replaced with the correct reference I.7.1.

– Correction to remove 9.6, which had been erroneously replicated

Scope

1.1 This Standard applies to luminaires for use in non-hazardous locations and that are intended for installation on branch circuits of 600 V nominal or less between conductors in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CEC), CSA C22.1, with the U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, and with the Mexican National Electrical Code, NOM-001-SEDE.

1.2 This Standard does not apply to luminaires covered by other standards. The luminaries not covered by this Standard include:

  1. Amateur Movie Lights;

  2. Aquarium Lights;

  3. Cabinet Lights;

  4. Decorative Lighting Strings;

  5. Combination Fan/IR Lamps Used for Heating;

  6. Electric Signs;

  7. Exit Signs;

  8. Junction Boxes for Swimming Pool Fixtures;

  9. Lamp Adapters;

  10. Low-Level Path Marking and Lighting Systems in the United States;

  11. Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting as follows:

    1. For products intended for installation in Canada, landscape lighting systems that are 30 V nominal or less; and

    2. For products intended for installation in Mexico, low-voltage landscape lighting devices that are 24 V nominal or less.

    3. For products intended for installation in the United States, low-voltage landscape lighting devices that are of 15 V nominal or less;

  12. Low Voltage Lighting Fixtures for Use in Recreational Vehicles;

  13. Low Voltage Marine Lighting;

  14. Luminaires for Hazardous Locations;

  15. Luminaires for Recreational Vehicles in the United States;

  16. Marine Navigational Lights;

  17. Marine-Type Fixtures;

  18. Portable Electric Displays;

  19. Portable Hand Lamps;

  20. Portable Luminaires;

  21. Portable Sun/Heat Lamps;

  22. Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters;

  23. Stage and Studio Luminaires;

  24. Submersible Luminaires;

  25. Swimming Pools Luminaires;

  26. Temporary Lighting Strings;

  27. Therapeutic Lamps;

  28. Track Lighting Systems;

  29. Under-cabinet Lights in Canada and Cord-connected Under-cabinet Lights in the United States; and

  30. Unit Equipment for Emergency Lighting.

1.3 Requirements applicable to light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to a luminaire covered by this standard are provided in UL 8750 and CSA C22.2 No. 250.13.

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UL 1598C:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Standard for Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Retrofit Luminaire Conversion Kits

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements apply to light-emitting diode (LED) retrofit luminaire conversion kits that are intended to replace existing light sources and systems including incandescent, fluorescent, induction, and high intensity discharge (HID) light sources in previously installed luminaires that already comply with the requirements in the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598. The kits are intended for use on:

a)    Luminaires where specific luminaire model or part numbers are identified in the kit installation instructions; or

b)    One or more generic type luminaires that meet specific criteria identified in the installation kit instructions.

1.2 This standard contains requirements that supplement the luminaire requirements contained in the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598, that apply to the retrofit kit and the luminaire.

1.3 LED retrofit kits covered by these requirements include but are not limited to LED lamps and arrays, LED control modules, LED drivers, LED power supplies, wiring, lampholders, brackets, wire connectors, reflectors, diffusers, and other associated mechanical, electrical, or optical devices.

1.4 This standard does not cover luminaire reflector kits covered by the Standard for Supplemental Requirements for Luminaire Reflector Kits for Installation on Previously Installed Fluorescent Luminaires, UL 1598B.

1.5 This standard does not cover luminaire conversion lamps that are intended to replace existing lamps without any modification, rewiring, or component replacement in the luminaire other than direct replacement of the lamp using the existing lampholder. Requirements for these direct replacement lamps are specified in the Standard for Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters, UL 1993.

1.6 This standard does not cover retrofit luminaire conversion kits for amateur movie lights; aquarium lights, cabinet lights, decorative lighting strings, combination fan/IR lamps used for heating, electric signs, exit signs, junction boxes for swimming pool fixtures, lamp adapters, low-level path marking and lighting systems, low-voltage landscape lighting, low voltage lighting fixtures for use in recreational vehicles, low voltage marine lighting, luminaires for hazardous locations, luminaires for recreational vehicles, marine navigational lights, portable electric displays, portable hand lamps, portable luminaires, portable sun/heat lamps, self-ballasted lamps and lamp adapters, submersible luminaires, swimming pool luminaires, temporary lighting strings, therapeutic lamps, track lighting systems, under-cabinet lights and cord-connected under-cabinet lights, and unit equipment for emergency lighting.

1.7 Additional requirements for LED retrofit luminaire conversion kits intended for marine luminaires (marine-type fixtures) are in Supplement sa.

1.8 Additional requirements for LED retrofit luminaire conversion kits intended for stage and studio luminaires are in Supplement sb.

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UL 8800:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Horticultural Lighting Equipment And Systems

Notes:

1 Scope

1.1 The requirements contained in this Standard apply to lighting equipment intended for use in a horticultural environment and installed in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70 and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CEC), CSA C22.1.

1.2 Equipment covered by this Standard is intended for horticultural lighting purposes and includes: horticultural luminaires, hardware and horticultural systems intended for use in a plant growth environment.

1.3 Lighting equipment that provides broadband white light such as light for general illumination, or whose primary purpose when applied to plantings is aesthetic and/or sustaining plant life is not considered horticultural lighting.

1.4 The photobiological safety assessment within this standard evaluates the light output characteristic of a single horticultural luminaire. Applicable cautionary or warning markings are then required on the product and in the installation and operating instructions. Increased exposure risk to facility personnel may be present depending upon the number of horticultural luminaires and their placement and/or positioning within the plant growth facility.

1.5 It is the responsibility of the plant growth facility to address the risks specified in 4 at the facility level and to ensure that people entering the plant growth areas while the lights are on, are aware of these risks and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

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ANSI/CAN/UL 8800:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

 

ANSI/CAN/UL Standard for Horticultural Lighting Equipment And Systems

Notes:

The First Edition of ANSI/CAN/UL 8800:2019 has been issued to reflect the latest ANSI and SCC approval dates, and to incorporate the proposals dated March 1, 2019 and June 14, 2019.

Scope

1.1 The requirements contained in this Standard apply to lighting equipment intended for use in a horticultural environment and installed in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70 and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CEC), CSA C22.1.

1.2 Equipment covered by this Standard is intended for horticultural lighting purposes and includes: horticultural luminaires, hardware and horticultural systems intended for use in a plant growth environment.

1.3 Lighting equipment that provides broadband white light such as light for general illumination, or whose primary purpose when applied to plantings is aesthetic and/or sustaining plant life is not considered horticultural lighting.

1.4 The photobiological safety assessment within this standard evaluates the light output characteristic of a single horticultural luminaire. Applicable cautionary or warning markings are then required on the product and in the installation and operating instructions. Increased exposure risk to facility personnel may be present depending upon the number of horticultural luminaires and their placement and/or positioning within the plant growth facility.

1.5 It is the responsibility of the plant growth facility to address the risks specified in 1.4 at the facility level and to ensure that people entering the plant growth areas while the lights are on, are aware of these risks and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

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UL 542-2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Standard for Fluorescent Lamp Starters

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover automatic and manual starters intended for use with fluorescent lamps in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Starters for use with simple reactance-type fluorescent-lamp ballasts are intended for use in circuits involving a potential of 125 V maximum. Manual starters incorporating a line switch are rated either 125 or 250 V.

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UL 1576:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Flashlights and Lanterns

Notes:

ANSI Approved: October 30, 2020

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 1576 dated November 4, 2020 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Revisions To The Scope And Addition Of Photobiological Safety Assessment To Clarify Requirements With Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation Sources; 1.4, 1.7, 18.1, 18.6, 18.7, Section 18A

– Revisions To The Mechanical Strength Test To Clarify The Conditioning Time For Products Stored In Unheated Spaces Prior To The Drop Or Impact Test; 15.2

– Revisions To Correct The Intent Of The Marking Location On Permanently Connected Products; 27.1.1

– Revision To Correct The Indent Instructions For The Water Spray Test; 31.1

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover battery-powered flashlights and lanterns powered by secondary (rechargeable) batteries and general purpose primary (non-rechargeable) batteries intended for non-hazardous locations in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 Flashlights and lanterns are collectively categorized as products within the context of this standard.

1.3 These requirements also cover automatic flashlights and lanterns which are normally connected to a line voltage supply and, upon loss of the line voltage supply, will turn on the lamp.

1.4 These requirements do not cover:

  1. a) Stand-alone battery chargers;

  2. b) Cord and plug connected work lights and hand lights without batteries that are within the scope of UL 153;

  3. c) Cord and plug connected portable luminaires other than work lights and hand lights, with or without batteries, that are within the scope of UL 153;

  4. d) Aquarium lighting that is within the scope of UL 1018; and

  5. e) Emergency lighting that is within the scope of UL 924.; and

  6. f) Products with ultraviolet (UV) radiation sources greater than “Exempt Group” as specified in IEC 62471.

1.5 Permanently installed lighting that is capable of being battery powered is not fully specified in the requirements in this standard. The requirements are specified by UL 1598.

1.6 A flashlight or lantern which may also be powered by supply voltage and intended to be employed as nightlights shall also comply with UL 1786.

1.7 DeletedA product that generates ultraviolet (UV) radiation is intended for use in accordance with the Federal Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1040, 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Radiological Health.

1.8 Most requirements for battery operation and charging are incorporated by reference to UL 2595 and are subject to the limitations of voltage in that standard. Products operating at voltages in excess of those specified in UL 2595 may require additional considerations.

1.9 General requirements for all battery operated flashlights and lanterns are specified in Part 1. Additional requirements for battery operated flashlights and lanterns that may also be connected to line-voltage supply for any purpose are specified in Part 2.

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UL 2388:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Standard for Flexible Lighting Products

Notes:

The Second Edition of ANSI/UL 2388 was issued to include the revision to the weight requirement for the Flexing Test and the Crimp Connection Secureness Test for conductors smaller than 18 AWG.

Scope

1.1 This standard covers portable flexible lighting products with a maximum input voltage rating of 120 volts to be used in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. These products are provided with a power supply cord and are intended for outline and decorative lighting use.

1.2 These requirements cover lighting products incorporating non-replaceable series and series/parallel connected lamps enclosed within a flexible polymeric tube or extrusion.

1.3 These requirements also cover flexible lighting products used in light sculptures.

1.4 These requirements do not cover lighting products with replaceable lamps.

1.5 These requirements do not cover the temporary-use, seasonal decorative-lighting products and accessories with a maximum input voltage rating of 120 V that are covered by the Standard for Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products, UL 588.

1.6 These requirements do not cover flexible lighting products that are intended for use as a sign, such as self-contained product, usually with advertising or other words, numbers, or symbols, intended for use in a nonresidential environment to convey information or attract attention. These products shall be covered under the Standard for Electric Signs, UL 48.

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UL 2388:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Flexible Lighting Products

Notes:

Scope

1.1 This standard covers portable flexible lighting products with a maximum input voltage rating of 120 volts to be used in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. These products are provided with a power supply cord and are intended for outline and decorative lighting use.

1.2 These requirements cover lighting products incorporating non-replaceable series and series/parallel connected lamps enclosed within a flexible polymeric tube or extrusion.

1.3 These requirements also cover flexible lighting products used in light sculptures.

1.4 These requirements do not cover lighting products with replaceable lamps.

1.5 These requirements do not cover the temporary-use, seasonal decorative-lighting products and accessories with a maximum input voltage rating of 120 V that are covered by the Standard for Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products, UL 588.

1.6 These requirements do not cover flexible lighting products that are intended for use as a sign, such as self-contained product, usually with advertising or other words, numbers, or symbols, intended for use in a nonresidential environment to convey information or attract attention. These products shall be covered under the Standard for Electric Signs, UL 48.

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UL 879A-2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

LED Sign and Sign Retrofit Kits

Notes:

Scope

1 1.1 This standard covers LED (light emitting diode) kits intended for field installation to retrofit signs already installed in the field and LED kits intended for installation in new signs.

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UL 153:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable luminaires and subassemblies whose primary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are intended for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements cover portable luminaires intended for connection to a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, by means of an attachment plug, a mating connector assembly, or a non-integral power supply.

1.2.1 These requirements also cover portable luminaires intended to receive power through a USB connection, or power over ethernet (POE) using category 5 (CAT5) or similar cables and 8P8C (RJ45) connectors. These portable luminaires do not include and need not be marked to specify their power source.

1.2.2 The requirements in Supplement SA also cover battery-operated portable luminaire intended to be used while disconnected from any external power source.

1.3 Light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to a portable luminaire covered by this standard shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products, UL 8750.

1.4 These requirements do not cover portable luminaires within the scope of the following standards:

Standard for Electric Signs, UL 48

Standard for Portable Sun/Heat Lamps, UL 482

Standard for Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products, UL 588

Standard for Luminaires for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 844

Standard for Household and Commercial Furnishings, UL 962

Standard for Electric Aquarium Equipment, UL 1018

Standard for Temporary Lighting Strings, UL 1088

Standard for Flashlights, UL 1576

Standard for Direct Plug-In Nightlights, UL 1786

Standard for Rope Lights, UL 2388

Standard for Horticultural Luminaire Systems, UL 8800

Outline of Investigation for Portable UV Germicidal Equipment With Uncontained UV Sources, UL 8803

UL 588 applies to lighting strings whose primary function is to illuminate and draw attention to the string itself, rather than to provide ambient lighting to the area surrounding the string.and UL 153 can be used for string lights for all-year use that use 18 AWG and larger cord sizes. UL 588 is the only applicable Standard for String lights for all-year use and lighting strings employing cords smaller than 18 AWG. All other seasonal and holiday decorative products, regardless of the size of the cord, are only covered under the scope of UL 588.

UL 962 applies where furnishings have integral illumination intended for aesthetic purposes and with only a modest contribution to ambient illumination levels.

1.5 Work lights and portable hand lights that include primary or secondary battery packs are within the scope of the Standard for Flashlights and Lanterns, UL 1576.

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UL 153:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Portable Electric Luminaires

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable luminaires and subassemblies whose primary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are intended for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements cover portable luminaires intended for connection to a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, by means of an attachment plug, a mating connector assembly, or a non-integral power supply.

1.2.1 These requirements also cover portable luminaires intended to receive power through a USB connection, or power over ethernet (POE) using category 5 (CAT5) or similar cables and 8P8C (RJ45) connectors. These portable luminaires do not include and need not be marked to specify their power source.

1.2.2 The requirements in Supplement SA also cover battery-operated portable luminaire intended to be used while disconnected from any external power source.

1.3 Light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to a portable luminaire covered by this standard shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products, UL 8750.

1.4 These requirements do not cover portable luminaires within the scope of the following standards:

  1. Standard for Electric Signs, UL 48

  2. Standard for Portable Sun/Heat Lamps, UL 482

  3. Standard for Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products, UL 588

  4. Standard for Luminaires for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 844

  5. Standard for Household and Commercial Furnishings, UL 962

  6. Standard for Electric Aquarium Equipment, UL 1018

  7. Standard for Temporary Lighting Strings, UL 1088

  8. Standard for Flashlights, UL 1576

  9. Standard for Direct Plug-In Nightlights, UL 1786

  10. Standard for Rope Lights, UL 2388

  11. Standard for Horticultural Luminaire Systems, UL 8800

  12. Outline of Investigation for Portable UV Germicidal Equipment With Uncontained UV Sources, UL 8803

UL 588 applies to lighting strings whose primary function is to illuminate and draw attention to the string itself, rather than to provide ambient lighting to the area surrounding the string.and UL 153 can be used for string lights for all-year use that use 18 AWG and larger cord sizes. UL 588 is the only applicable Standard for String lights for all-year use and lighting strings employing cords smaller than 18 AWG. All other seasonal and holiday decorative products, regardless of the size of the cord, are only covered under the scope of UL 588.

UL 962 applies where furnishings have integral illumination intended for aesthetic purposes and with only a modest contribution to ambient illumination levels.

1.5 Work lights and portable hand lights that include primary or secondary battery packs are within the scope of the Standard for Flashlights and Lanterns, UL 1576.

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UL 935:2024 RLV - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Fluorescent-Lamp Ballasts

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover ballasts of the resistance, reactance, and electronic (high frequency) types for use with fluorescent lamps involving a potential of 2500 volts or less in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 A fluorescent-lamp ballast may be determined by investigation to be acceptable for use, in a fixture or other device, with electric-discharge lamps of other than the fluorescent type.

1.3 Fluorescent self ballasted lamps and ballast adaptors are evaluated using the Standard for Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters, UL 1993. The component ballast is evaluated to requirements in this Standard.

1.4 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

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UL 1574:2004 - Start year: : 2004
Description:

Standard for Track Lighting Systems

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover track lighting systems intended for permanent connection to sources of supply in commercial or residential ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The track lighting systems covered by this standard are rated:

a)    300 volts or less;

b)    150 volts or less to ground; and

c)    50 amperes or less.

1.2 Lighting track is intended to be permanently installed and permanently connected to a branch circuit not exceeding 277 volts, nominal to ground, and 50 amperes.

1.3 These requirements cover:

a)    Track networks consisting of track and connectors;

b)    Mono-, duo-, and multi-point canopies;

c)    Incandescent, fluorescent, and high intensity discharge (HID) luminaire assemblies intended to be electrically connected to and physically supported by the track in track networks and canopies;

d)    Mounting means for the track; and

e)    Accessories.

1.4 These requirements do not cover:

a)    Busways intended for lighting, receptacles, or other general-purpose adaptors covered by the Standard for Busways, UL 857, and intended for use in accordance with Article 364 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70; or

b)    Track lighting systems for marine use aboard a ship or boat.

1.5 Track lighting systems are not intended for use:

a)    In wet or damp locations;

b)    In installations where the track is concealed;

c)    In hazardous locations;

d)    Where subject to physical damage;

e)    Where the track is extended through walls or partitions of building structures;

f)    Where subject to corrosive vapors; or

g)    In storage battery rooms.

1.6 A track lighting luminaire assembly that uses a tungsten-halogen lamp, fluorescent lamp, or high-intensity-

discharge lamp shall also comply with the applicable requirements from the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598.

1.7 Light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to lighting track or a luminaire assembly covered by this standard shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products, UL 8750.

1.7 added January 25, 2012

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UL 1574:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Track Lighting Systems

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 1574 dated May 19, 2023 includes the changes for wiring smaller than 18 AWG; 12.3 – 12.3C, and Section 75.3.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover track lighting systems intended for permanent connection to sources of supply in commercial or residential ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The track lighting systems covered by this standard are:

a) connected to a branch circuit not rated more than 300 volts and not more than 50 amperes; or

b) connected to a remotely located power source rated not more than 30 Vac or 60 Vdc and not more than 25 amperes.

1.2 Deleted

1.3 These requirements cover:

a) Track networks consisting of track and connectors;

b) Mono-, duo-, and multi-point canopies;

c) Incandescent, fluorescent, and high intensity discharge (HID), and LED luminaire assemblies intended to be electrically connected to and physically supported by the track in track networks and canopies;

d) Mounting means for the track; and

e) Accessories.

1.4 These requirements do not cover:

a) Busways intended for lighting, receptacles, or other general-purpose adaptors covered by the Standard for Busways, UL 857, and intended for use in accordance with Article 364 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70; or

b) Track lighting systems for marine use aboard a ship or boat.

1.5 Track lighting systems are not intended for use:

a) In wet or damp locations;

b) In installations where the track is concealed;

c) In hazardous locations;

d) Where subject to physical damage;

e) Where the track is extended through walls or partitions of building structures;

f) Where subject to corrosive vapors; or

g) In storage battery rooms.

1.6 A track lighting luminaire assembly that uses a tungsten-halogen lamp, fluorescent lamp, high-intensity-discharge, or LED lamp shall also comply with:

a) The applicable requirements from the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598, if rated more than 30 Vac or 60 Vdc; or

b) The applicable requirements from the Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Systems, UL 2108, if rated 30 Vac or 60 Vdc or less.

1.7 Light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to lighting track or a luminaire assembly covered by this standard shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products, UL 8750.

Start Year / Status
UL 1598:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Luminaires

Notes:

Scope

1.1 This Standard applies to luminaires for use in non-hazardous locations and that are intended for installation on branch circuits of 600 V nominal or less between conductors in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CEC), CSA C22.1, with the U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, and with the Mexican National Electrical Code, NOM-001-SEDE.

1.2 This Standard does not apply to luminaires covered by other standards. The luminaries not covered by this Standard include:

Amateur Movie Lights;

Aquarium Lights;

Cabinet Lights;

Decorative Lighting Strings;

Combination Fan/IR Lamps Used for Heating;

Electric Signs;

Exit Signs;

Junction Boxes for Swimming Pool Fixtures;

Lamp Adapters;

Low-Level Path Marking and Lighting Systems in the United States;

Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting as follows:

For products intended for installation in Canada, landscape lighting systems that are 30 V nominal or less; and

For products intended for installation in Mexico, low-voltage landscape lighting devices that are 24 V nominal or less.

For products intended for installation in the United States, low-voltage landscape lighting devices that are of 15 V nominal or less;

Low Voltage Lighting Fixtures for Use in Recreational Vehicles;

Low Voltage Marine Lighting;

Luminaires for Hazardous Locations;

Luminaires for Recreational Vehicles in the United States;

Marine Navigational Lights;

Marine-Type Fixtures;

Portable Electric Displays;

Portable Hand Lamps;

Portable Luminaires;

Portable Sun/Heat Lamps;

Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters;

Stage and Studio Luminaires;

Submersible Luminaires;

Swimming Pools Luminaires;

Temporary Lighting Strings;

Therapeutic Lamps;

Track Lighting Systems;

Under-cabinet Lights in Canada and Cord-connected Under-cabinet Lights in the United States; and

Unit Equipment for Emergency Lighting.

1.3 Requirements applicable to light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to a luminaire covered by this standard are provided in UL 8750 and CSA C22.2 No. 250.13.

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UL 8750:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover LED equipment that is an integral part of aLED luminaires or other lighting systemsequipment. These requirements cover components including LED drivers, controllers, arrays (modules), and packages as defined within this standard. These requirements also cover power sources that are integrated into LED luminaires or lighting systems for functions other than a LED driver (e.g., DALI bus power supply).

1.1.0 LED equipment covered by this standard are intended for operation in the visible light spectrum between 400 – 700 nm. Coherent light sources (e.g. laser sources) are not covered by this standard.

Exception No. 1: LED packages as described in Supplement SD may have applications other than general illumination and may operate outside of the visible light spectrum.

Exception No. 2: Special Use LED arrays as described in Supplement SJ have intended applications other than general illumination and may operate outside of the visible light spectrum.

1.1.1 Deleted

1.1.2 Deleted

1.1.3 These requirements do not cover LED controllers within the scopes of the following standards:

a) Standard for Safety for Plug-In Locking Type Photocontrols for Use with Area Lighting, UL 773, or

b) Standard for Safety for Solid-State Dimming Controls, UL 1472.

1.2 These lighting products are intended for installation on branch circuits of 600 V nominal or less in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, and for connection to isolated (non-utility connected) power sources such as generators, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and the like.

1.3 LED equipment is utilized in lighting products that comply with the end-product standards listed below. The requirements in this standard are intended to supplement those in other end-product standards. Included are:

a) Electric Signs, UL 48,

b) Portable Electric Luminaires, UL 153,

c) Underwater Luminaires and Submersible Junction Boxes, UL 676,

d) Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924,

e) Stage and Studio Luminaires and Connector Strips, UL 1573,

f) Track Lighting Systems, UL 1574,

g) Luminaires, UL 1598,

h) Direct Plug-In Nightlights, UL 1786,

i) Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems, UL 1838,

j) Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters, UL 1993,

k) Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems, UL 1994, and

l) Low Voltage Lighting Systems, UL 2108.

1.4 The requirements in this standard do not anticipate additional construction, performance and marking considerations for the following end-applications: LED equipment subject to weather (outdoor use), LED equipment installed in air handling spaces or in other environmental air spaces (plenums), LED equipment intended for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, LED equipment with integral batteries (and battery packs), and LED equipment used in fire rated installations. LED equipment with such end-applications is subject to additional evaluation per applicable standards.

Start Year / Status
UL 8750:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover LED equipment that is an integral part of aLED luminaires or other lighting systemsequipment. These requirements cover components including LED drivers, controllers, arrays (modules), and packages as defined within this standard. These requirements also cover power sources that are integrated into LED luminaires or lighting systems for functions other than a LED driver (e.g., DALI bus power supply).

1.1.0 LED equipment covered by this standard are intended for operation in the visible light spectrum between 400 – 700 nm. Coherent light sources (e.g. laser sources) are not covered by this standard.

Exception No. 1: LED packages as described in Supplement SD may have applications other than general illumination and may operate outside of the visible light spectrum.

Exception No. 2: Special Use LED arrays as described in Supplement SJ have intended applications other than general illumination and may operate outside of the visible light spectrum.

1.1.1 Deleted

1.1.2 Deleted

1.1.3 These requirements do not cover LED controllers within the scopes of the following standards:

a) Standard for Safety for Plug-In Locking Type Photocontrols for Use with Area Lighting, UL 773, or

b) Standard for Safety for Solid-State Dimming Controls, UL 1472.

1.2 These lighting products are intended for installation on branch circuits of 600 V nominal or less in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, and for connection to isolated (non-utility connected) power sources such as generators, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and the like.

1.3 LED equipment is utilized in lighting products that comply with the end-product standards listed below. The requirements in this standard are intended to supplement those in other end-product standards. Included are:

a) Electric Signs, UL 48,

b) Portable Electric Luminaires, UL 153,

c) Underwater Luminaires and Submersible Junction Boxes, UL 676,

d) Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924,

e) Stage and Studio Luminaires and Connector Strips, UL 1573,

f) Track Lighting Systems, UL 1574,

g) Luminaires, UL 1598,

h) Direct Plug-In Nightlights, UL 1786,

i) Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems, UL 1838,

j) Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters, UL 1993,

k) Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems, UL 1994, and

l) Low Voltage Lighting Systems, UL 2108.

1.4 The requirements in this standard do not anticipate additional construction, performance and marking considerations for the following end-applications: LED equipment subject to weather (outdoor use), LED equipment installed in air handling spaces or in other environmental air spaces (plenums), LED equipment intended for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, LED equipment with integral batteries (and battery packs), and LED equipment used in fire rated installations. LED equipment with such end-applications is subject to additional evaluation per applicable standards.

Start Year / Status
UL 935:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Fluorescent-Lamp Ballasts

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover ballasts of the resistance, reactance, and electronic (high frequency) types for use with fluorescent lamps involving a potential of 2500 volts or less in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 A fluorescent-lamp ballast may be determined by investigation to be acceptable for use, in a fixture or other device, with electric-discharge lamps of other than the fluorescent type.

1.3 Fluorescent self ballasted lamps and ballast adaptors are evaluated using the Standard for Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters, UL 1993. The component ballast is evaluated to requirements in this Standard.

1.4 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

Start Year / Status
UL 153:2024 RLV - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Portable Electric Luminaires

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable luminaires and subassemblies whose primary function is task or ambient illumination. These products are intended for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements cover portable luminaires intended for connection to a nominal 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit, by means of an attachment plug, a mating connector assembly, or a non-integral power supply.

1.2.1 These requirements also cover portable luminaires intended to receive power through a USB connection, or power over ethernet (POE) using category 5 (CAT5) or similar cables and 8P8C (RJ45) connectors. These portable luminaires do not include and need not be marked to specify their power source.

1.2.2 The requirements in Supplement SA also cover battery-operated portable luminaire intended to be used while disconnected from any external power source.

1.3 Light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to a portable luminaire covered by this standard shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products, UL 8750.

1.4 These requirements do not cover portable luminaires within the scope of the following standards:

  1. Standard for Electric Signs, UL 48

  2. Standard for Portable Sun/Heat Lamps, UL 482

  3. Standard for Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products, UL 588

  4. Standard for Luminaires for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 844

  5. Standard for Household and Commercial Furnishings, UL 962

  6. Standard for Electric Aquarium Equipment, UL 1018

  7. Standard for Temporary Lighting Strings, UL 1088

  8. Standard for Flashlights, UL 1576

  9. Standard for Direct Plug-In Nightlights, UL 1786

  10. Standard for Rope Lights, UL 2388

  11. Standard for Horticultural Luminaire Systems, UL 8800

  12. Outline of Investigation for Portable UV Germicidal Equipment With Uncontained UV Sources, UL 8803

UL 588 applies to lighting strings whose primary function is to illuminate and draw attention to the string itself, rather than to provide ambient lighting to the area surrounding the string.and UL 153 can be used for string lights for all-year use that use 18 AWG and larger cord sizes. UL 588 is the only applicable Standard for String lights for all-year use and lighting strings employing cords smaller than 18 AWG. All other seasonal and holiday decorative products, regardless of the size of the cord, are only covered under the scope of UL 588.

UL 962 applies where furnishings have integral illumination intended for aesthetic purposes and with only a modest contribution to ambient illumination levels.

1.5 Work lights and portable hand lights that include primary or secondary battery packs are within the scope of the Standard for Flashlights and Lanterns, UL 1576.

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Application: Low Voltage DC
UL 2089:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Standard for Vehicle Battery Adapters

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable vehicle battery adapters rated 24 V dc or less that are intended to be supplied from a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle or power outlet. Vehicle battery adapters may supply outputs for appliances such as portable radios, tape players, battery chargers, and tools.

1.2 Products covered by this standard include:

a)    Cord assemblies consisting of the connector for insertion into a cigarette lighter receptacle, adjacent cord, and connector intended for connection to an appliance; and

b)    Units consisting of the connector for insertion into a cigarette lighter receptacle, adjacent cord, and permanently attached filtering or regulating circuitry which may include an additional enclosure, output cord, and connector or battery receptacle.

1.3 This standard does not cover products intended for marine use in areas where ignition-protected equipment is required.

1.4 Power inverters intended to be supplied from the cigarette lighter receptacle of a vehicle are covered by the requirements in the Standard for Power Converters/Inverters and Power-Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Craft, UL 458.

Start Year / Status
UL 2089:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Vehicle Battery Adapters

Notes:

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable vehicle battery adapters rated 24 V dc or less that are intended to be supplied from a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle or power outlet. Vehicle battery adapters may supply outputs for appliances such as portable radios, tape players, battery chargers, and tools.

1.2 Products covered by this standard include:

a) Cord assemblies consisting of the connector for insertion into a cigarette lighter receptacle, adjacent cord, and connector intended for connection to an appliance; and

b) Units consisting of the connector for insertion into a cigarette lighter receptacle, adjacent cord, and permanently attached filtering or regulating circuitry which may include an additional enclosure, output cord, and connector or battery receptacle.

1.3 This standard does not cover products intended for marine use in areas where ignition-protected equipment is required.

1.4 Power inverters intended to be supplied from the cigarette lighter receptacle of a vehicle are covered by the requirements in the Standard for Power Converters/Inverters and Power-Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Craft, UL 458.

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Application: Magnetic Couplers
UL 1577:2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

Standard for Optical Isolators

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover optical isolators, also called optical couplers or photocouplers:

a)    Intended to provide unidirectional signal transfer between dielectrically isolated circuits and,

b)    Intended for use in equipment with a supply voltage not exceeding 600 V ac rms or dc.

1.2 These requirements cover the electrical isolation properties of the insulation between the isolated circuits of the optical isolator.

1.3 These requirements also cover double protection optical isolators that are employed in circuits rated up to 250 V, 50 or 60 Hz, in radio, video, and television equipment, and similar equipment in applications in which breakdown of the optical isolator may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

1.4 These requirements do not cover the electrical properties of the separate circuits of the optical isolator.

1.5 These requirements apply to optical isolators for use as components in devices and appliances. Compliance of an optical isolator with these requirements does not indicate that the isolator is acceptable for use as a component of an end product without further investigation.

1.6 Deleted January 23, 2015

Start Year / Status
UL 1577:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Standard for Optical Isolators

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover optical isolators, also called optical couplers or photocouplers:

a)    Intended to provide unidirectional signal transfer between dielectrically isolated circuits and,

b)    Intended for use in equipment with a supply voltage not exceeding 600 V ac rms or dc.

1.2 These requirements cover the electrical isolation properties of the insulation between the isolated circuits of the optical isolator.

1.3 These requirements also cover double protection optical isolators that are employed in circuits rated up to 250 V, 50 or 60 Hz, in radio, video, and television equipment, and similar equipment in applications in which breakdown of the optical isolator may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

1.4 These requirements do not cover the electrical properties of the separate circuits of the optical isolator.

1.5 These requirements apply to optical isolators for use as components in devices and appliances. Compliance of an optical isolator with these requirements does not indicate that the isolator is acceptable for use as a component of an end product without further investigation.

1.6 Deleted January 23, 2015

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Application: Marine Use Electrical Equipment
UL 508A:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 600 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery.

Notes:

This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals . These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Industrial Control Panels  

Revision

Notes:

ANSI Approved: July 13, 2021

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakers and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered by the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Industrial Control Panels

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and where the ambient temperature does not exceedshall be between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F), maximum unless marked with an ambient temperature rating.

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakersovercurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered byshall be evaluated to the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200

1.25 Industrial control panels intended for control of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, inclined lifts, and associated equipment are evaluated to the requirements contained in ANSI/ASME A17.1, American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and ANSI/ASME A17.5, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment.

1.26 An assembly of overcurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits, provided as part of an industrial control panel, shall be evaluated to the Standard for Panelboards, UL 67.

Start Year / Status
Application: Measuring Instruments
UL 61010-2-032 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

Standard for Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use - Part 2-032: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held and Hand-Manipulated Current Sensors for Electrical Test and Measurement

Notes:

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:

Replace the existing text with the following: This part of IEC 61010 specifies safety requirements for HAND-HELD and hand-manipulated current sensors described below.

These current sensors are for measuring, detecting or injecting current, or indicating current waveforms on circuits without physically opening the current path of the circuit being measured. They can be stand-alone current sensors or accessories to other equipment or parts of combined equipment (see ). These include measurement circuits which are part of electrical test and measurement equipment, laboratory equipment, or process control equipment. These current sensors and circuits need additional protective means between the current sensor, the circuit and an OPERATOR.

NOTE 1 Combined equipment is equipment that is electrically connected to a current sensor by means of a permanent connection which can be detached only by the use of a TOOL.

NOTE 2 Some current sensors are also known as current clamps, CLAMP MULTIMETERS and current probes.

Current sensors are hand-manipulated before and/or after a test or measurement, but do not necessarily need to be HAND-HELD during the test or measurement. Current sensors used as FIXED EQUIPMENT are not within the scope of this document.

The following types of current sensors are covered:

a) Type A: a current sensor designed to be applied to or removed from

HAZARDOUS LIVE UNINSULATED CONDUCTORS. Type A current sensors have defined HAND-HELD or hand-manipulated parts providing protection against electric shock from the conductor being measured, and also have protection against short-circuits between wires and between busbars during clamping.

b) Type B: a current sensor which has protection against short-circuits between wires or busbars during clamping but without defined HAND-HELD or hand-manipulated parts which provide protection against electric shock during clamping. Additional protective means are necessary to avoid electric shock from HAZARDOUS LIVE conductors which cannot be de-energised during application or removal of the current sensor.

EXAMPLE 1 Flexible current sensors.

c) Type C: a current sensor without protection against short-circuits between wires or busbars during clamping. Type C current sensors are intended to be applied to or removed from

HAZARDOUS LIVE UNINSULATED CONDUCTORS or from non-limited-energy circuit conductors only when they are de-energised.

EXAMPLE 2 Split-core transducers.

d) Type D: a current sensor designed to be applied to or removed from insulated conductors or from limited-energy circuit conductors.

EXAMPLE 3 Current probes for oscilloscopes and earth leakage current detectors.

All current sensors can also be used with insulated conductors. In this case,

HAZARDS are limited to acceptable levels by the insulation of the conductors.

Additional requirements for CLAMP MULTIMETERS are given in Annex EE.

shows graphical representations of typical current sensors for illustration purposes. Current sensors can look different depending on the design.

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TERMINALS

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UL 1399:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

UL LLC Outline of Investigation for Leakage Current Measurement Devices for Use in Marina Applications

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover leakage current measurement devices (LCMD) intended for use in marina applications as described in Article 555 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This measurement device is to be used to allow for means for personnel to measure 60 Hz leakage current for each boat that is supplied by shore power.

1.2 These requirements do not cover:

a) Ground-fault circuit interrupters which are covered by the Standard for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, UL 943.

b) Power outlets which are covered by the Standard for Power Outlets, UL 231.

1.3 These requirements are intended for use only in circuits that are grounded at the service entrance. No intentional re-grounding on the load side of the LCMD.

1.4 LCMDs are for onshore use to be placed in series between the shore power outlet and the boat or vessel as a pass-through device for a convenient means to measure leakage current and supply circuit conditions not intended to be a comprehensive instrument or determination of quality or continuity of the grounding circuit to the boat.

1.5 LCMDs may interrupt and/or disconnect current to the load at a predetermined leakage current threshold. See 8.

1.6 LCMDs shall monitor all of the following supply circuit conditions:

a) Open in supply grounding conductor;

b) Reversed polarity of line conductors;

c) Open neutral (grounded conductor);

d) Reversal of ungrounded and grounding conductors;

e) Live Grounding conductor;

f) The absence of conditions (a) – (e); and

g) A Re-grounding condition.

1.7 LCMD measurement of actual electrical phenomena including specific voltage, current, resistance, or similar values shall additionally comply with the Standard for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Requirements, UL 61010-1 and Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 2-030: Particular Requirements for Equipment Having Testing or Measuring Circuits UL 61010-2-030.

1.8 A LCMD that also performs other functions, such as overcurrent protection, ground-fault circuit-interruption, surge suppression, any other similar functions, or any combination thereof, comply with the requirements of the applicable Standard or Standards that cover devices that provide those functions.

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Application: Medical and/or Dental Equipment
UL 60601-1 - Start year: : 2006
Description:

Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements for Safety

Notes:

Summary of Topics

These editorial revisions to UL 60601-1 replace all references to UL 1020, the Standard for Thermal Cutoffs for Use in Electrical Appliances and Components, with reference to UL 60691, the Standard for Thermal-Links - Requirements and Application Guide. UL 1020 was withdrawn and superseded by UL 60691.

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Application: Optical Cable Installation
UL 1577:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Standard for Optical Isolators

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover optical isolators, also called optical couplers or photocouplers:

a)    Intended to provide unidirectional signal transfer between dielectrically isolated circuits and,

b)    Intended for use in equipment with a supply voltage not exceeding 600 V ac rms or dc.

1.2 These requirements cover the electrical isolation properties of the insulation between the isolated circuits of the optical isolator.

1.3 These requirements also cover double protection optical isolators that are employed in circuits rated up to 250 V, 50 or 60 Hz, in radio, video, and television equipment, and similar equipment in applications in which breakdown of the optical isolator may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

1.4 These requirements do not cover the electrical properties of the separate circuits of the optical isolator.

1.5 These requirements apply to optical isolators for use as components in devices and appliances. Compliance of an optical isolator with these requirements does not indicate that the isolator is acceptable for use as a component of an end product without further investigation.

1.6 Deleted January 23, 2015

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Application: Optical Isolators
UL 1577:2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

Standard for Optical Isolators

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover optical isolators, also called optical couplers or photocouplers:

a)    Intended to provide unidirectional signal transfer between dielectrically isolated circuits and,

b)    Intended for use in equipment with a supply voltage not exceeding 600 V ac rms or dc.

1.2 These requirements cover the electrical isolation properties of the insulation between the isolated circuits of the optical isolator.

1.3 These requirements also cover double protection optical isolators that are employed in circuits rated up to 250 V, 50 or 60 Hz, in radio, video, and television equipment, and similar equipment in applications in which breakdown of the optical isolator may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

1.4 These requirements do not cover the electrical properties of the separate circuits of the optical isolator.

1.5 These requirements apply to optical isolators for use as components in devices and appliances. Compliance of an optical isolator with these requirements does not indicate that the isolator is acceptable for use as a component of an end product without further investigation.

1.6 Deleted January 23, 2015

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Application: Photocouplers/Optocouplers
UL 1577:2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

Standard for Optical Isolators

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover optical isolators, also called optical couplers or photocouplers:

a)    Intended to provide unidirectional signal transfer between dielectrically isolated circuits and,

b)    Intended for use in equipment with a supply voltage not exceeding 600 V ac rms or dc.

1.2 These requirements cover the electrical isolation properties of the insulation between the isolated circuits of the optical isolator.

1.3 These requirements also cover double protection optical isolators that are employed in circuits rated up to 250 V, 50 or 60 Hz, in radio, video, and television equipment, and similar equipment in applications in which breakdown of the optical isolator may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

1.4 These requirements do not cover the electrical properties of the separate circuits of the optical isolator.

1.5 These requirements apply to optical isolators for use as components in devices and appliances. Compliance of an optical isolator with these requirements does not indicate that the isolator is acceptable for use as a component of an end product without further investigation.

1.6 Deleted January 23, 2015

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UL 1577:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Standard for Optical Isolators

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover optical isolators, also called optical couplers or photocouplers:

a)    Intended to provide unidirectional signal transfer between dielectrically isolated circuits and,

b)    Intended for use in equipment with a supply voltage not exceeding 600 V ac rms or dc.

1.2 These requirements cover the electrical isolation properties of the insulation between the isolated circuits of the optical isolator.

1.3 These requirements also cover double protection optical isolators that are employed in circuits rated up to 250 V, 50 or 60 Hz, in radio, video, and television equipment, and similar equipment in applications in which breakdown of the optical isolator may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

1.4 These requirements do not cover the electrical properties of the separate circuits of the optical isolator.

1.5 These requirements apply to optical isolators for use as components in devices and appliances. Compliance of an optical isolator with these requirements does not indicate that the isolator is acceptable for use as a component of an end product without further investigation.

1.6 Deleted January 23, 2015

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UL 2703:2023 - Start year: : 2703
Description:

Mounting Systems, Mounting Devices, Clamping/Retention Devices, and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover rack mounting systems, mounting grounding/bonding devices, and clamping/retention devices for specific (manufacturer/model designation) flat-plate photovoltaic modules and panels that comply with the Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels, UL 1703, or the Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 1: Requirements For Construction, UL 61730-1 and the Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements For Testing, UL 61730-2, intended for installation on or integral with buildings, or to be freestanding (i.e., not attached to buildings), in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and Model Building Codes. Systems, components and/or devices evaluated under this standard may be used to ground and/or mount a PV module complying with UL 1703 or UL 61730-1 and UL 61730-2 when the specific module or frame has been evaluated for bonding/grounding or the module has been evaluated for mounting with the evaluated system, component or device.

1.2 These requirements cover rack mounting systems and clamping devices intended for use with photovoltaic module systems with a maximum system voltage of 1500 V.

1.3 These requirements cover rack mounting systems, clamping, retention devices pertaining to ground/bonding paths, mechanical strength, and suitability of materials only.

1.4 These requirements do not cover:

a) Equipment intended to accept the electrical output from the array, such as power conditioning units (inverters) and batteries.

b) Solar trackers or tracker mechanisms (except as specifically directed as to be utilized by the Outline of Investigation for Solar Trackers, UL 3703 and in combination with UL 3703).

c) Cell assemblies intended to operate under concentrated sunlight.

d) Optical concentrators.

e) Combination photovoltaic-thermal modules or panels.

f)  Equipment intended to carry current as a normal function of that component, such as combiner boxes, connection boxes (other than connection box for grounding), wireways and enclosures housing live parts. See the Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels, UL 1703 or the Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 1: Requirements For Construction, UL 61730-1, or the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

g) Ground rods and ground rod accessories.

h) The mechanical and structural requirements of the international building code. See (i).

Note: The IBC and other model codes may have additional requirements. As an example, compliance with the IBC will require development load combinations which include dead, snow, wind and seismic forces using ASCE 7. These loads will need to be applied in three orthogonal directions and the load resisting elements of the system will be required to adequately support the applied loads.

i) Roof attachments for above roof mounting.

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Application: Power Supplies
UL 1310:2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

These requirements cover indoor and outdoor use Class 2 power supplies and battery chargers. These units utilize an isolating transformer and may incorporate components to provide an alternating- or direct-current output. Each output provides Class 2 power levels in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Maximum output voltage does not exceed 42.4 V peak for alternating current, 60 V for continuous direct current. These products are intended primarily to provide power to low voltage, electrically operated devices

Notes:

a)    Portable and semipermanent mounted direct plug-in units provided with 15 A blade configurations for use on nominal 120 or 240 V alternating current branch circuits with a maximum potential of 150 V to ground;

b)    Cord- and plug-connected units provided with a 15 or 20 A attachment plug configuration for use on nominal 120 or 240 V alternating current branch circuits with a maximum potential of 150 V to ground; and

c)    Units permanently connected to the input supply for use on nominal 600 V or less alternating or direct current branch circuit.

Direct plug-in and cord-connected units may also be provided with an integral cigarette lighter connector assembly, or a direct current input jack for being powered from a vehicle battery adapter or from a data port associated with information technology equipment. These units utilize an isolating transformer and may incorporate components to provide an alternating- or direct-current output. Each output provides Class 2 power levels in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Maximum output voltage does not exceed 42.4 V peak for alternating current, 60 V for continuous direct current. These products are intended primarily to provide power to low voltage, electrically operated devices.

1.2 These requirements cover direct plug-in and cord-connected products whose input power does not exceed 660 W under any possible condition of output loading.

1.3 These requirements do not cover the effect that a power unit may have on the equipment or system to which it is connected.

1.4 A product marked for a specific end-use involving additional considerations may be subject to additional requirements found in the applicable end-product standard. See 51.4. Examples include considerations related to:

a)    Mechanical risks such as those presented by tools;

b)    Build up of static charges such as those of radio equipment with external antennae connections;

c)    Special shock limits such as those for medical equipment; and

d)    Fire risks such as those posed by decorative lighting products.

1.5 These requirements do not cover products intended to charge batteries for starter motors used to start engines. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries, UL 1236.

1.6 These requirements cover Class 2 products, as defined in this standard, intended for use with toys. Products of this type shall also comply with the Standard for Toy Transformers, UL 697.

1.7 These requirements do not cover products with outputs other than Class 2, nor battery chargers intended to charge batteries employed in wheel chairs or similar types of mobility aids. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2, UL 1012.

1.8 Products without a rectifier may be covered by the Standard for Low Voltage Transformers – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 5085-1, and the Standard for Low Voltage Transformers – Part 3: Class 2 and Class 3 Transformers, UL 5085-3.

1.9 These requirements do not cover products powered solely by a dc source. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Power Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Craft, UL 458, or by other requirements appropriate for the intended application.

1.10 These requirements do not cover products intended for supplying low voltage landscape lighting. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems, UL 1838.

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UL 61010-1:2012 - Start year: : 2012
Description:

This part of IEC 61010 specifies general safety requirements for the following types of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used.

This is equipment which by electromagnetic means tests, measures, indicates or records one or more electrical or physical quantities, also non-measuring equipment such as signal generators, measurement standards, power supplies for laboratory use, transducers, transmitters, etc. NOTE 1 This includes bench-top power supplies intended to aid a testing or measuring operation on another piece of equipment. Power supplies intended to power equipment are within the scope of IEC 61558 (see 1.1.2 h)).

This standard also applies to test equipment integrated into manufacturing processes and intended for testing manufactured devices. NOTE 2 Manufacturing test equipment is likely to be installed adjacent to and interconnected with industrial machinery in this application.

Notes:

This is equipment which controls one or more output quantities to specific values, with each value determined by manual setting, by local or remote programming, or by one or more input variables.

This is equipment which measures, indicates, monitors, inspects or analyses materials, or is used to prepare materials, and includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment.

This equipment may also be used in areas other than laboratories; examples include self-test IVD equipment to be used in the home and inspection equipment to be used to check people or material during transportation.

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UL 508-2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Industrial Control Equipment

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control devices, and devices accessory thereto, for starting, stopping, regulating, controlling, or protecting electric motors. These requirements also cover industrial control devices or systems that store or process information and are provided with an output motor control function(s). This equipment is for use in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. These requirements do not include requirements for the evaluation of equipment intended for use in functional safety applications.

1.2 These requirements cover devices rated 1500 volts or less. Industrial control equipment covered by these requirements is intended for use in an ambient temperature of 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) unless specifically indicated for use in other conditions.

1.3 Examples of industrial control devices described in 1 are:

a) Manual, magnetic, and sSolid-state starters and controllers.

b) DeletedThermal, magnetic, and solid-state overload relays.

c) Pushbutton stations, including selector switches and pilot lights.

d) Control circuit switches and relays.

e) Float, flow, pressure, and vacuum-operated switches.

f) Resistors and rheostats.

g) Proximity switches.

h) Time-delay relays and switches.

i) Resistors and rheostats intended for industrial heating and lighting, including those for motor generator fields.

j) Control devices intended for industrial heating and lighting.

k) Solid-state time-delay relays.

l) Programmable controllers.

m) Numerical control systems.

n) Lighting dimmer systems and controls.

o) Mercury-tube switches.

p) DeletedDefinite purpose controllers.

q) Solid-state logic controllers.

r) Industrial microprocessor/computer systems.

s) Variable voltage autotransformer.

t) Motor starting autotransformer.

1.4 Industrial control panels are covered by the requirements in the Standard for Industrial Control Panels, UL 508A.

1.5 Fire pump controllers are covered by the requirements in the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.6 An adjustable-speed drive and accessories or modules for use with an adjustable-speed drive are covered by the Standard for Power Conversion Equipment, UL 508CAdjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems – Part 5-1: Safety Requirements – Electrical, Thermal, and Energy, UL 61800-5-1.

1.7 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations as defined by the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.8 Devices that regulate temperature and/or control refrigeration equipment are covered by the Standard for Temperature-Indicating and -Regulating Equipment, UL 873, and other applicable standards. Compliance with the Standard for Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use, Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60730-1, and/or the applicable Part 2 standard from the UL 60730 series fulfills these requirements.

1.9 Electrical instruments are covered by the Standard for Electrical Analog Instruments– Panel Board Types, UL 1437.

1.10 Products consisting of interlocked controllers and similar assemblies, intended to transfer power to a common load or output between multiple inputs or sources, are covered by the Standard for Transfer Switch Equipment, UL 1008.

1.11 Magnetic motor controllers, manual motor controllers, combination motor controllers, and overload relays are covered by the Standard for Safety for Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear – Part 4-1: Contactors and Motor-Starters – Electromechanical Contactors and Motor-Starters, UL 60947-4-1.

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UL 1012:2010 - Start year: : 2010
Description:

These requirements cover portable, stationary, and fixed power units having an input rating of 600 volts or less, direct- and alternating- current, with at least one output not marked Class 2, and that are intended to be employed in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements cover general purpose power supplies and power supplies for uses such as to supply some household appliances, school laboratories, cathodic protection equipment; power supply-battery charger combinations; and industrial equipment, including inverters, divided into two classes - those rated 10 kilovolt-amperes or less and those rated more than 10 kilovolt-amperes.

1.3 Power units with all outputs identified as Class 2 are covered under the Standard for Class 2 Power Units, UL 1310.

1.4 These requirements do not cover the following types of battery chargers:

a)    Battery chargers intended to charge motor-starting batteries as covered by Standard for Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries, UL 1236;

b)    Battery chargers for charging industrial batteries which power material handling trucks, tractors, personnel carriers, and similar motive equipment, as covered by the Standard for Industrial Battery Chargers, UL 1564;

c)    Chargers or charging functions incorporated into converter or inverters for use in recreational vehicles and boats, as covered by the Standard for Power Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Crafts, UL 458; and

d)    Charge controllers or charging functions incorporated into equipment for use in independent power systems, as covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.5 A battery charger not wholly within the scope of one of the standards specified in 1.4 shall be investigated to the requirements of this Standard supplemented by the applicable requirements of whichever of the standards in 1.4 is most applicable.

1.6 These requirements do not cover a power supply for a fire-protective or burglary-protective signaling system, electrostatic-air cleaning equipment, recreational vehicles, electric discharge or neon tubing, test equipment for commercial or industrial laboratories; or an appliance or system in which the power supply is used.

1.7 These requirements cover power supplies for centralized ac or dc power systems, including dc power supplies, rectifiers, and the like, that form part of these systems.

1.8 A power supply that is intended for use with a specific type of product other than as referenced in 1.2 is investigated under the standard for that end product.

1.9 These requirements do not cover the effect that a power supply may have on an equipment or a system to which it is connected.

1.10 A power system, the primary function of which is maintaining continuity of an alternating power source in case of input power failure, is covered under the Standard for Uninterruptible Power Systems, UL 1778.

Notes:

ANSI Approved: March 30, 2021

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover portable, stationary, and fixed power units having an input rating of 600 volts or less, direct- and alternating- current, with at least one output not marked Class 2, and that are intended to be employed in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements cover general purpose power supplies and power supplies for uses such as to supply some household appliances, school laboratories, cathodic protection equipment; power supply-battery charger combinations; and industrial equipment, including inverters, divided into two classes – those rated 10 kilovolt-amperes or less and those rated more than 10 kilovolt-amperes.

1.3 Power units with all outputs identified as Class 2 are covered under the Standard for Class 2 Power Units, UL 1310.

1.4 These requirements do not cover the following types of battery chargers:

  1. a) Battery chargers intended to charge motor-starting batteries as covered by Standard for Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries, UL 1236;

  2. b) Battery chargers for charging industrial batteries which power material handling trucks, tractors, personnel carriers, and similar motive equipment, as covered by the Standard for Industrial Battery Chargers, UL 1564;

  3. c) Chargers or charging functions incorporated into converter or inverters for use in recreational vehicles and boats, as covered by the Standard for Power Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Crafts, UL 458; and

  4. d) Charge controllers or charging functions incorporated into equipment for use in independent power systems, as covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.5 A battery charger not wholly within the scope of one of the standards specified in 4 shall be investigated to the requirements of this Standard supplemented by the applicable requirements of whichever of the standards in 4 is most applicable.

1.6 These requirements do not cover a power supply for a fire-protective or burglary-protective signaling system, electrostatic-air cleaning equipment, recreational vehicles, electric discharge or neon tubing, test equipment for commercial or industrial laboratories; or an appliance or system in which the power supply is used.

1.7 These requirements cover power supplies for centralized ac or dc power systems, including dc power supplies, rectifiers, and the like, that form part of these systems.

1.8 A power supply that is intended for use with a specific type of product other than as referenced in 2 is investigated under the standard for that end product.

1.9 These requirements do not cover the effect that a power supply may have on an equipment or a system to which it is connected.

1.10 A power system, the primary function of which is maintaining continuity of an alternating power source in case of input power failure, is covered under the Standard for Uninterruptible Power Systems, UL 1778.

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UL 61010-1:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements

Notes:

This revision to ANSI/UL 61010-1 dated July 19, 2019 is an editorial correction to Table I.1, per IEC 61010-1, Cor1:2019 to align with the IEC version.

1.1.1 Equipment included in scope

This group safety publication is primarily intended to be used as a product safety standard for the products mentioned in the scope, but shall also be used by technical committees in the preparation of their publications for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.

This part of IEC 61010 specifies general safety requirements for the following types of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used.

a) Electrical test and measurement equipment

This is equipment which by electromagnetic means tests, measures, indicates or records one or more electrical or physical quantities, also non-measuring equipment such as signal generators, measurement standards, power supplies for laboratory use, transducers, transmitters, etc. NOTE 1 This includes bench-top power supplies intended to aid a testing or measuring operation on another piece of equipment. Power supplies intended to power equipment are within the scope of IEC 61558 (see 1.1.2 h)).

This standard also applies to test equipment integrated into manufacturing processes and intended for testing manufactured devices. NOTE 2 Manufacturing test equipment is likely to be installed adjacent to and interconnected with industrial machinery in this application.

b) Electrical industrial process-control equipment

This is equipment which controls one or more output quantities to specific values, with each value determined by manual setting, by local or remote programming, or by one or more input variables.

c) Electrical laboratory equipment

This is equipment which measures, indicates, monitors, inspects or analyses materials, or is used to prepare materials, and includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment.

This equipment may also be used in areas other than laboratories; examples include self-test IVD equipment to be used in the home and inspection equipment to be used to check people or material during transportation.

1.1.2 Equipment excluded from scope

This standard does not apply to equipment within the scope of:

a)    IEC 60065 (Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus);

b)    IEC 60204 (Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines);

c)    IEC 60335 (Household and similar electrical appliances);

d)    IEC 60364 (Electrical installations of buildings);

e)    IEC 60439 (Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies);

f)    IEC 60601 (Medical electrical equipment);

g)    IEC 60950 (Information technology equipment including electrical business equipment, except as specified in 1.1.3);

h)    IEC 61558 (Power transformers, power supply units and similar);

i)    IEC 61010-031 (Hand-held probe assemblies);

j)    IEC 61243-3 (Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 3: Two-pole low-voltage type).

1.1.3 Computing equipment

This standard applies only to computers, processors, etc. which form part of equipment within the scope of this standard or are designed for use exclusively with the equipment.

NOTE Computing devices and similar equipment within the scope of IEC 60950 and conforming to its requirements are considered to be suitable for use with equipment within the scope of this standard. However, some of the requirements of IEC 60950for resistance to moisture and liquids are less stringent than those in this standard (see 5.4.4 second paragraph)).

1.1.4DV Addition of the following referencing the National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code:

This standard applies to equipment:

a)    To be employed in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70,  National Electrical Code® (NEC);

b)    Designed to comply with the general requirements of CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 0 and to be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I, CSA C22.1; or

c)    Both (a) and (b).

1.2 Object

1.2.1 Aspects included in scope

The purpose of the requirements of this standard is to ensure that HAZARDS to the OPERATOR and the surrounding area are reduced to a tolerable level.

Requirements for protection against particular types of HAZARD are given in Clauses 6 to 13, as follows:

a)    electric shock or burn (see Clause 6);

b)    mechanical HAZARDS (see Clauses 7 and 8);

c)    spread of fire from the equipment (see Clause 9);

d)    excessive temperature (see Clause 10);

e)    effects of fluids and fluid pressure (see Clause 11);

f)    effects of radiation, including lasers sources, and sonic and ultrasonic pressure (see Clause 12);

g)    liberated gases, explosion and implosion (see Clause 13).

Requirements for protection against HAZARDS arising from REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE and ergonomic factors are specified in Clause 16.

RISK assessment for HAZARDS or environments not fully covered above is specified in Clause 17.

NOTE Attention is drawn to the existence of additional requirements regarding the health and safety of labour forces.

1.2.2 Aspects excluded from scope

This standard does not cover:

a) reliable function, performance, or other properties of the equipment not related to safety;

b) effectiveness of transport packaging;

c) EMC requirements (see the IEC 61326 series);

d) protective measures for explosive atmospheres (see the IEC 60079 series).

1.3 Verification

This standard also specifies methods of verifying that the equipment meets the requirements of this standard, through inspection, TYPE TESTS, ROUTINE TESTS, and RISK assessment.

1.4 Environmental conditions

1.4.1 Normal environmental conditions

This standard applies to equipment designed to be safe at least under the following conditions:

a) indoor use;

b) altitude up to 2 000 m;

c) temperature 5 °C to 40 °C;

d) maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C;

e) MAINS supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10 % of the nominal voltage;

f) TRANSIENT OVERVOLTAGES up to the levels of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II;

NOTE 1 These levels of transient overvoltage are typical for equipment supplied from the building wiring.

g) TEMPORARY OVERVOLTAGES occurring on the MAINS supply.

h) applicable POLLUTION DEGREE of the intended environment (POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in most cases).

NOTE 2 Manufacturers may specify more restricted environmental conditions for operation; nevertheless the equipment must be safe within these normal environmental conditions.

1.4.2 Extended environmental conditions

This standard applies to equipment designed to be safe not only in the environmental conditions specified in 1.4.1, but also in any of the following conditions as RATED by the manufacturer of the equipment:

a) outdoor use;

b) altitude above 2 000 m;

c) ambient temperatures below 5 °C or above 40 °C;

d) relative humidity above the levels specified in 1.4.1;

e) MAINS supply voltage fluctuations exceeding ±10 % of the nominal voltage;

f) WET LOCATION;

g) TRANSIENT OVERVOLTAGES up to the levels of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III or IV (see Annex k).

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UL 1310:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Standard for Class 2 Power Units

This revision of ANSI/UL 1310 dated August 16, 2019 includes the Removal of Background Marking Requirement.

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover indoor and outdoor use Class 2 power supplies and battery chargers. These units utilize an isolating transformer and may incorporate components to provide an alternating- or direct-current output. Each output provides Class 2 power levels in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Maximum output voltage does not exceed 42.4 V peak for alternating current, 60 V for continuous direct current. These products are intended primarily to provide power to low voltage, electrically operated devices. These requirements apply to:

a)    Portable and semipermanent mounted direct plug-in units provided with 15 A blade configurations for use on nominal 120 or 240 V alternating current branch circuits with a maximum potential of 150 V to ground;

b)    Cord- and plug-connected units provided with a 15 or 20 A attachment plug configuration for use on nominal 120 or 240 V alternating current branch circuits with a maximum potential of 150 V to ground; and

c)    Units permanently connected to the input supply for use on nominal 600 V or less alternating or direct current branch circuit.

Direct plug-in and cord-connected units may also be provided with an integral cigarette lighter connector assembly, or a direct current input jack for being powered from a vehicle battery adapter or from a data port associated with information technology equipment. These units utilize an isolating transformer and may incorporate components to provide an alternating- or direct-current output. Each output provides Class 2 power levels in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Maximum output voltage does not exceed 42.4 V peak for alternating current, 60 V for continuous direct current. These products are intended primarily to provide power to low voltage, electrically operated devices.

1.2 These requirements cover direct plug-in and cord-connected products whose input power does not exceed 660 W under any possible condition of output loading.

1.3 These requirements do not cover the effect that a power unit may have on the equipment or system to which it is connected.

1.4 A product marked for a specific end-use involving additional considerations may be subject to additional requirements found in the applicable end-product standard. See 51.4. Examples include considerations related to:

a)    Mechanical risks such as those presented by tools;

b)    Build up of static charges such as those of radio equipment with external antennae connections;

c)    Special shock limits such as those for medical equipment; and

d)    Fire risks such as those posed by decorative lighting products.

1.5 These requirements do not cover products intended to charge batteries for starter motors used to start engines. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries, UL 1236.

1.6 These requirements cover Class 2 products, as defined in this Standard, intended for use with toys. Products of this type shall also comply with the Standard for Toy Transformers, UL 697.

1.7 These requirements do not cover products with outputs other than Class 2, nor battery chargers intended to charge batteries employed in wheel chairs or similar types of mobility aids. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2, UL 1012.

1.8 Products without a rectifier may be covered by the Standard for Low Voltage Transformers - Part 1: General Requirements, UL 5085-1, and the Standard for Low Voltage Transformers - Part 3: Class 2 and Class 3 Transformers, UL 5085-3.

1.9 These requirements do not cover products powered solely by a dc source. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Power Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Craft, UL 458, or by other requirements appropriate for the intended application.

1.10 These requirements do not cover products intended for supplying low voltage landscape lighting. Products of this type are covered by the Standard for Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems, UL 1838.

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UL 603:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Standard for Power Supplies for Use with Burglar-Alarm Systems

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover:

a)    Power supplies for use with burglar-alarm systems installed in accordance with the Standard for Installation and Classification of Burglar and Holdup Alarm Systems, UL 681; and

b)    Power supplies used to provide electrical power and standby power for burglar-alarm equipment constructed in accordance with the following:

1)    The Standard for Police Station Connected Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, UL 365;

2)    The Standard for Local Burglar-Alarm Units and Systems, UL 609;

3)    The Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, UL 827;

4)    The Standard for Holdup Alarm Units and Systems, UL 636;

5)    The Standard for Intrusion-Detection Units, UL 639;

6)    The Standard for Household Burglar-Alarm System Units, UL 1023;

7)    The Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037;

8)    The Standard for Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, UL 1076;

9)    The Standard for Central-Station Burglar-Alarm Units, UL 1610;

10)    The Standard for Digital Alarm Communicator System Units, UL 1635.

 

1.2 The input ratings of power supplies covered by these requirements are not more than 300 volts and the output ratings are low-voltage, power-limited. See 3.2.

1.3 These requirements cover power supplies for use as components in burglar-alarm system units.

1.4 These requirements do not cover power supplies for use at a central station. Such power supplies are covered by the Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, UL 827.

1.5 These requirements do not cover power supplies integral with a burglar-alarm system unit, nor do they cover separate power supplies intended for use with a specific unit. These are covered by the standards specified in 1.1.

1.6 These requirements do not cover power supplies for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.7 These requirements do not cover power supplies covered by the Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2, UL 1012, or battery chargers covered by the Standard for Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries, UL 1236.

1.8 With reference to 1.1, the Standard for Police Station Connected Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, UL 365; the Standard for Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, UL 609; the Standard for Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, UL 1076; the Standard for Central-Station Burglar-Alarm Units, UL 1610; and the Standard for Digital Alarm Communicator System Units, UL 1635, contain requirements for attack resistance against a power supply providing energy to a local audible alarm sounding device or to a device that will transmit a signal from the protected area to a remote location, such as a central station or police station. A power supply complying with the requirements of this standard that is to be used for any of these purposes shall be capable of being mounted inside an enclosure that will provide the required attack resistance, or shall be provided with an enclosure that will provide the required attack resistance. See UL 365, UL 609, UL 1076, UL 1610, and UL 1635 to determine the attack resistance requirements that will apply.

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UL 310:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Electrical Quick-Connect Terminals

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This new edition of ANSI/UL 310 dated November 30, 2023 includes the following changes:

– Dimensions for double-ended test tab; Figure 5.5

– Alternate information means; 7.11

– Editorial changes; 6.5.1.9 and 6.6.3.1

Scope

1.1 This standard applies to quick-connect terminals, both connectors and tabs, having nominal widths of 2.8, 3.2, 4.8, 5.2, and 6.3 mm (0.110, 0.125, 0.187, 0.205, and 0.250 in). They are intended for internal wiring connections in electrical equipment and for the field termination of conductors to electrical equipment in accordance with Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, in Canada, and the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, in the United States of America.

1.2 These requirements apply to quick-connect terminals intended for use with one or two 26 – 10 AWG (0.13 - 5.3 mm2) copper conductors.

1.3 These requirements do not apply to terminals for use with aluminum conductors.

1.4 These requirements do not apply to multi-pole devices. Multi-pole devices are covered by UL 1977 and CSA C22.2 No. 182.3.

1.5 In Canada, general requirements applicable to this standard are given in CSA C22.2 No. 0.

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UL 61010-1:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements

Notes:

Scope

This group safety publication is primarily intended to be used as a product safety standard for the products mentioned in the scope, but shall also be used by technical committees in the preparation of their publications for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.

This part of IEC 61010 specifies general safety requirements for the following types of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used.

a) Electrical test and measurement equipment

This is equipment which by electromagnetic means tests, measures, indicates or records one or more electrical or physical quantities, also non-measuring equipment such as signal generators, measurement standards, power supplies for laboratory use, transducers, transmitters, etc.

NOTE 1 This includes bench-top power supplies intended to aid a testing or measuring operation on another piece of equipment. Power supplies intended to power equipment are within the scope of IEC 61558 (see 2 h)).

This standard also applies to test equipment integrated into manufacturing processes and intended for testing manufactured devices.

NOTE 2 Manufacturing test equipment is likely to be installed adjacent to and interconnected with industrial machinery in this application.

b) Electrical industrial process-control equipment

This is equipment which controls one or more output quantities to specific values, with each value determined by manual setting, by local or remote programming, or by one or more input variables.

c) Electrical laboratory equipment

This is equipment which measures, indicates, monitors, inspects or analyses materials, or is used to prepare materials, and includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment.

This equipment may also be used in areas other than laboratories; examples include self-test IVD equipment to be used in the home and inspection equipment to be used to check people or material during transportation.

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Application: Power Systems
UL 1778:2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

Uninterruptible Power Systems

Notes:

1.1 Scope

Replace this clause of the RD with the following:

1.1.1 Equipment covered by this Standard

This Standard applies to UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEMS (UPS). The primary function of the UPS for this Standard is to ensure continuity of an alternating power source. The UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM may also serve to improve the quality of the power source by keeping it within specified characteristics. This Standard is applicable to movable, stationary, fixed, and built-in UPS for distribution systems up to 600 V a.c. This equipment is designed to be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1, or the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and, unless otherwise identified, the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer Data-Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.

This Standard specifies requirements intended to ensure safety for the OPERATOR and, where specifically stated, for SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This Standard is intended to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons from installed equipment, both as a single unit or as a system of interconnected units, subject to installing, operating, and maintaining the equipment in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer.

1.1.2 Additional requirements

In addition to the requirements in this Standard, a UPS is to comply with the UPS-relevant requirements of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1/UL 60950-1, March 2007, second edition, Information Technology Equipment – Safety –Part 1: General requirements (RD), as applicable for the country where the product will be used. Wherever there is a conflict between the requirements of this Standard and the RD, the requirements of this Standard will prevail.

Engine-driven d.c. power generators intended to provide backup power for the battery supply circuit of UPS units are investigated for compliance with the requirements of UL 2200, and CSA C22.2 No. 100.

UPS that employ hospital grade components identified by the markings "Hospital Only", "Hospital Grade”, or a green dot on the BODY of the component, or otherwise implying suitability for medical use, are evaluated to the requirements of this Standard and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60601-1/UL 60601-1.

Requirements additional to those specified in this Standard may be necessary for equipment intended for use where ingress of water is possible; for guidance on such requirements and on relevant testing, see Annex lll and Annex T/RD.

1.1.3 Exclusions

These requirements do not cover UPS units for use as legally required standby systems, described in Article 701 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and emergency power supply described in Section 46 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1. See Annex lll.

Where considered appropriate, revision of requirements will be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this Standard.

NOTE 1: For equipment subject to transient overvoltages exceeding those for Category II according to IEC 60664, additional protection might be necessary. Such additional protection may be located in the AC MAINS SUPPLY to the equipment or in the equipment as an integral design feature.

NOTE 2 Where the additional protection is an integral part of the equipment insulation requirements, CREEPAGE DISTANCES and CLEARANCE distances from the mains through to the load side of the additional protection may be judged as Category III or IV as required. All insulation requirements, CREEPAGE DISTANCES, and CLEARANCE distances on the load side of the additional protection may be judged as Category I or II as required.

1.1.4 Additional applications

This Standard does not cover all types of UPS, but it may be taken as a guide for such equipment. Requirements additional to those specified in this Standard are in some cases necessary for specific applications, e.g.,

  1. equipment intended for operation while exposed to conditions such as extremes of temperature; excessive dust, moisture, or vibration; flammable gases; or corrosive or explosive atmospheres;
  2. UPS equipment based on rotary machinery;
  3. UPS equipment meeting emergency lighting and power requirements as specified in UL 924; and central power system described in CSA C22.2 No 141-10.

Additional subclause:

1.1.101 Normative references

Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this Standard shall be interpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard.

Products covered by this Standard are to comply with the reference installation codes and standards as noted (in Annex iii) as appropriate for the country where the product is to be used. When the product is intended for use in more than one country, the product is to comply with the installation codes and standards for all countries where it is intended to be used.

For products intended for use in Canada, general requirements are given in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.

 

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UL 1778:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Uninterruptible Power Systems

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 1778 dated April 28, 2023 is being issued to include reference to UL 1973 for battery requirements; 4.3.8.101.0, 5.3.102, HHH.7A, HHH.8 and Annex III

1 Scope

Replace this clause of the RD with the following:

This Standard applies to

UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEMS (UPS)

. The primary function of the

UPS

for this Standard is to ensure continuity of an alternating power source. The

UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM

may also serve to improve the quality of the power source by keeping it within specified characteristics. This Standard is applicable to movable, stationary, fixed, and built-in

UPS

for distribution systems up to 600 V a.c. This equipment is designed to be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1, or the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and, unless otherwise identified, the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer Data-Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.

This Standard specifies requirements intended to ensure safety for the

OPERATOR

and, where specifically stated, for

SERVICE PERSONNEL

This Standard is intended to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons from installed equipment, both as a single unit or as a system of interconnected units, subject to installing, operating, and maintaining the equipment in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer.

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UL 61800-5-1:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems - Part 5-1: Safety Requirements - Electrical, Thermal and Energy

Notes:

ANSI Approved: February 11, 2021

Scope

This part of IEC 61800 specifies requirements for adjustable speed

power drive systems

, or their elements, with respect to electrical, thermal and energy safety considerations. It does not cover the driven equipment except for interface requirements. It applies to adjustable speed electric drive systems which include the power conversion, drive control, and motor or motors. Excluded are traction and electric vehicle drives. It applies to d.c. drive systems connected to line voltages up to 1 kV a.c., 50 Hz or 60 Hz and a.c. drive systems with converter input voltages up to 35 kV, 50 Hz or 60 Hz and output voltages up to 35 kV.

Other parts of IEC 61800 cover rating specifications, EMC, functional safety, etc.

The scope of this part of IEC 61800 does not include devices used as component parts of a

PDS

if they comply with the safety requirements of a relevant product standard for the same environment. For example, motors used in

PDS

shall comply with the relevant parts of IEC 60034.

Unless specifically stated, the requirements of this International Standard apply to all parts of the

PDS

, including the

CDM/BDM

(see ).

NOTE In some cases, safety requirements of the

PDS

(for example, protection against direct contact) can necessitate the use of special components and/or additional measures.

1.1 This document is only applicable to the power conversion and drive control equipment, servo drives and integral servo drive/motor combinations.

1.2 This standard applies to drives with an input rating up to and including 1,5 kV a.c. or d.c.

1.3 A component of a product covered by this standard shall comply with the requirements for that component. See Annex DVA for a list of additional standards covering components used in the products covered by this standard.

1.4 The scope includes BDM/CDM/PDS intended for connection to photovoltaic (PV) modules with output voltages not exceeding 1.5 kV DC.

This equipment is for use in ordinary locations in accordance with Articles 430 and 440 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

Specifications provided in other parts of the 61800 Series of Standards (for example EMC in part 3) apply only on agreement between the manufacturer and the customer.

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UL 61800-5-1:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems - Part 5-1: Safety Requirements - Electrical, Thermal and Energy

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This new edition of ANSI/UL 61800-5-1 dated June 24, 2022 includes changes in requirements to the following:

– Alternate Means of Providing Installation Manual (Internet);

– Primary Rechargeable Battery Back-up;

– VFD Output Conductor Protection.

Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 61800-5-1. UL 61800-5-1 is based on IEC 61800-5-1, second edition (published July 2007).

Scope

This part of IEC 61800 specifies requirements for adjustable speed

power drive systems

, or their elements, with respect to electrical, thermal and energy safety considerations. It does not cover the driven equipment except for interface requirements. It applies to adjustable speed electric drive systems which include the power conversion, drive control, and motor or motors. Excluded are traction and electric vehicle drives. It applies to d.c. drive systems connected to line voltages up to 1 kV a.c., 50 Hz or 60 Hz and a.c. drive systems with converter input voltages up to 35 kV, 50 Hz or 60 Hz and output voltages up to 35 kV.

Other parts of IEC 61800 cover rating specifications, EMC, functional safety, etc.

The scope of this part of IEC 61800 does not include devices used as component parts of a

PDS

if they comply with the safety requirements of a relevant product standard for the same environment. For example, motors used in

PDS

shall comply with the relevant parts of IEC 60034.

Unless specifically stated, the requirements of this International Standard apply to all parts of the

PDS

, including the

CDM/BDM

(see ).

NOTE In some cases, safety requirements of the

PDS

(for example, protection against direct contact) can necessitate the use of special components and/or additional measures.

1.1 This document is only applicable to the power conversion and drive control equipment, servo drives and integral servo drive/motor combinations.

1.2 This standard applies to drives with an input rating up to and including 1,5 kV a.c. or d.c.

1.3 A component of a product covered by this standard shall comply with the requirements for that component. See Annex DVA for a list of additional standards covering components used in the products covered by this standard.

1.4 The scope includes

BDM/CDM/PDS

intended for connection to photovoltaic (PV) modules with output voltages not exceeding 1.5 kV DC.

This equipment is for use in ordinary locations in accordance with Articles 430 and 440 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

Specifications provided in other parts of the 61800 Series of Standards (for example EMC in part 3) apply only on agreement between the manufacturer and the customer.

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UL 1778:2024 RLV - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Uninterruptible Power Systems

Notes:

Scope

Replace this clause of the RD with the following:

This Standard applies to UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEMS (UPS). The primary function of the  UPS for this Standard is to ensure continuity of an alternating power source. The UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM may also serve to improve the quality of the power source by keeping it within specified characteristics. This Standard is applicable to movable, stationary, fixed, and built-in UPS for distribution systems up to 600 V a.c. This equipment is designed to be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1, or the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and, unless otherwise identified, the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer Data-Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.

This Standard specifies requirements intended to ensure safety for the OPERATOR and, where specifically stated, for SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This Standard is intended to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons from installed equipment, both as a single unit or as a system of interconnected units, subject to installing, operating, and maintaining the equipment in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer.

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Application: Power Tools
UL62841-2-2:2016 - Start year: : 2016
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular Requirements For Hand-Held Screwdrivers And Impact Wrenches

Notes:

Edition Date: February 26, 2016

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This revision of ANSI/UL 62841-2-2 dated April 30, 2021 includes the addition of missing text from Clause 17.17.2DV.2.

Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 60745-2-2. This standard is an adoption of IEC 62841-2-2, Edition 1 published by the IEC, May 2014.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This part of IEC 62841 applies to screwdrivers and impact wrenches.

This standard does not apply to drills that can be used for driving screws by attaching screwdriver bits.

This standard applies to screwdrivers, impact wrenches, and ratchet drivers.

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UL 62841-4-1:2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-1: Particular Requirements For Chain Saws

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 62841-4-1 dated May 5, 2021 includes the following changes in requirements:

• Revisions To Clause 101.DVA.1.14 To Correct The Longitudinal Balance Test Method For Top-Handle Saws

• Addition Of National Difference To Clause K.1 To Delete Reference To Chain Saws As Not Applicable; K.1.K.1DV

• Editorial correction to title of Clause K.14.K.14.301 to match IEC document

This standard is an adoption of IEC 62841-4-1, Edition 1, published by the IEC October 2017. The national difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 60745-4-1.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to chain saws for cutting wood and designed for use by one person. This standard does not cover chain saws designed for use in conjunction with a guide-plate and riving knife or in any other way such as with a support or as a stationary or transportable machine.

This standard does not apply to

– chain saws for tree service as defined in ISO 11681-2; or

– pole-mounted pruners.

NOTE 101 Pole-mounted pruners will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.

The chain saws covered by this standard are designed only to be operated with the right hand on the  rear handle and the left hand on the  front handle

Requirements applicable to battery-operated top-handle chain saws are specified in Annex 101.DVA and are applicable in the U.S. only. In Canada, battery-operated top-handle chain saws are covered in CSA Z62.1, as Class 2B chain saws.

Requirements applicable to battery-operated PRUNING SAWS are specified in Annex 101.DVB and are applicable in the U.S. and Canada.

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UL 62841-2-14-2016 - Start year: : 2016
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 2-14: Particular Requirements For Hand-Held Planers

Notes:

Summary of Topics

Adoption Of The First Edition Of IEC 62841-2-14, Standard For Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 2-14: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Planers, As The First Edition Of UL 62841-2-14

This standard is an adoption of IEC 62841-2-14, Edition 1, published by the IEC June 2015. There are no technical national differences for this standard.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition: This part of IEC 62841 applies to planers.

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UL 60745-2-1:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-1: Particular Requirements for Drills and Impact Drills

Notes:

ANSI Approved: January 07, 2022

Scope

This clause of part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to drills and impact drills.

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UL 60745-2-5:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-5: Particular Requirements for Circular Saws

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 60745-2-5 is being issued to reaffirm approval as an American National Standard. No changes in requirements are involved.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, UL and CSA are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated May 24, 2017 will not be jointly issued by UL and CSA as these revision pages only address UL ANSI approval dates.

Scope

This clause of part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to circular saws, which hereinafter will be referred to as saws.

This standard does not apply to saws designed for use with abrasive wheels.

NOTE Saws designed for use with abrasive wheels as cut-off machines are covered by IEC 60745-2-22.

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UL 62841-2-3:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Grinders, Disc-Type Polishers and Disc-Type Sanders

Notes:

Adoption of the First Edition of IEC 62841-2-3, Standard for Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2-3: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Grinders, Disc-Type Polishers and Disc-Type Sanders (Edition 1, issued April 2020), as the First Edition of UL 62841-2-3. Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 60335-2-72.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This part of IEC 62841 applies to hand-held grinders, disc-type polishers and disc-type sanders, including angle, straight and vertical tools, intended for use on various materials except magnesium, with a rated capacity not exceeding 230 mm. For grinders, the rated no-load speed does not exceed a peripheral speed of the accessory of 80 m/s at rated capacity.

This standard does not apply to dedicated cut-off machines.

NOTE 101 It is planned that a document on cut-off machines will be published.

This standard does not apply to orbital polishers and orbital sanders.

NOTE 102 It is planned that a document on orbital polishers and orbital sanders will be published.

This standard does not apply to die grinders.

NOTE 103 Die grinders are covered by IEC 62841-2-23.

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UL 62841-2-1:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 2-1: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Drills and Impact Drills

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 62841-2-1 dated January 27, 2023 includes revisions to align with Amendment – IEC 62841-2-1/AMD1 ED1 issued November 2021. Revisions include Clause 1, 8.3, Table 4, 19.6, 19.102.1, 19.102.2, 19.102.3, 19.102.4, 21.18.1.2, Figure 105, Figure 106, Figure 107, I.2.4, I.2.5, Table I.101, Table I.102, Table I.103, I.2.9, I.3, I.3.5.1, I.3.5.3.101, Table I.104, Table I.105, I.3.5.3.102, Table I.106, I.3.5.3.103, Table I.107, Table I.108, Table I.109, I.3.6.1, K.18.8, K.19.102.1, K.19.102.2, K.19.102.3, K.19.102.4, K.21, L.19.102.1, L.21, and the Bibliography.

This standard is an adoption of IEC 62841-2-1, Edition 1 published June 2017. There are no technical national differences for this standard.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:

Addition:

This part of IEC 62841 applies to hand-held drills and impact drills, including diamond core drills

. This standarddocument also applies to drills that can be used for driving screws by attaching screwdriver bits.

This standarddocument does not apply to rotary hammers, screwdrivers, impact wrenches and ratchet drivers even if they can be used as a drill.

NOTE 101 Rotary hammers are covered by IEC 62841-2-6.

NOTE 102 Screwdrivers, impact wrenches and ratchet drivers are covered by IEC 62841-2-2.

Start Year / Status
UL 60745-2-16-2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-16: Particular Requirements for Tackers

Notes:

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to tackers intended for general use. This standard does not apply to tackers intended for industrial production applications.

Start Year / Status
UL 62841-4-3-2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-3: Particular Requirements for Pedestrian Controlled Walk-Behind Lawnmowers

Notes:

Summary of Topics

Adoption of the First Edition of IEC 62841-4-3, Standard for Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4-3: Particular Requirements for Pedestrian Controlled Walk-Behind Lawnmowers, as the First Edition of UL 62841-4-3 dated June 23, 2023.

UL 62841-4-3 is an adoption of IEC 62841-4-3, First Edition, issued by the IEC November 2020. Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 62841-4-3.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This document applies to the design of pedestrian controlled walk-behind

– cylinder lawnmowers; and

– rotary lawnmowers equipped with

– metallic cutting means; and/or

– rigid non-metalliccutting means  ; and/or

– non-metallic cutting means with one or more cutting elements pivotally mounted on a generally circular drive unit, where these cutting elements rely on centrifugal force to achieve cutting, and have a kinetic energy for each single cutting element of greater than 10 J.

NOTE 101 Machines that have non-metallic cutting means and a kinetic energy for each single cutting element of less than or equal to 10 J are considered to be lawn trimmers.

This document does not apply to

– robotic lawnmowers;

– remote-controlled lawnmowers;

– flail mowers or flail-type attachments;

– scissors type lawnmowers;

– grassland mowers;

– sickle bar mowers;

– towed/semi-mounted grass-cutting machines;

– scrub-clearing machines;

– lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers;

– lawn edgers;

– grass trimmers;

– brush cutters;

– brush saws;

– agricultural mowers;

– trailing seat/sulky units;

– ride-on machines;

– non-powered lawnmowers;

– combustion engine powered lawnmowers;

– hybrid and fuel cell powered machines and associated charging systems; and

– garden tractors or their attachments.

NOTE 102 Robotic lawnmowers are covered by IEC 60335-2-107, and will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.

NOTE 103 Lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers are covered by IEC 60335-2-91.

NOTE 104 Lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.

NOTE 105 Lawn edgers will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.

 

Start Year / Status
UL 60745-2-4:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-4: Particular Requirements for Sanders and Polishers Other Than Disk Type

Notes:

Scope

This clause of part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

1.1 This standard applies to sanders and polishers with the exception of all types of disc-type tools, which are covered by IEC 60745-2-3.

Tools covered by this standard include but are not limited to belt sanders, reciprocating sanders or polishers, orbital sanders or polishers, and random orbit sanders or polishers.

Start Year / Status
UL 60745-2-3:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular Requirements for Grinders, Polishers and Disk-Type Sanders

Notes:

The revisions of ANSI/UL 60745-2-3 dated December 11, 2018 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, UL and CSA are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated December 11, 2018 will not be jointly issued by UL and CSA as these revision pages address UL ANSI approval dates only.

Scope

This clause of part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

1.1 Addition:

This standard applies to grinders, polishers and DISK-TYPE SANDERS, including ANGLE, STRAIGHT AND VERTICAL tools, with a RATED CAPACITY not exceeding 230 mm. For GRINDERS, the RATED SPEED does not exceed a peripheral speed of the accessory of 80 m/s at RATED CAPACITY.

This standard does not apply to dedicated cut-off machines which are covered by IEC 60745-2-22.

This standard does not apply to random-orbit POLISHERS and random-orbit sanders which are covered by IEC 60745-2-4.

This standard does not apply to die GRINDERS utilizing collets or chucks for mounting threaded cones and mandrel mounted wheels which are covered by IEC 60745-2-23.

Start Year / Status
UL 60745-2-9:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Standard for Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-9: Particular Requirements for Tappers

Notes:

Summary of Topics

The revisions of ANSI/UL 60745-2-9 dated April 30, 2019 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

Scope

This clause of part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to tappers.

Start Year / Status
UL 60745-2-9:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-9: Particular Requirements for Tappers

Notes:

Scope

This clause of part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to tappers

Start Year / Status
UL 60745-2-22:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-22: Particular Requirements For Cut-Off Machines

Notes:

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable as follows:Addition:This standard applies to cut-off machines fitted with

- one bonded reinforced wheel of Type 41 or Type 42, or- one or more diamond cut-off wheels with the peripheral gaps, if any, not exceeding 10 mmand with

 - a rated speed not exceeding a peripheral speed of the wheel of 100 m/s at rated capacity and- a rated wheel capacity range of 55 mm to 410 mm.

These machines are intended to cut materials such as metals, concrete, masonry, glass and tile.This standard does not apply to:

- grinders, sanders, or polishers, even if they can be converted to a cut-off machine, which are covered by IEC 60745-2-3;- circular saws which are covered by IEC 60745-2-5.

Start Year / Status
UL 60745-2-9:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-9: Particular Requirements for Tappers

Notes:

Scope

This clause of part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to tappers.

Start Year / Status
UL 60745-2-12:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-12: Particular Requirements For Concrete Vibrators

Notes:

Scope

This clause of part 1 is applicable except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to concrete vibrators.

Start Year / Status
UL 60745-2-22:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools - Safety - Part 2-22: Particular Requirements For Cut-Off Machines

Notes:

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable as follows:Addition:This standard applies to cut-off machines fitted with

- one bonded reinforced wheel of Type 41 or Type 42, or- one or more diamond cut-off wheels with the peripheral gaps, if any, not exceeding 10 mm

and with

- a rated speed not exceeding a peripheral speed of the wheel of 100 m/s at rated capacity and- a rated wheel capacity range of 55 mm to 410 mm.

These machines are intended to cut materials such as metals, concrete, masonry, glass and tile.This standard does not apply to:

- grinders, sanders, or polishers, even if they can be converted to a cut-off machine, which are covered by IEC 60745-2-3;- circular saws which are covered by IEC 60745-2-5

Start Year / Status
Application: Printed Circuit Boards
UL 796:2016 - Start year: : 2016
Description:

Standard for Printed-Wiring Boards

Notes:

1.1 These requirements apply to rigid printed-wiring boards and flexible printed-wiring board for use as components in devices or appliances. Compliance with these requirements does not indicate that the product is acceptable for use as a component of an end product without further investigation.

1.2 The flexible printed-wiring boards covered by these requirements consist of conductors affixed to insulating base film, with or without a cover-lay film, with midboard connections.

1.3 These requirements do not cover flexible printed-wiring boards of laminated-film construction in which the conductors are parallel to each other and are completely covered by the base film with only point-to-point end connections.

1.4 These requirements do not apply to flexible, flex-to-install, rigid, and multilayer rigid flex composite interconnect constructions with and without stiffener and adhesive materials as flexible materials interconnect constructions (FMIC's) for use as components in devices or appliances – that are covered by the Standard for Flexible Materials Interconnect Constructions, UL 796F.

Start Year / Status
Application: Refrigeration Equipment
UL 508A:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 600 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery.

Notes:

This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals . These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Industrial Control Panels  

Revision

Notes:

ANSI Approved: July 13, 2021

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakers and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered by the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Industrial Control Panels

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and where the ambient temperature does not exceedshall be between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F), maximum unless marked with an ambient temperature rating.

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakersovercurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered byshall be evaluated to the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200

1.25 Industrial control panels intended for control of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, inclined lifts, and associated equipment are evaluated to the requirements contained in ANSI/ASME A17.1, American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and ANSI/ASME A17.5, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment.

1.26 An assembly of overcurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits, provided as part of an industrial control panel, shall be evaluated to the Standard for Panelboards, UL 67.

Start Year / Status
Application: Robotics
UL 1740:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Standard for Robots and Robotic Equipment

This revision of ANSI/UL 1740 dated June 20, 2019 is being issued to editorially correct a reference to ISO 10218-1 in paragraph 1.1. No technical changes have been made.

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover robots and robotic equipment rated 600 V or less and intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Equipment evaluated to these requirements is intended to meet the requirements of Robots and Robotic Devices - Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots - Part 1, ISO 10218-1, and can be installed in accordance with ISO 10218-1, Robots and Robotic Devices - Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots - Part 1 and ISO 10218-2, Robots and Robotic Devices - Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots - Part 2: Robot Systems and Integration.

1.2 These requirements cover robotic equipment and systems intended for indoor and outdoor use in applications such as parts assembly, parts transfer, automated material handling, inspection, loading, die-casting, deburring, welding, paint spraying, automated storage/retrieval systems, and the like.

1.3 Robots and robotic equipment that contain unique features or functions associated with the application or end-product equipment, and not specifically addressed in this standard or referenced standards, shall also be evaluated to the applicable requirements of standards for the application or end-product equipment.

1.4 In addition to the requirements in this standard, robots and robotic systems shall also comply with the applicable sections of the Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, NFPA 79.

1.5 Robots and robotic systems intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined by the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, shall also comply with the applicable safety requirements based on the specific end-use application, including those contained in the following standards:

a)    Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus for Use in Class I, II, and III, Division 1, Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 913;

b)    Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203;

c)    Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, ISA 12.12.01;

d)    Electric Motors and Generators for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 674; and

e)    Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, NFPA 496.

1.6 In the following text, a requirement that applies to one type of equipment, such as a controller or pendant, will be identified by a specific reference. In the absence of a specific reference or if the term robot or robotic equipment is employed, it is to be understood that the requirement applies to all types of equipment covered by this standard.

Start Year / Status
UL 1740:2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

Robots and Robotic Equipment

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover robots and robotic equipment rated 600 V or less and intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Equipment evaluated to these requirements is intended to meet the requirements of Robots and Robotic Devices – Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots – Part 1, ISO 10218-1, and can be installed in accordance with ISO 10218-1, Robots and Robotic Devices – Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots – Part 1 and ISO 10218-2, Robots and Robotic Devices – Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots – Part 2: Robot Systems and Integration.

1.2 These requirements cover robotic equipment and systems intended for indoor and outdoor use in applications such as parts assembly, parts transfer, automated material handling, inspection, loading, die-casting, deburring, welding, paint spraying, automated storage/retrieval systems, and the like.

1.3 Robots and robotic equipment that contain unique features or functions associated with the application or end-product equipment, and not specifically addressed in this standard or referenced standards, shall also be evaluated to the applicable requirements of standards for the application or end-product equipment.

1.4 In addition to the requirements in this standard, robots and robotic systems shall also comply with the applicable sections of the Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, NFPA 79.

1.5 Robots and robotic systems intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined by the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, shall also comply with the applicable safety requirements based on the specific end-use application, including those contained in the following standards:

a) Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus for Use in Class I, II, and III, Division 1, Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 913;

b) Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203;

c) Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, ISA 12.12.01;

d) Electric Motors and Generators for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 674; and

e) Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, NFPA 496.

1.6 In the following text, a requirement that applies to one type of equipment, such as a controller or pendant, will be identified by a specific reference. In the absence of a specific reference or if the term robot or robotic equipment is employed, it is to be understood that the requirement applies to all types of equipment covered by this standard.

Start Year / Status
UL 1740:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Robots and Robotic Equipment

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover robots and robotic equipment rated 600 V or less and intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Equipment evaluated to these requirements is intended to meet the requirements of Robots and Robotic Devices – Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots – Part 1, ISO 10218-1, and can be installed in accordance with ISO 10218-1, Robots and Robotic Devices – Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots – Part 1 and ISO 10218-2, Robots and Robotic Devices – Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots – Part 2: Robot Systems and Integration.

1.2 These requirements cover robotic equipment and systems intended for indoor and outdoor use in applications such as parts assembly, parts transfer, automated material handling, inspection, loading, die-casting, deburring, welding, paint spraying, automated storage/retrieval systems, and the like.

1.3 Robots and robotic equipment that contain unique features or functions associated with the application or end-product equipment, and not specifically addressed in this standard or referenced standards, shall also be evaluated to the applicable requirements of standards for the application or end-product equipment.

1.4 In addition to the requirements in this standard, robots and robotic systems shall also comply with the applicable sections of the Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, NFPA 79.

1.5 Robots and robotic systems intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined by the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, shall also comply with the applicable safety requirements based on the specific end-use application, including those contained in the following standards:

a) Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus for Use in Class I, II, and III, Division 1, Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 913;

b) Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203;

c) Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, ISA 12.12.01;

d) Electric Motors and Generators for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 674; and

e) Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, NFPA 496.

1.6 In the following text, a requirement that applies to one type of equipment, such as a controller or pendant, will be identified by a specific reference. In the absence of a specific reference or if the term robot or robotic equipment is employed, it is to be understood that the requirement applies to all types of equipment covered by this standard.

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UL 3300:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Service, Communication, Information, Entertainment and Education Robots, General Requirements

Notes:

Scope

These requirements cover the safety of the robotic function of Service, Communication, Information, Education and Entertainment (SCIEE) robots.

These requirements supplement the safety requirements for the intended, non-robotic product function as described in the relevant identified standard(s) and, where applicable, cover robotics intended for indoor and outdoor use.

The scope includes service robots intended for commercial use applications where ongoing operation of the robot does not require instructed or skilled person intervention during operation.

Note 1: See UL 62368-1, “Principles of this product safety standard” in Clause 0 for an explanation of ordinary, instructed and skilled persons.

Note 2: Where an instructed person initiates / configures the robot (e.g. educational settings) is not considered to be intervention during operation.

These requirements do not apply to:

  1. – Robots intended to treat, alleviate instability or move individuals in hospitals, care facilities or in the home.

  2. – Robots operated exclusively for industrial purposes.

  3. – Material-handling robots for use in restricted environments.

  4. – Robots for on- or off-road transport of persons.

  5. – Robots intended for use in a food establishment except where the robot serves as a conveyance to directly relinquish food to the consumer

  6. Note: Food establishment is defined in the US FDA Food Code

  7. – Robots for which safety of the robotic function is described in the relevant end-product safety standard.

  8. Examples of such standards include:

    1. – Commercial floor cleaning machines covered by ANSI/CSA C22.2 No. 336, Particular requirements for rechargeable battery-operated commercial robotic floor treatment machines with traction drives.

    2. – Portable battery-operated automatic vacuums covered by UL 1017, Standard for Vacuum Cleaners, Blower Cleaners, and Household Floor Finishing Machines

  9. – Robots identified as a toy by the manufacturer and intended for play only by children covered by the Standard for Electric Toys, UL 696 and/or ASTM F963, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety.

  10. – Robots intended for use in hazardous locations

  11. – Robots intended for use as personnel protective equipment

  12. Note: Additional requirements may be necessary for robots

    1. – with parts in contact with food or potable water

    2. – with parts in contact with persons such that biocompatibility is a consideration.

    3. – subject to occupational safety and health regulation

    4. – intended for use aboard aircraft, watercraft and road vehicles

    5. – that perform as or are integrated in security or life safety systems

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Application: Service Equipment
UL 508A:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 600 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery.

Notes:

This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals . These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

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UL 508A:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Industrial Control Panels  

Revision

Notes:

ANSI Approved: July 13, 2021

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakers and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered by the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Industrial Control Panels

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and where the ambient temperature does not exceedshall be between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F), maximum unless marked with an ambient temperature rating.

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakersovercurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered byshall be evaluated to the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200

1.25 Industrial control panels intended for control of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, inclined lifts, and associated equipment are evaluated to the requirements contained in ANSI/ASME A17.1, American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and ANSI/ASME A17.5, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment.

1.26 An assembly of overcurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits, provided as part of an industrial control panel, shall be evaluated to the Standard for Panelboards, UL 67.

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Application: Solar/Photovoltaic Equipment
UL 62109-1:2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

This part of IEC 62109 applies to the power conversion equipment (PCE) for use in Photovoltaic (PV) systems where a uniform technical level with respect to safety is necessary. This standard defines the minimum requirements for the design and manufacture of PCE for protection against electric shock, energy, fire, mechanical and other hazards.

This standard provides general requirements applicable to all types of PV PCE. There are additional parts of this standard that provide specific requirements for the different types of power converters, such as Part 2 - inverters. Additional parts may be published as new products and technologies are commercialised.

Replace the maximum PV source circuit voltage of 1 500 V d.c. with 2 000 V d.c.

Notes:

Replace the maximum PV source circuit voltage of 1 500 V d.c. with 2 000 V d.c.

This standard covers PCE connected to systems not exceeding maximum PV source circuit voltage of 1 500 V d.c. The equipment may also be connected to systems not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. at the a.c. mains circuits, non-mains a.c. load circuits, and to other DC source or load circuits such as batteries. This standard may be used for accessories for use with PCE, except where more appropriate standards exist.

Evaluation of PCE to this standard includes evaluation of all features and functions incorporated in or available for the PCE, or referred to in the documentation provided with the PCE, if such features or functions can affect compliance with the requirements of this standard.

Start Year / Status
UL 1699B:2011 - Start year: : 2011
Description:

Photovoltaic (PV) DC Arc-Fault Circuit Protection

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover DC photovoltaic arc-fault circuit protection devices intended for use in solar photovoltaic electrical energy systems as described in Article 690 of the National Electrical Code , NFPA 70. This protection is intended to mitigate the effects of arcing faults that may pose a risk of fire ignition under certain conditions if the arcing persists.

1.2 These requirements cover devices including photovoltaic (PV) dc arc-fault circuit-interrupters (AFCI), arc-fault detectors (AFD), interrupting devices (ID) and inverters, converters, and charge controllers with integral arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection.

1.3 These requirements cover devices rated 1000 volts or less. They are intended for use in dc electrical systems that are supplied by a photovoltaic source, such as a module with solar cells designed to generate dc power when exposed to sunlight.

1.4 These requirements are intended to be used with the Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters, UL 1699, as these requirements modify the requirements described in that standard.

1.5 These devices are not intended to detect glowing connections.

1.6 In these requirements the term “device” is used generically to apply to all of the devices covered by these requirements and is modified when the requirement does not apply to all types.

1.7 A PV AFCI, AFD or ID device that is also intended to perform other device functions, such as overcurrent protection, disconnects, combiner boxes, or other similar functions, or any combination thereof, shall comply additionally with the requirements of the applicable Standard or Standards that cover devices that provide those functions as intended for use in PV systems.

Start Year / Status
UL 61730-2-2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification - Part 2: Requirements for Testing

Notes:

1 Scope

The scope of IEC 61730-1 is also applicable to this part of IEC 61730. While IEC 61730-1 outlines the requirements of construction, this part of the standard lists the tests a PV module is required to fulfill for safety qualification. IEC 61730-2 is applied for safety qualification only in conjunction with IEC 61730-1.

The sequence of tests required in this standard may not test for all possible safety aspects associated with the use of PV modules in all possible applications. This standard utilizes the best sequence of tests available at the time of its writing. There are some issues – such as the potential danger of electric shock posed by a broken PV module in a high voltage system – that should be addressed by the system design, location, restrictions on access and maintenance procedures.

The objective of this standard is to provide the testing sequence intended to verify the safety of PV modules whose construction has been assessed by IEC 61730-1. The test sequence and pass criteria are designed to detect the potential breakdown of internal and external components of PV modules that would result in fire, electric shock, and/or personal injury. The standard defines the basic safety test requirements and additional tests that are a function of the PV module end-use applications. Test categories include general inspection, electrical shock hazard, fire hazard, mechanical stress, and environmental stress.

The additional testing requirements outlined in relevant ISO standards, or the national or local codes which govern the installation and use of these PV modules in their intended locations, should be considered in addition to the requirements contained within this standard.

Start Year / Status
UL 61730-2:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification - Part 2: Requirements for Testing

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 61730-2 dated November 20, 2020 includes a new fire Type 34 in 10.17.10.17DV.4.5.2 and Table 10.17DV.4.6.1.

UL 61730-2 is an adoption of IEC 61730-1, Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements for Testing (Second Edition, issued by the IEC August 2016). Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 61730-2.

Scope

The scope of IEC 61730-1 is also applicable to this part of IEC 61730. While IEC 61730-1 outlines the requirements of construction, this part of the standard lists the tests a PV module is required to fulfill for safety qualification. IEC 61730-2 is applied for safety qualification only in conjunction with IEC 61730-1.

This standard attempts to define the basic requirements for various application classes of photovoltaic modules, but it cannot be considered to encompass all national or regional building codes. The specific requirements for marine and vehicle applications are not covered. This standard is not applicable to modules with integrated AC inverters (AC modules).

The sequence of tests required in this standard may not test for all possible safety aspects associated with the use of PV modules in all possible applications. This standard utilizes the best sequence of tests available at the time of its writing. There are some issues – such as the potential danger of electric shock posed by a broken PV module in a high voltage system – that should be addressed by the system design, location, restrictions on access and maintenance procedures.

The objective of this standard is to provide the testing sequence intended to verify the safety of PV modules whose construction has been assessed by IEC 61730-1. The test sequence and pass criteria are designed to detect the potential breakdown of internal and external components of PV modules that would result in fire, electric shock, and/or personal injury. The standard defines the basic safety test requirements and additional tests that are a function of the PV module end-use applications. Test categories include general inspection, electrical shock hazard, fire hazard, mechanical stress, and environmental stress.

The additional testing requirements outlined in relevant ISO standards, or the national or local codes which govern the installation and use of these PV modules in their intended locations, should be considered in addition to the requirements contained within this standard.

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UL 61730-1:2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification - Part 1: Requirements for Construction

Notes:

This revision to ANSI/UL 61730-1 dated April 30, 2020 includes the following:

Revision to a US National Difference to Accept Mounting and Grounding Means Complying with the Standard for Mounting Systems, Mounting Devices, Clamping/Retention Devices, and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels, UL 2703; 5.2.3.5.2.3DV

Revision to the Static Mechanical Load Requirements to Clause 3, Terms and definitions, and Clause 5, Markings; 3.3.3.3.7DV, 5.2.2.1.5.2.2.1DV.3, 5.2.2.1.5.2.2.1DV.4, 5.2.3.5.2.3DV

UL 61730-1 is an adoption of IEC 61730-1, Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 1: Requirements for Construction (Second Edition, issued by the IEC August 2016). Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 61730-1.

Scope

This part of IEC 61730 specifies and describes the fundamental construction requirements for photovoltaic (PV) modules in order to provide safe electrical and mechanical operation. Specific topics are provided to assess the prevention of electrical shock, fire hazards, and personal injury due to mechanical and environmental stresses. This part of IEC 61730 pertains to the particular requirements of construction. IEC 61730-2 defines the requirements for testing.

This International Standard series lays down IEC requirements of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in open-air climates. This standard is intended to apply to all terrestrial flat plate module materials such as crystalline silicon module types as well as thin-film modules.

PV modules covered by this standard are limited to a maximum DC system voltage of 1 500 V.

This International Standard defines the basic requirements for various applications of PV modules, but it cannot be considered to encompass all national or regional codes. Specific requirements, e.g. for building, marine and vehicle applications, are not covered.

This International Standard does not address specific requirements for products that combine a PV module with power conversion equipment, monitoring or control electronics, such as integrated inverters, converters or output disabling functions.

While parts of this standard may be applicable to flat plate PV modules with internally generated low level concentration below 3 times, it was not written specifically to address these concerns.

This International Standard is designed to coordinate with the test sequences in the IEC 61215 series, so that a single set of samples may be used to perform both the safety and qualification of a photovoltaic module design.

The object of this International Standard is to define the requirements for the construction of photovoltaic modules with respect to safety. These requirements are intended to minimize the misapplication and misuse of PV modules or the failure of their components which could result in fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Additional construction requirements outlined in relevant ISO standards, or the national or local codes which govern the installation and use of these PV modules in their intended locations, should be considered in addition to the requirements contained within this standard.

Start Year / Status
UL 61730-2:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification - Part 2: Requirements for Testing

Notes:

This new edition of ANSI/UL 61730-2 dated October 28, 2022 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Update of IEC TS 62915 References to UL 62915

– Correction of Clause DVA.1 to Correlate with the Intent of Clause DVA.3

– Change Fire Type Glass Description in Table 10.17DV.4.6.1 to not Overlap

– New Fire Type Additions 35 – 40 in Fire Type Testing, Section 10.17DV.4

UL 61730-2 second edition is an adoption of IEC 61730-2, Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements for Testing (Second Edition, issued by the IEC August 2016). Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 61730-2.

The scope of IEC 61730-1 is also applicable to this part of IEC 61730. While IEC 61730-1 outlines the requirements of construction, this part of the standard lists the tests a PV module is required to fulfill for safety qualification. IEC 61730-2 is applied for safety qualification only in conjunction with IEC 61730-1.

The sequence of tests required in this standard may not test for all possible safety aspects associated with the use of PV modules in all possible applications. This standard utilizes the best sequence of tests available at the time of its writing. There are some issues – such as the potential danger of electric shock posed by a broken PV module in a high voltage system – that should be addressed by the system design, location, restrictions on access and maintenance procedures.

The objective of this standard is to provide the testing sequence intended to verify the safety of PV modules whose construction has been assessed by IEC 61730-1. The test sequence and pass criteria are designed to detect the potential breakdown of internal and external components of PV modules that would result in fire, electric shock, and/or personal injury. The standard defines the basic safety test requirements and additional tests that are a function of the PV module end-use applications. Test categories include general inspection, electrical shock hazard, fire hazard, mechanical stress, and environmental stress.

The additional testing requirements outlined in relevant ISO standards, or the national or local codes which govern the installation and use of these PV modules in their intended locations, should be considered in addition to the requirements contained within this standard.

Start Year / Status
UL 2703:2015 - Start year: : 2015
Description:

Standard for Mounting Systems, Mounting Devices, Clamping/Retention Devices, and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover rack mounting systems, mounting grounding/bonding components, and clamping/retention devices for specific (manufacturer/model designation) flat-plate photovoltaic modules and panels that comply with the Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels, UL 1703, intended for installation on or integral with buildings, or to be freestanding (i.e., not attached to buildings), in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and Model Building Codes. Systems, components and/or devices evaluated under this standard may be used to ground and/or mount a PV module complying with UL 1703 when the specific module or frame has been evaluated for bonding/grounding or the module has been evaluated for mounting with the evaluated system, component or device.

1.2 These requirements cover rack mounting systems and clamping devices intended for use with photovoltaic module systems with a maximum system voltage of 1000 V.

1.3 These requirements cover rack mounting systems, clamping, retention devices pertaining to ground/bonding paths, mechanical strength, and suitability of materials only.

1.4 These requirements do not cover:

  1. Equipment intended to accept the electrical output from the array, such as power conditioning units (inverters) and batteries.
  2. Solar trackers or tracker mechanisms (except as specifically directed as to be utilized by the Outline of Investigation for Solar Trackers, UL 3703 and in combination with UL 3703).
  3. Cell assemblies intended to operate under concentrated sunlight.
  4. Optical concentrators.
  5. Combination photovoltaic-thermal modules or panels.
  6. Equipment intended to carry current as a normal function of that component, such as combiner boxes, connection boxes (other than connection box for grounding), wireways and enclosures housing live parts. See the Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels, UL 1703 or the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.
  7. Ground rods and ground rod accessories.
  8. The mechanical and structural requirements of the international building code.

    Note: The IBC and other model codes may have additional requirements. As an example, compliance with the IBC will require development load combinations which include dead, snow, wind and seismic forces using ASCE 7. These loads will need to be applied in three orthogonal directions and the load resisting elements of the system will be required to adequately support the applied loads.

 

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UL 2703:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Mounting Systems, Mounting Devices, Clamping/Retention Devices, and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover rack mounting systems, mounting grounding/bonding devices, and clamping/retention devices for specific (manufacturer/model designation) flat-plate photovoltaic modules and panels that comply with the Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels, UL 1703, or the Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 1: Requirements For Construction, UL 61730-1 and the Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements For Testing, UL 61730-2, intended for installation on or integral with buildings, or to be freestanding (i.e., not attached to buildings), in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and Model Building Codes. Systems, components and/or devices evaluated under this standard may be used to ground and/or mount a PV module complying with UL 1703 or UL 61730-1 and UL 61730-2 when the specific module or frame has been evaluated for bonding/grounding or the module has been evaluated for mounting with the evaluated system, component or device.

1.2 These requirements cover rack mounting systems and clamping devices intended for use with photovoltaic module systems with a maximum system voltage of 1500 V.

1.3 These requirements cover rack mounting systems, clamping, retention devices pertaining to ground/bonding paths, mechanical strength, and suitability of materials only.

1.4 These requirements do not cover:

  1. a) Equipment intended to accept the electrical output from the array, such as power conditioning units (inverters) and batteries.

  2. b) Solar trackers or tracker mechanisms (except as specifically directed as to be utilized by the Outline of Investigation for Solar Trackers, UL 3703 and in combination with UL 3703).

  3. c) Cell assemblies intended to operate under concentrated sunlight.

  4. d) Optical concentrators.

  5. e) Combination photovoltaic-thermal modules or panels.

  6. f)  Equipment intended to carry current as a normal function of that component, such as combiner boxes, connection boxes (other than connection box for grounding), wireways and enclosures housing live parts. See the Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels, UL 1703 or the Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 1: Requirements For Construction, UL 61730-1, or the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

  7. g) Ground rods and ground rod accessories.

  8. h) The mechanical and structural requirements of the international building code. See (i).

  9. Note: The IBC and other model codes may have additional requirements. As an example, compliance with the IBC will require development load combinations which include dead, snow, wind and seismic forces using ASCE 7. These loads will need to be applied in three orthogonal directions and the load resisting elements of the system will be required to adequately support the applied loads.

  10. i) Roof attachments for above roof mounting.

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UL 62790-2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Junction Boxes for Photovoltaic Modules - Safety Requirements and Tests

Notes:

Scope

This document describes safety requirements, constructional requirements and tests for junction boxes up to 1 500 V DC for use on photovoltaic modules in accordance with class II of IEC 61140:2016.

This document applies also to enclosures mounted on PV-modules containing electronic circuits for converting, controlling, monitoring or similar operations. Additional requirements concerning the relevant operations are applied under consideration of the environmental conditions of the PV-modules. This document does not apply to the electronic circuits of these devices, for which other IEC standards apply.

NOTE For junction boxes in accordance with classes 0 and III of IEC 61140:2016, in photovoltaic-systems, this document can be used as a guideline.

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UL 61724-3:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Photovoltaic System Performance - Part 3: Energy Evaluation Method

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 61724-3 dated June 27, 2023 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

UL 61724-3 is an adoption of IEC 61724-3, Technical Specification for Photovoltaic system performance – Part 3: Energy evaluation method (First Edition, issued by the IEC July 2016). Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 61724-3.

Scope

This part of IEC 61724, which is a Technical Specification, defines a procedure for measuring and analyzing the energy production of a specific photovoltaic system relative to expected electrical energy production for the same system from actual weather conditions as defined by the stakeholders of the test. The method for predicting the electrical energy production is outside of the scope of this technical specification. The energy production is characterized specifically for times when the system is operating (available); times when the system is not operating (unavailable) are quantified as part of an availability metric.

For best results, this procedure should be used for long-term performance (electrical energy production) testing of photovoltaic systems to evaluate sustained performance of the system over the entire range of operating conditions encountered through the duration of the test (preferably one year). Such an evaluation provides evidence that long-term expectations of system energy production are accurate and covers all environmental effects at the site. In addition, for the year, unavailability of the system (because of either internal or external causes) is quantified, enabling a full assessment of electricity production.

In this procedure, inverter operation and other status indicators of the system are first analyzed to find out whether the system is operating. Times when inverters (or other components) are not operating are characterized as times of unavailability and the associated energy loss is quantified according to the expected energy production during those times. For times when the system is operating, actual photovoltaic system energy produced is measured and compared to the expected energy production for the observed environmental conditions, quantifying the energy performance index, as defined in IEC 61724-1. As a basis for this evaluation, expectations of energy production are developed using a model of the PV system under test that will serve as the guarantee or basis for the evaluation and is agreed upon by all stakeholders of the project. Typically, the model is complex and includes effects of shading and variable efficiency of the array, but the model can also be as simple as a performance ratio, which may be more commonly used for small systems, such as residential systems.

The procedure evaluates the quality of the PV system performance, reflecting both the quality of the initial installation and the quality of the ongoing maintenance and operation of the plant, with the assumption and expectation that the model used to predict performance accurately describes the system performance. If the initial model is found to be inaccurate, the design of the system is changed, or it is desired to test the accuracy of an unknown model, the model may be revised relative to one that was applied earlier, but the model should be fixed throughout the completion of this procedure.

The aim of this technical specification is to define a procedure for comparing the measured electrical energy with the expected electrical energy of the PV system. The framework procedure focuses on items such as test duration, data filtering methods, data acquisition, and sensor choice. To reiterate, the procedure does not proscribe a method for generating predictions of expected electrical energy. The prediction method and assumptions used are left to the user of the test. The end result is documentation of how the PV system performed relative to the energy performance predicted by the chosen model for the measured weather; this ratio is defined as the performance index in IEC 61724-1.

This test procedure is intended for application to grid-connected photovoltaic systems that include at least one inverter and the associated hardware.

This procedure is not specifically written for application to concentrator (> 3X) photovoltaic (CPV) systems, but may be applied to CPV systems by using direct-normal irradiance instead of global irradiance.

This test procedure was created with a primary goal of facilitating the documentation of a performance guarantee, but may also be used to verify accuracy of a model, track performance (e.g., degradation) of a system over the course of multiple years, or to document system quality for any other purpose. The terminology has not been generalized to apply to all of these situations, but the user is encouraged to apply this methodology whenever the goal is to verify system performance relative to modeled performance. Specific guidance is given for providing the metrics requested for the IECRE certification process, providing a consistent way for system performance to be documented.

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UL 61724-02:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Photovoltaic system performance - Part 2: Capacity evaluation method

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 61724-2 dated June 27, 2023 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

UL 61724-2 is an adoption of IEC 61724-2, Technical Specification for Photovoltaic system performance – Part 2: Capacity evaluation method (First Edition, issued by the IEC October 2016), with no US National Differences.

Scope

This part of IEC 61724 defines a procedure for measuring and analyzing the power production of a specific photovoltaic system with the goal of evaluating the quality of the PV system performance. The test is intended to be applied during a relatively short time period (a few relatively sunny days).

In this procedure, actual photovoltaic system power produced is measured and compared to the power expected for the observed weather based on the design parameters of the system. The expected power under reference and measured conditions are typically derived from the design parameters that were used to derive the performance target for the plant as agreed to prior to the commencement of the test. For cases when a power model was not developed during the plant design, a simple model that increases transparency is presented in the annexes as a possible approach.

The intent of this document is to specify a framework procedure for comparing the measured power produced against the expected power from a PV system on relatively sunny days. This test procedure is intended for application to grid-connected photovoltaic systems that include at least one inverter and the associated hardware.

The performance of the system is quantified both during times when the inverters are maximum-power-point tracking and during times when the system power is limited by the output capability of the inverter or interconnection limit, reducing the system output relative to what it would have been with an inverter with generation freely following irradiance, if this condition is relevant.

This procedure can be applied to any PV system, including concentrator photovoltaic systems, using the irradiance (direct or global) that is relevant to the performance of the system.

This test procedure was designed and drafted with a primary goal of facilitating the documentation of a performance target, but it can also be used to verify a model, track performance (e.g., degradation) of a system over the course of multiple years, or to document system quality for any other purpose. The terminology has not been generalized to apply to all of these situations, but the intent is to create a methodology that can be used whenever the goal is to verify system performance at a specific reference condition chosen to be a frequently observed condition. A more complete evaluation of plant performance can be accomplished by using the complementary Technical Specification IEC TS 61724-3 Photovoltaic system performance – Part 3: Energy evaluation method.

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UL 61724-1:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Photovoltaic System Performance - Part 1: Monitoring

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 61724-1 dated June 27, 2023 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS).

UL 61724-1 is an adoption of IEC 61724-1, Photovoltaic System Performance – Part 1: Monitoring (First Edition, issued by the IEC March 2017). Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 61724-1.

Scope

This part of IEC 61724 outlines equipment, methods, and terminology for performance monitoring and analysis of photovoltaic (PV) systems. It addresses sensors, installation, and accuracy for monitoring equipment in addition to measured parameter data acquisition and quality checks, calculated parameters, and performance metrics. In addition, it serves as a basis for other standards which rely upon the data collected.

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UL 62817-2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Photovoltaic Systems - Design Qualification of Solar Trackers

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This is the First Edition of the UL IEC-Based ANSI/UL 62817, Standard for Photovoltaic Systems – Design Qualification of Solar Trackers, dated September 22, 2023.

UL 62817 is an adoption of IEC 62817 edition 1.1 which contains the first edition (2014-08) and its amendment 1 (2017-07), with no US National Differences.

Scope and object

This International Standard is a design qualification standard applicable to solar trackers for photovoltaic systems, but may be used for trackers in other solar applications. The standard defines test procedures for both key components and for the complete tracker system. In some cases, test procedures describe methods to measure and/or calculate parameters to be reported in the defined tracker specification sheet. In other cases, the test procedure results in a pass/fail criterion.

The objective of this design qualification standard is twofold.

First, this standard ensures the user of the said tracker that parameters reported in the specification sheet were measured by consistent and accepted industry procedures. This provides customers with a sound basis for comparing and selecting a tracker appropriate to their specific needs. This standard provides industry-wide definitions and parameters for solar trackers. Each vendor can design, build, and specify the functionality and accuracy with uniform definition. This allows consistency in specifying the requirements for purchasing, comparing the products from different vendors, and verifying the quality of the products.

Second, the tests with pass/fail criteria are engineered with the purpose of separating tracker designs that are likely to have early failures from those designs that are sound and suitable for use as specified by the manufacturer. Mechanical and environmental testing in this standard is designed to gauge the tracker’s ability to perform under varying operating conditions, as well as to survive extreme conditions. Mechanical testing is not intended to certify structural and foundational designs, because this type of certification is specific to local jurisdictions, soil types, and other local requirements.

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UL 4703 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

Standard for Photovoltaic Wire

Notes:

1.1 This standard covers single-conductor, insulated and integrally or non-integrally jacketed, sunlight resistant, photovoltaic wire rated 90°C, 105°C, 125°C, or 150°C dry and, 90°C wet, 600, 1000, or 2000 V for interconnection wiring of grounded and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems as described in Article 690, Part IV, Wiring Methods, and other applicable parts of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70.

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UL 62109-1:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Safety of Power Converters for Use in Photovoltaic Power Systems - Part 1: General Requirements

Notes:

Scope and object

This part of IEC 62109 applies to the power conversion equipment (PCE) for use in Photovoltaic (PV) systems where a uniform technical level with respect to safety is necessary. This standard defines the minimum requirements for the design and manufacture of PCE for protection against electric shock, energy, fire, mechanical and other hazards.

This standard provides general requirements applicable to all types of PV PCE. There are additional parts of this standard that provide specific requirements for the different types of power converters, such as Part 2 – inverters. Additional parts may be published as new products and technologies are commercialised.

This standard covers PCE connected to systems not exceeding maximum PV source circuit voltage of 1 500 V d.c. The equipment may also be connected to systems not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. at the a.c. mains circuits, non-mains a.c. load circuits, and to other DC source or load circuits such as batteries. This standard may be used for accessories for use with PCE, except where more appropriate standards exist.

Evaluation of PCE to this standard includes evaluation of all features and functions incorporated in or available for the PCE, or referred to in the documentation provided with the PCE, if such features or functions can affect compliance with the requirements of this standard.

Replace the maximum PV source circuit voltage of 1500 V d.c. with 2000 V d.c.

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UL 62093:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Photovoltaic System Power Conversion Equipment - Design Qualification and Type Approval

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This Second Edition ANSI/UL 62093 dated December 7, 2023 is an adoption of IEC 62093, Photovoltaic System Power Conversion Equipment – Design Qualification and Type Approval (Second Edition, issued January 2022) with US National Differences.

Scope

This document lays down IEC requirements for the design qualification of power conversion equipment (PCE) suitable for long-term operation in terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) systems.

This document covers electronic power conversion equipment intended for use in terrestrial PV applications. The term PCE refers to equipment and components for electronic power conversion of electric power into another kind of electric power with respect to voltage, current, and frequency. This document is suitable for PCE for use in both indoor and outdoor climates as defined in IEC 60721-3-3 and IEC 60721-3-4. Such equipment may include, but is not limited to, grid-tied and off-grid DC-to-AC PCEs, DC-to-DC converters, battery charger converters, and battery charge controllers.

This document covers PCE that is connected to PV arrays that do not nominally exceed a maximum circuit voltage of 1 500 V DC. The equipment may also be connected to systems not exceeding 1 000 V AC at the AC mains circuits, non-main AC load circuits, and to other DC source or load circuits such as batteries. If particular ancillary parts whereby manufacturers and models are specified in the manual for use with the PCE, then those parts are tested with the PCE.

Exceptions:

a) This document does not address characteristics of power sources other than PV systems, such as wind turbines, fuel cells, rotating machine sources, etc.

b) This document does not address the characteristics of power electronic conversion equipment fully integrated into photovoltaic modules. Separate standards exist or are in development for those types of devices. It is, however, applicable to devices where the manufacturer explicitly specifies the capability of full detachment from and subsequent reattachment to the PV module or if the input and output terminals can be accessed and a specification sheet for the PCE is available. Devices meeting these requirements may be tested as individual samples independent from the PV module.

c) This document does not apply to power conversion equipment with integrated (built-in) electrochemical energy storage (e.g. lead acid or lithium-ion). It is, however, applicable to equipment where the manufacturer specifies and permits complete removal of the electrochemical energy storage from the PCE so that stand-alone assessment of the PCE with the storage removed becomes possible.

The object of the test sequences contained herein is to establish a basic level of durability and to show, as far as it is possible within reasonable constraints of cost and time, that the PCE is capable of maintaining its performance after prolonged exposure to the simulated environmental stresses described herein that are based on the intended use conditions specified by the manufacturer. Optional tests contained herein may be selected depending on the intended installation, market, or special environmental conditions that the PCE is anticipated to experience. The categorization imposes differentiated test sequences and test severity levels reflecting the different requirements of mechanical and electrical components in different environments.

PCEs are grouped into categories based on size and installation environment.

The actual life expectancy of components so qualified depends on their design, their environment, and the conditions under which they are operated. Estimation of a lifetime and wear out is not generally covered by this document.

This document is intended to be independent of safety standards such as UL 1741 and UL 62109-1. It is intended to be used in conjunction with those safety standards and should not replace them.

 

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UL 6703:2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

Standard for Connectors for Use in Photovoltaic Systems

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 6703 dated June 10, 2021 is issued to align the voltage rating for both single pole and multi-pole PV connectors; 1.3

1.1 This standard covers latching or locking type PV connectors either as a free connector (separate entity) or as a fixed connector (panel or bulkhead type) and rated 1500 V ac or dc or less. These connectors are intended for use in wiring methods detailed in Part IV of Article 690 – Solar Photovoltaic Systems of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 This standard is intended for single polarity PV connectors suitable for use on insulated, stranded copper type USE-2 or Photovoltaic Wire (PV Wire) rated 90°C, 105°C, 125°C, or 150°C dry; 90°C wet; 600, 1000, or 2000 V.

1.3 This standard also covers latching or locking type multi-pole PV connectors rated 1000 Vac or dc or less. Multi-pole PV connectors consist of connectors, panel mounted connectors, distribution blocks and splitter connectors for the purpose of facilitating connections to and from inverters and like devices in a PV system.

1.4 This standard is also intended for multi-pole PV connectors suitable for use on insulated, stranded copper type TC-ER, USE-2 or Photovoltaic Wire (PV Wire) rated 90°C, 105°C, 125°C, or 150°C dry; 90°C wet; 600, 1000, or 2000 V.

1.5 This standard covers PV connectors whose dimensions are not defined in any national or international technical standard. Connectors are identified and tested with compatible mating part (or parts if multiple exist) and are to be of the same brand, unless multiple product manufacturers are submitting under the same evaluation for the purpose of proving intermatability.

1.6 This standard does not apply to PV wiring harnesses or cable assemblies consisting of connectors (single pole or multi-pole) assembled on to cables, which are covered by the Outline of Investigation for Distributed Generation Wiring Harnesses, UL 9703. PV Wiring Harnesses may use PV connectors covered by this standard in their assembly. Harnesses have PV connectors factory assembled onto each end of the cable.

 

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UL 1703:2002 - Start year: : 2002
Description:

Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover flat-plate photovoltaic modules and panels intended for installation on or integral with buildings, or to be freestanding (that is, not attached to buildings), in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and Model Building Codes.

1.2 These requirements cover modules and panels intended for use in systems with a maximum system voltage of 1500 V or less.

1.3 These requirements also cover components intended to provide electrical connection to and mounting facilities for flat-plate photovoltaic modules and panels.

1.4 These requirements do not cover:

  1. Equipment intended to accept the electrical output from the array, such as power conditioning units (inverters) and batteries;
  2. Any tracking mechanism;
  3. Cell assemblies intended to operate under concentrated sunlight;
  4. Optical concentrators; or
  5. Combination photovoltaic-thermal modules or panels.

1.5 Deleted

 

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UL 3730:2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

Standard for Photovoltaic Junction Boxes

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover photovoltaic junction boxes intended to be attached to photovoltaic modules and panels.

1.2 These requirements cover photovoltaic junction boxes intended for factory and field wiring and may include conduit openings, wiring leads, and/or photovoltaic connectors intended for interconnection of PV modules.

1.3 The products covered by these requirements are intended to be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

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UL 4730:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Nameplate, Datasheet, and Sampling Requirements of Photovoltaic Modules

Notes:

This revision of UL 4730 dated December 6, 2021 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

1.1 This standard identifies the required information on the production and measurement tolerances of nameplate rating of flat plate photovoltaic (PV) modules.

1.2 This standard identifies five rating conditions under which the performance parameters of PV modules shall be reported.

1.3 This standard identifies a statistical method to determine the number of samples required for the power rating measurements.

1.4 The samples shall be drawn at random without regard to their quality as defined in the Standard for sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4.

1.5 The power rating measurements shall be performed.

1.6 This standard requires that the nameplate on the PV module carry the minimum required information identified in this standard.

1.7 This standard requires that the datasheet supplied by PV module manufacturers carry the minimum required information identified in this standard.

1.8 Every model/type nameplate rating shall be tested to this standard. If any single model has multiple power bins, then the lowest and highest power bins of the model shall be tested as a minimum.

1.9 This standard does not specify annual sampling frequency.

1.10 This standard does not apply to concentrator PV modules.

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UL 62915:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Photovoltaic (PV) modules - Type approval, design and safety qualification - Retesting

Notes:
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UL 8801:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Photovoltaic (PV) Luminaire Systems

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements apply to low voltage luminaire systems whose electrical power is derived from photovoltaic modules. They include, at a minimum, a photovoltaic (PV) module, storage batteries, one or more co-located luminaires, and controls to manage the energy flow between these subassemblies. They are intended to be installed in accordance with 1) the CE Code, CSA C22.1-18, Section 64 (Renewable Energy Systems) and 2) NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), Article 710 as a stand-alone system.

Informational Note: Per CE Code 64-000 Scope (1), renewable energy systems operating within the class 2 limits of 16-200(1)(a) and (1)(b) are exempt from the requirements of Section 64.

1.2 These requirements do not address 1) the grid-interactive systems covered by CE Code Section 64 and NEC Article 705, 2) systems that include an inverter intended to supply line voltage luminaires or remote equipment, or 3) individual system subassemblies (PV modules, batteries, luminaires, or controls) that have not been evaluated as a PV luminaire system.

1.3 These PV luminaire systems can include means to connect to and receive energy from the utility grid or similar supplemental supply source; see Annex A, Systems with Supplementary Power Connections. Systems with this feature have additionally been evaluated for conformance to the relevant aspects of NEC Article 702, Optional Standby Systems.

1.4 These requirements apply to fixed-in-place assemblies, to portable assemblies that are intended to be easily relocated, and to assemblies intended for periodic user disassembly and storage. These requirements do not apply to handheld luminaires, such as a flashlight, or where light output is an auxiliary function of the handheld device (such as a smart phone).

1.5 These assemblies are intended for outdoor, exposed installations within a nominal ambient temperature range as marked per clause 3, but no less than -20 C to +40 C.

1.6 These systems may include controls and devices to optimize system performance (such as sensors, positioning motors, and communication devices). They may also include output ports for diagnostic purposes or to supply temporary power to portable devices. See Annex B.

1.7 These requirements address some of the mechanical infrastructure used to support or mount parts of the system. However, these requirements address only those features of these mechanical systems relative to risks of electric shock, fire, injury, and property damage. The supplemental requirements to fully evaluate the structural integrity of the mechanical infrastructure, including strength and stability of support poles under various environmental conditions such as wind or impact, and the assessment of soil or ground conditions necessary for system physical stability and reliability, are outside the scope of this document.

1.8 Except for components intended to connect to the utility for supplemental power in accordance with Annex A, these systems are expected to operate below 30 Vdc, the outdoor (wet location) class 2 voltage limits of CE Code Section 16-222(3)(b) and the National Electrical Code (NEC). As permitted by CE Code 13-1202(3) (Extra-Low Voltage Lighting Systems) and NEC 411, these systems do not require grounding other than where required by Annex A. All systems are permitted to use earth ground as a reference. Any system components carrying higher voltages will require supplemental safeguards (for example, grounding or double insulation) not fully addressed within these requirements.

1.9 These requirements do not consider the vibration and other environmental conditions that may occur for systems installed on watercraft, recreational vehicles, or other mobile platforms.

1.10 These requirements do not address the required performance for certain life safety-related applications, such as for emergency signaling or emergency/egress lighting. Additional requirements from those application-specific standards should be applied to ensure the required performance expectations can be achieved. These requirements also do not address any additional considerations that may be applicable to installation in Classified (Hazardous) Locations.

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UL 62446-1:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Photovoltaic (PV) systems - Requirements for testing, documentation and maintenance-Part 1:Grid connected systems-Documentation, commissioning tests and inspection

Notes:

UL CSDS Proposal

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UL 62446-2:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Photovoltaic (PV) systems - Requirements for testing, documentation and maintenance - Part 2: Grid connected systems - Maintenance of PV systems

Notes:

UL CSDS Proposal

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UL 4730:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Nameplate, Datasheet, and Sampling Requirements of Photovoltaic Modules

Notes:

This revision of UL 4730 dated December 6, 2021 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

Scope

1.1 This standard identifies the required information on the production and measurement tolerances of nameplate rating of flat plate photovoltaic (PV) modules.

1.2 This standard identifies five rating conditions under which the performance parameters of PV modules shall be reported.

1.3 This standard identifies a statistical method to determine the number of samples required for the power rating measurements.

1.4 The samples shall be drawn at random without regard to their quality as defined in the Standard for sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4.

1.5 The power rating measurements shall be performed.

1.6 This standard requires that the nameplate on the PV module carry the minimum required information identified in this standard.

1.7 This standard requires that the datasheet supplied by PV module manufacturers carry the minimum required information identified in this standard.

1.8 Every model/type nameplate rating shall be tested to this standard. If any single model has multiple power bins, then the lowest and highest power bins of the model shall be tested as a minimum.

1.9 This standard does not specify annual sampling frequency.

1.10 This standard does not apply to concentrator PV modules.

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UL 1699B:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Photovoltaic (PV) DC Arc-Fault Circuit Protection

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover DC photovoltaic arc-fault circuit protection devices intended for use in solar photovoltaic electrical energy systems as described in Article 690 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This protection is intended to mitigate the effects of arcing faults that may pose a risk of fire ignition under certain conditions if the arcing persists.

1.2 These requirements cover devices including photovoltaic (PV) dc arc-fault circuit-interrupters (AFCI), arc-fault detectors (AFD), interrupting devices (ID) and inverters, converters, and charge controllers with integral arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection.

1.3 These requirements cover devices rated 1500 volts or less. They are intended for use in dc electrical systems that are supplied by a photovoltaic source, such as a module with solar cells designed to generate dc power when exposed to sunlight.

1.4 These devices are not intended to detect glowing connections.

1.5 In Part 1 of these requirements the term "device" is used generically to apply to all of the devices covered by these requirements and is modified when the requirement does not apply to all types. In Part 2 and Part 3 of these requirements the term "device" is used generically to apply to all devices covered by the particular part of this Standard, and is modified when the requirement does not apply to all types.

1.6 A device that is also intended to perform other functions, such as overcurrent protection, disconnects, combiner boxes, inverters, or other PV system functions or any combination thereof, shall additionally comply with the requirements of the applicable Standard or Standards that cover devices that provide those functions as intended for use in PV systems.

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UL 751:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Standard for Vending Machines

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover self-contained, payment-accepting, vending machines that vend non-refrigerated products to be employed in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70. Vending machines as covered by this standard are intended for indoor use only, except that they will be investigated for outdoor use or use in a protected location if so designated by the manufacturer. Vending machines may be battery operated and may be provided with a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. If a vending machine vends a non-refrigerated product but is provided with a refrigerated section, then the refrigerated section shall be evaluated to the relevant requirements in UL 541.

1.2 These requirements also cover vending machines intended for installation within motor fuel dispensing facilities in accordance with Supplement sa, Requirements for Vending Machines Intended for Installation within Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities, and as defined by NFPA 30A.

1.3 These requirements do not cover sound-recording and reproducing machines.

1.4 These requirements do not cover vending machines intended to vend refrigerated products. Such products are covered by UL 541.

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UL 751:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Vending Machines

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover self-contained, payment-accepting, vending machines that vend non-refrigerated products to be employed in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70. Vending machines as covered by this standard are intended for indoor use only, except that they will be investigated for outdoor use or use in a protected location if so designated by the manufacturer. Vending machines may be battery operated and may be provided with a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. If a vending machine vends a non-refrigerated product but is provided with a refrigerated section, then the refrigerated section shall be evaluated to the relevant requirements in UL 541.

1.2 These requirements also cover vending machines intended for installation within motor fuel dispensing facilities in accordance with Supplement sa, Requirements for Vending Machines Intended for Installation within Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities, and as defined by NFPA 30A.

1.3 These requirements do not cover sound-recording and reproducing machines.

1.4 These requirements do not cover vending machines intended to vend refrigerated products. Such products are covered by UL 541.

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UL 1699B:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) DC Arc-Fault Circuit Protection

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover DC photovoltaic arc-fault circuit protection devices intended for use in solar photovoltaic electrical energy systems as described in Article 690 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This protection is intended to mitigate the effects of arcing faults that may pose a risk of fire ignition under certain conditions if the arcing persists.

1.2 These requirements cover devices including photovoltaic (PV) dc arc-fault circuit-interrupters (AFCI), arc-fault detectors (AFD), interrupting devices (ID) and inverters, converters, and charge controllers with integral arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection.

1.3 These requirements cover devices rated 1500 volts or less. They are intended for use in dc electrical systems that are supplied by a photovoltaic source, such as a module with solar cells designed to generate dc power when exposed to sunlight.

1.4 These devices are not intended to detect glowing connections.

1.5 In Part 1 of these requirements the term "device" is used generically to apply to all of the devices covered by these requirements and is modified when the requirement does not apply to all types. In Part 2 and Part 3 of these requirements the term "device" is used generically to apply to all devices covered by the particular part of this Standard, and is modified when the requirement does not apply to all types.

1.6 A device that is also intended to perform other functions, such as overcurrent protection, disconnects, combiner boxes, inverters, or other PV system functions or any combination thereof, shall additionally comply with the requirements of the applicable Standard or Standards that cover devices that provide those functions as intended for use in PV systems.

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UL 3730:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Photovoltaic Junction Boxes

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover photovoltaic junction boxes intended to be attached to photovoltaic modules and panels.

1.2 These requirements cover photovoltaic junction boxes intended for factory and field wiring and may include conduit openings, wiring leads, and/or photovoltaic connectors intended for interconnection of PV modules.

1.3 The products covered by these requirements are intended to be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

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UL 3730:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Photovoltaic Junction Boxes

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover photovoltaic junction boxes intended to be attached to photovoltaic modules and panels.

1.2 These requirements cover photovoltaic junction boxes intended for factory and field wiring and may include conduit openings, wiring leads, and/or photovoltaic connectors intended for interconnection of PV modules.

1.3 The products covered by these requirements are intended to be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

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UL 1699B:2024 RLV - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Photovoltaic (PV) DC Arc-Fault Circuit Protection

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover DC photovoltaic arc-fault circuit protection devices intended for use in solar photovoltaic electrical energy systems as described in Article 690 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This protection is intended to mitigate the effects of arcing faults that may pose a risk of fire ignition under certain conditions if the arcing persists.

1.2 These requirements cover devices including photovoltaic (PV) dc arc-fault circuit-interrupters (AFCI), arc-fault detectors (AFD), interrupting devices (ID) and inverters, converters, and charge controllers with integral arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection.

1.3 These requirements cover devices rated 1500 volts or less. They are intended for use in dc electrical systems that are supplied by a photovoltaic source, such as a module with solar cells designed to generate dc power when exposed to sunlight.

1.4 These devices are not intended to detect glowing connections.

1.5 In Part 1 of these requirements the term "device" is used generically to apply to all of the devices covered by these requirements and is modified when the requirement does not apply to all types. In Part 2 and Part 3 of these requirements the term "device" is used generically to apply to all devices covered by the particular part of this Standard, and is modified when the requirement does not apply to all types.

1.6 A device that is also intended to perform other functions, such as overcurrent protection, disconnects, combiner boxes, inverters, or other PV system functions or any combination thereof, shall additionally comply with the requirements of the applicable Standard or Standards that cover devices that provide those functions as intended for use in PV systems.

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Application: Sub-Assemblies
UL 840:2005 - Start year: : 2005
Description:

Insulation Coordination Including Clearances and Creepage Distances for Electrical Equipment

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover an alternate approach to specifying through air and over surface spacings for electrical equipment through the use of the principles of insulation coordination.

1.2 The complete principles of insulation coordination involve the consideration of the combination of clearances, creepage distances, and the properties of solid insulation used to constitute the insulation system. The empirical data gathered thus far has been used to develop the requirements for clearances and creepage distances as presented in this standard. The data needed to develop the evaluation procedure for solid insulation is still being gathered. When available, this evaluation procedure will be added to this standard and is not expected to affect the requirements for clearances and creepage distances.

1.3 These requirements may be used as an alternate to required spacing levels specified in end-product standards. The end product standard spacing requirements may be based on use and systems where overvoltages are not controlled, or if controlled, the level of control is unknown.

1.4 These alternate requirements are intended to be applied to a particular product category if the standard covering the product category specifically references UL 840 or any of the requirements therein.

1.5 Users of these requirements may need to specify the overvoltage levels and the methods of control which will be utilized, and establish the pollution degree to which the product insulation system will be expected to be subjected.

1.6 It is not intended that the test values in this standard be employed for production line testing. However, users of these requirements will need to establish a means to ensure that production controls applied to permit the spacing reduction remain in effect during the manufacture of the product. This could include sample testing or physical measurements or another equivalent means.

1.7 Users of these requirements will additionally need to ensure that influencing factors not addressed in this standard, such as mechanical movement, field placement of conductive material, and product damage, will not affect the system for insulation coordination. Examples are the deformation of the enclosure, movement of the fittings for conduit or armored cable, or the improper installation of field wiring. Clearances and creepage distances at those locations must be verified for compliance by physical measurement in accordance with Section 10, Measurement of Clearance and Creepage Distances.

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Application: Surge Protectors
UL 1449:2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

These requirements cover enclosed and open-type Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) designed for repeated limiting of transient voltage surges as specified in the standard on 50 or 60 Hz power circuits not exceeding 1000 V and for PV applications up to 1500 V dc and designated as follows:

Notes:

Type 1 - Permanently connected SPDs intended for installation between the secondary of the service transformer and the line side of the service equipment overcurrent device, as well as the load side, including watt-hour meter socket enclosures and Molded Case SPDs intended to be installed without an external overcurrent protective device. Type 1 SPDs for use in PV systems can be connected between the PV array and the main service disconnect.

Type 2 - Permanently connected SPDs intended for installation on the load side of the service equipment overcurrent device; including SPDs located at the branch panel and Molded Case SPDs.

Type 3 - Point of utilization SPDs, installed at a minimum conductor length of 10 meters (30 feet) from the electrical service panel to the point of utilization, for example cord connected, direct plug-in, receptacle type and SPDs installed at the utilization equipment being protected. See marking in 80.3. The distance (10 meters) is exclusive of conductors provided with or used to attach SPDs.

Type 4 Component Assemblies - Component assembly consisting of one or more Type 5 components together with a disconnect (integral or external) or a means of complying with the limited current tests in 44.4.

Type 1, 2, 3 Component Assemblies - Consists of a Type 4 component assembly with internal or external short circuit protection.

Type 5 - Discrete component surge suppressors, such as MOVs that may be mounted on a PWB, connected by its leads or provided within an enclosure with mounting means and wiring terminations.

1.2 Except as indicated in 1.3, the products covered by this Standard are rated and intended for connection to circuits or supply sources having nominal voltage ratings as specified in Table 44.1.

1.3 A product intended for connection to an ac circuit or supply source other than that specified in 1.2 may be examined and tested in accordance with the intent of the requirements in this standard and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be judged to comply with this Standard.

1.4 These requirements cover cord-connected direct plug-in, and permanently connected SPDs intended for indoor and outdoor use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70.

1.5 These requirements do not cover the interconnection of multiple field installed SPDs.

1.6 These requirements cover SPDs that may include components specifically intended to function as filters for conducted electromagnetic interference (EMI) or noise, in addition to limiting transient voltage surges. See Section 26.

1.7 These requirements cover SPDs employing circuit components intended to provide secondary protection for telephone communication circuits and circuit components intended to protect data communication or fire alarm circuits. See Section 27.

1.8 These requirements cover SPDs employing antenna connections for audio-video products. See Section 28.

1.9 An SPD that has a battery backup feature or other uninterruptible power supply equipment shall also comply with the applicable requirements in the Standard for Uninterruptible Power Supply Equipment, UL 1778. See Section 30.

1.10 These requirements cover SPDs/Panelboard Extension Modules. These products shall also comply with the Standard for Panelboards, UL 67. See Section 31.

1.11 These requirements do not evaluate the effect of SPDs on connected loads, the effect of SPDs on harmonic distortion of the supply voltage, the degree of attenuation provided by SPDs, nor the adequacy of the voltage protection rating of SPDs to protect specific connected equipment from upset or damage.

1.12 This standard does not cover cord connected or direct plug-in SPDs intended for use with medical equipment. Medical equipment is typically intended for use in General Patient Care Areas or Critical Patient Care Areas as defined by Article 517 of the National Electrical Code for Health Care Facilities. SPDs intended for such use shall comply with the requirements of the Standard for Safety of Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60601-1, and the Standard for Safety Requirements for Medical Electrical Systems, IEC 60601-1-1.

1.13 An SPD intended to serve as an outlet cover plate or outlet box hood shall comply with the requirement for faceplates in the Standard for Cover Plates for Flush Mounted Wiring Devices,UL 514D.

1.14 An SPD intended for use in a Lightning Protection System (LPS) shall comply with the Surge Protection requirements in the Standard for Installation Requirements for Lightning Protections Systems, UL 96A.

1.15 A Type 3 SPD may employ additional low voltage supplementary circuitry to power a USB charger.

1.16 A cord-connected or direct plug-in Type 3 SPD may employ a replaceable or non-replaceable rechargeable battery to power a USB output circuit.

1.17 A direct plug-in SPD employing more than two receptacles shall also comply with the applicable requirements in the Standard for Current Taps, ANSI/UL 498A.

1.18 A cord-connected SPD employing more than two receptacles shall also comply with the applicable requirements in the requirements in the Standard for Relocatable Power Taps, UL 1363 or the Standard for Furniture Power Distribution Units, UL 962A.

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UL 1449:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Summary of Topics

This Fifth edition of ANSI/UL 1449 includes the following revised requirements:

– Revision to 7.2.1.2 – Openings in an Enclosure for Type 3 SPDs; 3.12

– Revision to Allow Terminal Blocks Tested to UL 1059; 17.1.9, 17.2.4, 17.3.3

– Addition of 20.5 – 20.7 for PWBs

– Status Indicator Switch Performance Cycling Clarification; 21.2

– Clarification to Table 37.1 to Align with Table 45.2

– Clarification of 41.5.2 Regarding when External Protection is Relied Upon to Yield Compliant Performance Test Results

– Clarification of 41.5.2 for VPR Measurement for Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 Component Assemblies

– Clarify Testing for Integral Thermal Protection Operation Following Nominal Discharge Current Testing with Addition of 43.2

– Clarification of Table 45.1 to Include Delta Systems Up to 1000V

– Clarification of 45.1.11 Pertaining to Leakage and Ground Continuity Tests After Current Tests; 3.37

– Revision to 45.2.5 and 45.3.4 Related to Thermal Responsive Devices

– Clarification of Titles for Sections 47 and 48

– Revision to 52.11 to Include Polymeric Enclosures

– Editorial Correction in 59.1

– Revision to 78.1 to Correct a Reference

– Relocated Appendix A, Standards for Components, to Section 2, Referenced Publications

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover enclosed and open-type Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) designed for repeated limiting of transient voltage surges as specified in the standard on 50 or 60 Hz power circuits not exceeding 1000 V and for PV applications up to 1500 V dc and designated as follows:

  1. Type 1 – One port, permanently connected SPDs, except for watt-hour meter socket enclosures, intended for installation between the secondary of the service transformer and the line side of the service equipment overcurrent device, as well as the load side, including watt-hour meter socket enclosures and Molded Case SPDs intended to be installed without an external overcurrent protective device. Type 1 SPDs for use in PV systems can be connected between the PV array and the main service disconnect.

  2. Type 2 – Permanently connected SPDs intended for installation on the load side of the service equipment overcurrent device; including SPDs located at the branch panel and Molded Case SPDs.

  3. Type 3 – Point of utilization SPDs, installed at a minimum conductor length of 10 meters (30 feet) from the electrical service panel to the point of utilization, for example cord connected, direct plug-in, receptacle type and SPDs installed at the utilization equipment being protected. See marking in 4. The distance (10 meters) is exclusive of conductors provided with or used to attach SPDs.

  4. Type 4 Component Assemblies – Component assembly consisting of one or more Type 5 components together with a disconnect (integral or external) or a means of complying with the limited current tests in 4.

  5. Type 1, 2, 3 Component Assemblies – Consists of a Type 4 component assembly with internal or external short circuit protection.

  6. Type 5 – Discrete component surge suppressors, such as MOVs that may be mounted on a PWB, connected by its leads or provided within an enclosure with mounting means and wiring terminations.

1.2 Except as indicated in 3, the products covered by this Standard are rated and intended for connection to circuits or supply sources having nominal voltage ratings as specified in .

1.3 A product intended for connection to an ac circuit or supply source other than that specified in 2 may be examined and tested in accordance with the intent of the requirements in this standard and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be judged to comply with this Standard.

1.4 These requirements cover cord-connected direct plug-in, and permanently connected SPDs intended for indoor and outdoor use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.1.5 These requirements do not cover the interconnection of multiple field installed SPDs.

1.6 These requirements cover SPDs that may include components specifically intended to function as filters for conducted electromagnetic interference (EMI) or noise, in addition to limiting transient voltage surges. See Section 27.

1.7 These requirements cover SPDs employing circuit components intended to provide secondary protection for telephone communication circuits and circuit components intended to protect data communication or fire alarm circuits. See Section 28.

1.8 These requirements cover SPDs employing antenna connections for audio-video products. See Section 29.

1.9 An SPD that has a battery backup feature or other uninterruptible power supply equipment shall also comply with the applicable requirements in the Standard for Uninterruptible Power Supply Equipment, UL 1778. See Section 31.

1.10 These requirements cover SPDs/Panelboard Extension Modules. These products shall also comply with the Standard for Panelboards, UL 67. See Section 32.

1.11 These requirements do not evaluate the effect of SPDs on connected loads, the effect of SPDs on harmonic distortion of the supply voltage, the degree of attenuation provided by SPDs, nor the adequacy of the voltage protection rating of SPDs to protect specific connected equipment from upset or damage.

1.12 This standard does not cover cord connected or direct plug-in SPDs intended for use with medical equipment. Medical equipment is typically intended for use in General Patient Care Areas or Critical Patient Care Areas as defined by Article 517 of the National Electrical Code for Health Care Facilities. SPDs intended for such use shall comply with the requirements of the Standard for Safety of Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60601-1, and the Standard for Safety Requirements for Medical Electrical Systems, IEC 60601-1-1.

1.13 An SPD intended to serve as an outlet cover plate or outlet box hood shall comply with the requirement for faceplates in the Standard for Cover Plates for Flush Mounted Wiring Devices, UL 514D.

1.14 An SPD intended for use in a Lightning Protection System (LPS) shall comply with the Surge Protection requirements in the Standard for Installation Requirements for Lightning Protections Systems, UL 96A.

1.15 A Type 3 SPD may employ additional low voltage supplementary circuitry to power a USB charger.

1.16 A cord-connected or direct plug-in Type 3 SPD may employ a replaceable or non-replaceable rechargeable battery to power a USB output circuit.

1.17 A direct plug-in SPD employing more than two receptacles shall also comply with the applicable requirements in the Standard for Current Taps and Adapters, UL 498A.

1.18 A cord-connected SPD employing more than two receptacles shall also comply with the applicable requirements in the requirements in the Standard for Relocatable Power Taps, UL 1363 or the Standard for Furniture Power Distribution Units, UL 962A.

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Application: Switchgear
UL 60947-1:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 1: General rules

This standard applies, when required by the relevant product standard, to switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as "equipment" and intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c.

Notes:

It does not apply to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies which are dealt with in IEC 60439.

In certain clauses or subclauses of this standard, the equipment covered by this standard is also referred to as "device", to be consistent with the text of such clauses or subclauses.

The object of this standard is to state those general rules and requirements which are common to low-voltage equipment as defined in 1.1, including for example:

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UL 60947-7-1:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 7-1: Ancillary equipment - Terminal blocks for copper conductors

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 60947-7-1 dated April 16, 2021 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, CSA Group, ANCE and UL are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated April 16, 2021 will not be jointly issued by UL, CSA, and ANCE as these revision pages only address UL ANSI approval dates.

Scope

This part of IEC 60947 specifies requirements for terminal blocks with screw-type or screw-less-type clamping units primarily intended for industrial or similar use and to be fixed to a support to provide electrical and mechanical connection between copper conductors. It applies to terminal blocks intended to connect round copper conductors, with or without special preparation, having a cross-section between 0,2 mm2 and 300 mm2 (AWG 24/600 kcmil), intended to be used in circuits of a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. up to 1 000 Hz or 1 500 V d.c.

NOTE AWG is the abbreviation of “American Wire Gage” (Gage (US) = Gauge (UK))

kcmil = 1000 cmil;

1 cmil = 1 circular mil = surface of a circle having a diameter of 1 mil

1 mil = 1/1000 inch

This standard may be used as a guide for

  1. – terminal blocks requiring the fixing of special devices to the conductors, for example quick connect terminations or wrapped connections, etc.;

  2. – terminal blocks providing direct contact to the conductors by means of edges or points penetrating the insulation, for example insulation displacement connections, etc.;

  3. – special types of terminal blocks, for example disconnect terminal blocks, etc.

Where applicable in this standard, the term “clamping unit” has been used instead of the term “terminal”. This is taken into account in case of reference to IEC 60947-1.

1 1.1 This standard specifies requirements for terminal blocks with screw-type or screw-less-type clamping units primarily intended for industrial or similar use and to be fixed to a support, in accordance with Annex DVB, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 (for use in the USA), or CSA C22.1-15 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (for use in Canada), and NOM-001-SEDE, Electrical Installations (Utility) ([for use in Mexico]).

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UL60947-7-2:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 7-2: Ancillary Equipment - Protective Conductor Terminal Blocks for Copper Conductors

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 60947-7-2 dated April 16, 2021 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, CSA Group, ANCE and UL are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated April 16, 2021 will not be jointly issued by UL, CSA, and ANCE as these revision pages only address UL ANSI approval dates.

Scope

This part of IEC 60947 specifies requirements for protective conductor terminal blocks with PE function up to 120 mm2 (250 kcmil) and for protective conductor terminal blocks with PEN function equal to and above 10 mm2 (AWG 8) with screw-type or screwless-type clamping units, primarily intended for industrial applications.

NOTE: AWG is the abbreviation of “American Wire Gage” [Gage (US) = Gauge (UK)]

kcmil = 1000 cmil

1 cmil = 1 circular mil = surface of a circle having a diameter of 1 mil

1 mil = 1/1000 inch

Protective conductor terminal blocks are used to form the electrical and mechanical connection between copper conductors and the fixing support.

lt is applicable to protective conductor terminal blocks for the connection of round copper conductors with or without special preparation having a cross-section between 0,2 mm2 and 120 mm2 (AWG 24 and 250 kcmil), intended to be used in circuits of a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. up to 1 000 Hz or 1 500 V d.c., most commonly in conjunction with terminal blocks according to IEC 60947-7-1.

Replace “0,2 mm2 and 120 mm2 (AWG 24 and 250 kcmil)” with “0,1 mm2 and 120 mm2 (AWG 30 and 250 kcmil)”.

This standard applies to insulation displacement terminals.

Terminal blocks with PEN function are not permitted.

This standard may be used as guide for

  1. – protective conductor terminal blocks requiring the fixing of special devices to the conductors, for example quick connect terminations or wrapped connections, etc.;

  2. – protective conductor terminal blocks providing direct contact to the conductors by means of edges or points penetrating the insulation, for example insulation displacement connections, etc.

Where applicable in this standard, the term “clamping unit” has been used instead of the term “terminal”. This is taken into account in case of reference to IEC 60947-1.

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UL 60947-7-3:2017 - Start year: : 2017
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 7-3: Ancillary Equipment - Safety Requirements for Fuse Terminal Blocks

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 60947-7-3 dated April 21, 2021 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, CSA Group, ANCE and UL are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated April 21, 2021 will not be jointly issued by UL, CSA, and ANCE as these revision pages only address UL ANSI approval dates.

Scope

This part of IEC 60947 applies to fuse terminal blocks with screw-type or screwless-type clamping units for the connection of rigid (solid or stranded) or flexible copper conductors for the reception of cartridge fuse-links in accordance with IEC 60127-2, intended primarily for industrial or similar use in circuits not exceeding 1 000 V a.c., up to 1 000 Hz or 1 500 V d.c., and having a maximum short-circuit breaking capacity of 1 500 A.

They are intended for installation in electrical equipment with enclosures which surround the fuse terminal blocks to such an extent that they are accessible only with the aid of a tool.

For certain applications, for example in control circuits, the fuse terminal blocks may be designed exclusively for short-circuit protection.

NOTE This standard may be used as a guide for fuse terminal blocks for the reception of special cartridge fuse- links which do not meet the requirements of IEC 60127-2.

The object of this standard is to specify safety requirements and test methods for the mechanical, electrical and thermal characteristics of fuse terminal’ blocks, to ensure the compatibility between terminal blocks and standardized fuse-links.

This standard may be used as a guide for

  1. – fuse terminal blocks requiring the fixing of special devices to the conductors, for example quick connect terminations or wrapped connections, etc.;

  2. – fuse terminal blocks providing direct contact to the conductors by means of edges or points penetrating the insulation, for example insulation displacement connections, etc.

Where applicable in this standard, the term “clamping unit” has been used instead of the term “terminal”. This is taken into account in case of reference to IEC 60947-1.

This standard specifies requirements for fuse terminal blocks with screw-type or screwless-type clamping units for the connection of rigid (solid or stranded) or flexible copper conductors for the reception of cartridge fuse-links, in accordance with Annex DVB, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 (for use in the USA), CSA C22.1-15 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (for use in Canada), and NOM-001-SEDE, Electrical Installations (Utility) [for use in Mexico].

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UL 60947-1:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 1: General Rules

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This sixth edition of ANSI/UL 60947-1 is a IEC-based standard covering general requirements for industrial control equipment. It is based on the edition 5.2 of IEC 60947-1.

Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the national differences for UL 60947-1.

Scope and object

This standard applies, when required by the relevant product standard, to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as "equipment" or “device” and intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c.

This standard states the general rules and common safety requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear, including:

– definitions;

– characteristics;

– information supplied with the equipment;

– normal service, mounting and transport conditions;

– constructional and performance requirements;

– verification of characteristics and performance;

– environmental aspects.

This standard does not apply to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies which are dealt with in IEC 61439 series, as applicable.

1 1.1 This equipment is intended for installation in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code, Part I); Mexican Official Standard, NOM-001-SEDE; and the US National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70.

 

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UL 60947-5-5:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 5-5: Control circuit devices and switching elements - Electrical emergency stop device with mechanical latching function

Notes:

Scope

This section of IEC 60947-5 provides detailed specifications relating to the electrical and mechanical construction of emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function and to their testing.

This standard is applicable to electrical control circuit devices and switching elements which are used to initiate an emergency stop signal. Such devices may be either provided with their own enclosure, or installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

This standard does not apply to:

– emergency stop devices for non-electrical control circuit, for example hydraulic, pneumatic;

– emergency stop devices without mechanical latching function.

An emergency stop device may also be used to provide an emergency switching off function.

This standard does not deal with any specific requirements on noise as the noise emission of electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function is not considered to be a relevant hazard.

NOTE See also 9.2.5.4 of IEC 60204-1:2005.

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Application: Test and measurement equipment
UL 61010-1:2012 - Start year: : 2012
Description:

This part of IEC 61010 specifies general safety requirements for the following types of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used.

This is equipment which by electromagnetic means tests, measures, indicates or records one or more electrical or physical quantities, also non-measuring equipment such as signal generators, measurement standards, power supplies for laboratory use, transducers, transmitters, etc. NOTE 1 This includes bench-top power supplies intended to aid a testing or measuring operation on another piece of equipment. Power supplies intended to power equipment are within the scope of IEC 61558 (see 1.1.2 h)).

This standard also applies to test equipment integrated into manufacturing processes and intended for testing manufactured devices. NOTE 2 Manufacturing test equipment is likely to be installed adjacent to and interconnected with industrial machinery in this application.

Notes:

This is equipment which controls one or more output quantities to specific values, with each value determined by manual setting, by local or remote programming, or by one or more input variables.

This is equipment which measures, indicates, monitors, inspects or analyses materials, or is used to prepare materials, and includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment.

This equipment may also be used in areas other than laboratories; examples include self-test IVD equipment to be used in the home and inspection equipment to be used to check people or material during transportation.

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UL 61010-1:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements

Notes:

This revision to ANSI/UL 61010-1 dated July 19, 2019 is an editorial correction to Table I.1, per IEC 61010-1, Cor1:2019 to align with the IEC version.

1.1.1 Equipment included in scope

This group safety publication is primarily intended to be used as a product safety standard for the products mentioned in the scope, but shall also be used by technical committees in the preparation of their publications for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.

This part of IEC 61010 specifies general safety requirements for the following types of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used.

a) Electrical test and measurement equipment

This is equipment which by electromagnetic means tests, measures, indicates or records one or more electrical or physical quantities, also non-measuring equipment such as signal generators, measurement standards, power supplies for laboratory use, transducers, transmitters, etc. NOTE 1 This includes bench-top power supplies intended to aid a testing or measuring operation on another piece of equipment. Power supplies intended to power equipment are within the scope of IEC 61558 (see 1.1.2 h)).

This standard also applies to test equipment integrated into manufacturing processes and intended for testing manufactured devices. NOTE 2 Manufacturing test equipment is likely to be installed adjacent to and interconnected with industrial machinery in this application.

b) Electrical industrial process-control equipment

This is equipment which controls one or more output quantities to specific values, with each value determined by manual setting, by local or remote programming, or by one or more input variables.

c) Electrical laboratory equipment

This is equipment which measures, indicates, monitors, inspects or analyses materials, or is used to prepare materials, and includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment.

This equipment may also be used in areas other than laboratories; examples include self-test IVD equipment to be used in the home and inspection equipment to be used to check people or material during transportation.

1.1.2 Equipment excluded from scope

This standard does not apply to equipment within the scope of:

a)    IEC 60065 (Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus);

b)    IEC 60204 (Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines);

c)    IEC 60335 (Household and similar electrical appliances);

d)    IEC 60364 (Electrical installations of buildings);

e)    IEC 60439 (Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies);

f)    IEC 60601 (Medical electrical equipment);

g)    IEC 60950 (Information technology equipment including electrical business equipment, except as specified in 1.1.3);

h)    IEC 61558 (Power transformers, power supply units and similar);

i)    IEC 61010-031 (Hand-held probe assemblies);

j)    IEC 61243-3 (Live working - Voltage detectors - Part 3: Two-pole low-voltage type).

1.1.3 Computing equipment

This standard applies only to computers, processors, etc. which form part of equipment within the scope of this standard or are designed for use exclusively with the equipment.

NOTE Computing devices and similar equipment within the scope of IEC 60950 and conforming to its requirements are considered to be suitable for use with equipment within the scope of this standard. However, some of the requirements of IEC 60950for resistance to moisture and liquids are less stringent than those in this standard (see 5.4.4 second paragraph)).

1.1.4DV Addition of the following referencing the National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code:

This standard applies to equipment:

a)    To be employed in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70,  National Electrical Code® (NEC);

b)    Designed to comply with the general requirements of CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 0 and to be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I, CSA C22.1; or

c)    Both (a) and (b).

1.2 Object

1.2.1 Aspects included in scope

The purpose of the requirements of this standard is to ensure that HAZARDS to the OPERATOR and the surrounding area are reduced to a tolerable level.

Requirements for protection against particular types of HAZARD are given in Clauses 6 to 13, as follows:

a)    electric shock or burn (see Clause 6);

b)    mechanical HAZARDS (see Clauses 7 and 8);

c)    spread of fire from the equipment (see Clause 9);

d)    excessive temperature (see Clause 10);

e)    effects of fluids and fluid pressure (see Clause 11);

f)    effects of radiation, including lasers sources, and sonic and ultrasonic pressure (see Clause 12);

g)    liberated gases, explosion and implosion (see Clause 13).

Requirements for protection against HAZARDS arising from REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE and ergonomic factors are specified in Clause 16.

RISK assessment for HAZARDS or environments not fully covered above is specified in Clause 17.

NOTE Attention is drawn to the existence of additional requirements regarding the health and safety of labour forces.

1.2.2 Aspects excluded from scope

This standard does not cover:

a) reliable function, performance, or other properties of the equipment not related to safety;

b) effectiveness of transport packaging;

c) EMC requirements (see the IEC 61326 series);

d) protective measures for explosive atmospheres (see the IEC 60079 series).

1.3 Verification

This standard also specifies methods of verifying that the equipment meets the requirements of this standard, through inspection, TYPE TESTS, ROUTINE TESTS, and RISK assessment.

1.4 Environmental conditions

1.4.1 Normal environmental conditions

This standard applies to equipment designed to be safe at least under the following conditions:

a) indoor use;

b) altitude up to 2 000 m;

c) temperature 5 °C to 40 °C;

d) maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C;

e) MAINS supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10 % of the nominal voltage;

f) TRANSIENT OVERVOLTAGES up to the levels of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II;

NOTE 1 These levels of transient overvoltage are typical for equipment supplied from the building wiring.

g) TEMPORARY OVERVOLTAGES occurring on the MAINS supply.

h) applicable POLLUTION DEGREE of the intended environment (POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in most cases).

NOTE 2 Manufacturers may specify more restricted environmental conditions for operation; nevertheless the equipment must be safe within these normal environmental conditions.

1.4.2 Extended environmental conditions

This standard applies to equipment designed to be safe not only in the environmental conditions specified in 1.4.1, but also in any of the following conditions as RATED by the manufacturer of the equipment:

a) outdoor use;

b) altitude above 2 000 m;

c) ambient temperatures below 5 °C or above 40 °C;

d) relative humidity above the levels specified in 1.4.1;

e) MAINS supply voltage fluctuations exceeding ±10 % of the nominal voltage;

f) WET LOCATION;

g) TRANSIENT OVERVOLTAGES up to the levels of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY III or IV (see Annex k).

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UL 61010-1:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements

Notes:

Scope

This group safety publication is primarily intended to be used as a product safety standard for the products mentioned in the scope, but shall also be used by technical committees in the preparation of their publications for products similar to those mentioned in the scope of this standard, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.

This part of IEC 61010 specifies general safety requirements for the following types of electrical equipment and their accessories, wherever they are intended to be used.

a) Electrical test and measurement equipment

This is equipment which by electromagnetic means tests, measures, indicates or records one or more electrical or physical quantities, also non-measuring equipment such as signal generators, measurement standards, power supplies for laboratory use, transducers, transmitters, etc.

NOTE 1 This includes bench-top power supplies intended to aid a testing or measuring operation on another piece of equipment. Power supplies intended to power equipment are within the scope of IEC 61558 (see 2 h)).

This standard also applies to test equipment integrated into manufacturing processes and intended for testing manufactured devices.

NOTE 2 Manufacturing test equipment is likely to be installed adjacent to and interconnected with industrial machinery in this application.

b) Electrical industrial process-control equipment

This is equipment which controls one or more output quantities to specific values, with each value determined by manual setting, by local or remote programming, or by one or more input variables.

c) Electrical laboratory equipment

This is equipment which measures, indicates, monitors, inspects or analyses materials, or is used to prepare materials, and includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) equipment.

This equipment may also be used in areas other than laboratories; examples include self-test IVD equipment to be used in the home and inspection equipment to be used to check people or material during transportation.

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Application: Test Procedure
UL 746B:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Long Term Property Evaluations

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover long-term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of materials used for parts intended for specific applications in end products.

1.2 Together with the Standards mentioned in Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 3, these investigations provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance for the material manufacturer, the molder, the end-product manufacturer, safety engineers, and other interested parties.

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UL 746C:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover parts made of polymeric materials that are used in electrical equipment and describe the various test procedures and their use in the testing of such parts and equipment.

1.2 These requirements do not cover the specific insulating systems that are covered by the requirements contained in the Standard for Systems of Insulating Materials – General, UL 1446.

1.3 Test procedures are provided herein for the evaluation of polymeric materials in specific applications. These test procedures include references to data obtained from small-scale property tests conducted under standard conditions as well as other practical means of evaluation.

1.4 Unless otherwise indicated, parts made by Additive-Manufacturing (AM) Technology shall be evaluated by subjecting the end-product part or test specimens cut from the end-product part to the specified test. For preselection purposes, test specimens printed in the specified dimensions or cut to the specified dimensions from a printed part may represent the end product when the same production conditions are used.

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UL 746E:2016 - Start year: : 2016
Description:

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Industrial Laminates, Filament Wound Tubing, Vulcanized Fibre, and Materials Used In Printed-Wiring Boards

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover test procedures to be used for the evaluation of industrial laminates, filament wound tubing, vulcanized fibre, and materials for use in fabricating printed wiring boards.

1.2 These requirements provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials, that are intended to provide guidance to the material manufacturer, the fabricator, the end product manufacturer, safety engineers and other interested parties.

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UL 746A:2012 - Start year: : 2012
Description:

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Short Term Property Evaluations

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover short-term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of materials used for parts intended for specific applications in electrical end products.

1.2 Together with the requirements mentioned in Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 5, these investigations provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance for the material manufacturer, the molder, the end-product manufacturer, safety engineers, and other interested parties.

1.3 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

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UL 746B:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Long Term Property Evaluations

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover long-term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of materials used for parts intended for specific applications in end products.

1.2 Together with the Standards mentioned in Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 3, these investigations provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance for the material manufacturer, the molder, the end-product manufacturer, safety engineers, and other interested parties.

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UL 746E:2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Industrial Laminates, Filament Wound Tubing, Vulcanized Fibre, and Materials Used In Printed Wiring Boards

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover test procedures to be used for the evaluation of industrial laminates, filament wound tubing, vulcanized fibre, and materials for use in fabricating printed wiring boards.

1.2 These requirements provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials, that are intended to provide guidance to the material manufacturer, the fabricator, the end product manufacturer, safety engineers and other interested parties.

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UL 746A:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Short Term Property Evaluations

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 746A dated June 24, 2022 includes a new exception to 9.9.2(c).

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover short-term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of materials used for parts intended for specific applications in electrical end products.

1.2 Together with the requirements mentioned in Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 5, these investigations provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance for the material manufacturer, the molder, the end-product manufacturer, safety engineers, and other interested parties.

1.3 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

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UL 746E:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Industrial Laminates, Filament Wound Tubing, Vulcanized Fibre, and Materials Used In Printed Wiring Boards

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 746E dated June 24, 2022 includes the following changes:

– Update to 8.2, 8.2A, 8.2B, Table 8.2, and Table 9.3

– Clarification of Conformal Coating Figure 22.1

– Add Alternative Oven Conditioning to Sections 19.3 and 19.9 Multilayer Dissimilar Material Evaluation; 19.3.6 and 19.9.2.1

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover test procedures to be used for the evaluation of industrial laminates, filament wound tubing, vulcanized fibre, and materials for use in fabricating printed wiring boards.

1.2 These requirements provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials, that are intended to provide guidance to the material manufacturer, the fabricator, the end product manufacturer, safety engineers and other interested parties.

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UL 746F:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Flexible Dielectric Film Materials for Use in Printed Wiring Boards and Flexible Materials Interconnect Constructions

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 746F dated June 24, 2022 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Clarify Test Sample Cutting Orientation in 8.1.13A, Table 8.2, and New Figure 8.0..

– Update Table 8.1 Dielectric Film Material Requirements.

– Update Table 8.2 Dielectric Film Material Performance Profile Index.

– Updating Stabilization Period Reference of Clause 4.2; 14.5.1, 14.5.9, 15.5.1, 15.5.13, 15.5.15, 17.5.1, 17.5.9, 18.5.1, 19.5.1, 20.5.1 and 20.5.10.

Scope

1.1 Flexible materials shall be defined as films or materials exhibiting flexible properties.

1.2 These requirements cover short term and long term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of flexible material, film, base material, conductor adhesive material, bonding film, cover lay, and other thin film materials used for parts intended for specific applications in end products.

1.3 Together with the Standards mentioned in the Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 6, these requirements provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance to the material manufacturer, the fabricator, the end product manufacturer, safety engineers and other interested parties.

1.4 Compliance with these requirements does not indicate the product is acceptable for use as a component of an end product without further evaluation.

1.5 These requirements do not apply to the evaluation of rigid industrial laminates having a thickness greater than 0.25 mm (0.010 inch). For materials with thicknesses greater than 0.25 mm refer to the Standard for Polymeric Materials – Industrial Laminates, Filament Wound Tubing, Vulcanized Fibre, and Materials Used in Printed Wiring Boards, UL 746E.

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UL 746C:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 746C dated June 30, 2022 includes clarification on the use of the Gardner Impact Test and End-Product Ball-Impact for UV light Exposure evaluation; 25.1, 25.3, Table 25.1, 57.2.6 – 57.2.11 and Figure 57.1 – Figure 57.3.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover parts made of polymeric materials that are used in electrical equipment and describe the various test procedures and their use in the testing of such parts and equipment.

1.2 These requirements do not cover the specific insulating systems that are covered by the requirements contained in the Standard for Systems of Insulating Materials – General, UL 1446.

1.3 Test procedures are provided herein for the evaluation of polymeric materials in specific applications. These test procedures include references to data obtained from small-scale property tests conducted under standard conditions as well as other practical means of evaluation.

1.4 Unless otherwise indicated, parts made by Additive-Manufacturing (AM) Technology shall be evaluated by subjecting the end-product part or test specimens cut from the end-product part to the specified test. For preselection purposes, test specimens printed in the specified dimensions or cut to the specified dimensions from a printed part may represent the end product when the same production conditions are used.

 

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UL 746A:2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Short Term Property Evaluations

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover short-term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of materials used for parts intended for specific applications in electrical end products.

1.2 Together with the requirements mentioned in Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 5, these investigations provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance for the material manufacturer, the molder, the end-product manufacturer, safety engineers, and other interested parties.

1.3 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

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UL 711:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 711 dated January 5, 2023 includes a revision to 8.1.4.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover rating, and performance during fire tests, of fire extinguishers intended for use in attacking Class A, B, C, D, and K fires as defined herein. These requirements also cover performance during fire tests of fire extinguishing agents for application on Class D fires. The ultimate rating of an extinguisher or the prescribed use of an extinguisher or fire extinguishing agent is based on its fire-extinguishing potential as determined by fire tests and presupposes installation and use in accordance in the United States with the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 10, and with the National Fire Code of Canada.

1.2 Fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing agents, or both shall also comply with the requirements for construction and performance as applicable to specific types, designs, sizes, and arrangements. Such additional requirements include ANSI/UL 8 CAN/ULC-S554, ANSI/UL154 CAN/ULC-S503, ANSI/UL 299 CAN/ULC-S504, ANSI/UL 626 CAN/ULC S507, and ANSI/UL 2129 CAN/ULC S566 and are not within the scope of these requirements.

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UL 746B:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Long Term Property Evaluations

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover long-term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of materials used for parts intended for specific applications in end products.

1.2 Together with the Standards mentioned in Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 3, these investigations provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance for the material manufacturer, the molder, the end-product manufacturer, safety engineers, and other interested parties.

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UL 94:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover tests for flammability of polymeric materials used for parts in devices and appliances. They are intended to serve as a preliminary indication of their acceptability with respect to flammability for a particular application.

1.2 The methods described in this Standard involve standard size specimens and are intended to be used solely to measure and describe the flammability properties of materials, used in devices and appliances, in response to a small open flame or radiant heat source under controlled laboratory conditions.

1.3 The tests in the Standard for Tests for Flammability of Small Polymeric Component Materials should be used to evaluate small components which contain materials that can not be fabricated into standardized specimens in the minimum use thickness and subjected to applicable preselection tests in UL 94. Test procedures in UL 1694 are applicable to small components with an overall volume of less than 2500 mm3 (0.15 in3). UL 1694 is generally not applicable to small components with an overall volume greater than 2500 mm3 (0.15 in3).

1.4 The final acceptance of the material is dependent upon its use in complete equipment that conforms with the standards applicable to such equipment. The flammability classification required of a material is dependent upon the equipment or device involved and the particular use of the material. The performance level of a material determined by these methods shall not be assumed to correlate with its performance in end-use application. The actual response to heat and flame of materials depends upon the size and form, and also on the end-use of the product using the material. Assessment of other important characteristics in the end-use application includes, but is not limited to, factors such as ease of ignition, burning rate, flame spread, fuel contribution, intensity of burning, and products of combustion.

1.5 If found to be appropriate, the requirements are applied to other nonmetallic materials.

1.6 These tests, with the exception of the Radiant Panel Test in Section 10, are not applicable to the evaluation of parts where the thickness exceeds 13.0 mm or where the surface area exceeds 1 m2. These requirements do not cover polymeric materials when used for building construction, finishing, or contents such as wall and floor coverings, furnishings, decorative objects and so forth. In addition, the fire resistance (in terms of an hourly rating), flame spread, smoke characterization, and heat release rate is not evaluated. Other fire tests exist and shall be used to evaluate the flammability of materials in the intended end-use-product configuration.

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UL 962:2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

Household and Commercial Furnishings

Notes:

This revision of ANSI/UL 962 dated January 12, 2021 was issued to incorporate the following changes:

– Addition Of Requirements For Furnishings With Plumbing Fixtures And Rooms Or Booths With A Ceiling; 1.1, 2.7.2, 2.7.3, 2.8.3 – 2.8.5, 2.20.1, 2.49.2, 2.58.1, 3.11, 9.2.19, Section 13A, 17.2.1, 17.2.2, 17.2.4, Section 25A, Sections 32B – 32D, 36.1.7, 36.1.8.1, Sections 37A – 37E, 49.2.1, Section 52.3, 59.3, Sections 60.6 – 60.10, 67.39 – 67.44, 72.22 – 72.26, Table 72.1, 87.3, 97.7 – 97.10

– Addition Of Alternate Control Requirements For Area III, Alternate Low-Voltage Locked Rotor Test, Clarification Of Safety Control Requirements, And Clarification Of Partial Loading For Stability Testing; 2.11.1 – 2.11.3, 2.12.1.1 – 2.12.1.6, 10.1A.3, 22.1.1, Section 22.2, 28A.1, Section 30, Section 30A, Section 30B, Section 60 (title), SA10.1 – SA10.4

– Addition Of New Service Area Requirements; 2.15.1, 2.15.2, 2.37.1, 10.2.5, Section 28B, Section 45, Section 45A, 68.6, Section 79 (title), 79.5

– Addition Of Definitions For Receptacles And Revision To The Overcurrent Protection Requirements; 2.45.1, 2.45.2, 24.8, Table 24.1

– Revisions To Allow The Use Of More Than 2 Power Supply Cords For Commercial And Institutional Applications; 9.3.1, 66.3, 67.13, 67.13.1, 67.23.1, 74.6

– Clarification Of Stability And Compression Testing Requirements; 38.2.3, 38.2.3.1, 38.3.2, 38.4.2, SD11.6.2.5

– Revisions To Remove Technical Bulletin 133, Flammability Test Procedures For Seating Furniture For Use In Public Occupancies And Replace It With Technical Bulletin 117, Requirements, Test Procedure And Apparatus For Testing The Flame Resistance Of Resilient Filling Materials Used In Upholstered Furniture; 31.2.1, 31.2.2, SE4.3, SE4.4

– Revisions To Specific Loading Test Method Requirements To Include The Weight Of a Bed Foundation And / Or Mattress; 36.2.1, Table 36.2

– Addition Of Marking Requirements To Specify Marking For Specific Foundation And Mattress Combinations; 67.39

– Revision To Spill Test Procedure Requirements To Clarify That A Furnishing Receptacle May Also Be A USB Receptacle; 62.1.5

– Revisions To Remove References To Commercial Displays In UL 962; 1.1, 1.17, 67.29

– Revisions To Paragraph 6.1 To Clarify The Exception Allowing For Shipment Of Furnishings Pre-Wired With Electrical Connections Made By Connectors

– Revisions To Section 10.4, Electrical Enclosures Of Polymeric Materials, To Clarify Requirements Applicable To Portable Equipment Used In Stationary And Fixed Furnishings; 2.7.0, 10.4.1, 10.4.2, 67.39

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover:

  1. a) Motor-operated furniture, such as motor-operated beds, chairs, audio/video motorized carts/stands and blood donor chairs;

  2. b) Electrified and non-electrified furniture;

  3. c) Non-seasonal electrical decorations such as lava lamps and wave machines;

  4. d) Home and individual office furnishings, such as study carrels, consoles and desks;

  5. e) Commercial product and informational retail sale displays such as:

    1. 1) Shelving units (Gondolas);

    2. 2) Merchandise kiosks (such as the mini-stores in the middle of a mall);

    3. 3) Cash station stands (POS – Point of Sale);

    4. 4) Motorized carpet displays; and

    5. 5) Product platforms

  6. fe) Electrified building components, such as heated and electro-chromatic windows and illuminated mirror and bathroom cabinets;

  7. gf) Illuminated mirrors, which may include heaters and/or monitors;

  8. hg) Other similar miscellaneous furnishings intended for use in residential or commercial environments;

  9. ih) Conference room tables; and

  10. ji) Massage tables and chairs.;

  11. j) Laboratory benches with and without sinks; and

  12. k) Enclosed rooms, such as booths and rooms with ceilings (these are not considered furnishings).

1.2 These requirements cover products rated 600 V ac or less.

1.3 A furnishing intended to support audio/video equipment shall be evaluated in accordance with one of the following:

  1. a) If the audio/video support system is not motorized and an entertainment center, cart, or a stand and it is intended for support or attachment of audio/video equipment, the Standard for Household, Commercial, and Institutional-Use Carts, Stands and Entertainment Centers for Use with Audio and/or Video Equipment, UL 1678 applies;

  2. b) If the audio/video support system is intended to be mounted to walls, ceilings or another part of a building structure as the primary support means (it is not touching the floor), the Standard for Wall- and Ceiling-Mounts and Accessories, UL 2442, applies.

  3. c) If a cart, stand or support surface is supplied with the audio or video equipment by the manufacturer of the audio or video equipment, the requirements contained in the Standard for Audio, Video, and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements, UL 60065, the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1, as applicable to the product applies or the Standard for Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1: Safety Requirements, UL 62368-1;

  4. d) Information Technology and Communications Equipment Cabinets, Enclosure and Rack Systems are investigated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1 or the Standard for Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1: Safety Requirements, UL 62368-1;

  5. e) For retail product displays and all other type of furnishings incorporating audio/video equipment to attract attention to the products for sale, UL 962 applies.

1.4 These requirements do not cover products intended for patient care areas. Patient care area products utilized under the supervision of a health care professional are covered by the Standard for Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements for Safety, UL 60601-1.

1.5 Motorized equipment used for massaging and exercising is covered under the Standard for Motor-Operated Massage and Exercise Machines, UL 1647.

1.6 Office furnishing systems (panel systems) are covered by the Standard for Office Furnishings, UL 1286.

1.7 Illuminated display cases, showcases and cabinets, such as jewelry display cases, used in commercial applications are covered by the Standard for Wired Cabinets, UL 65.

1.8 Advertising displays may also be covered by the Standard for Electric Signs, UL 48.

1.9 Self-contained, custom-built kiosks that provide information, ticket machines, electronic point-of-sale products, customer self-checkout stands, and business application products are covered by the Outline of Investigation for Custom Built Kiosks, UL 2361.

1.10 These requirements do not cover portable luminaires. The Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires, UL 153, covers portable luminaires

1.11 A product that employs an electromagnetic interference filter shall also comply with the Standard for Electromagnetic Interference Filters, UL 1283. A product that employs a transient voltage surge suppressor shall also comply with the Standard for Surge Protective Devices, UL 1449. Telephone equipment and communication circuit protectors included in a furnishing shall comply with the requirements in the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1, and the requirements in the Standard for Secondary Protectors for Communications Circuits, UL 497A, respectively. A furnishing that incorporates an antenna discharge unit or provides antenna connections to a television, a high-voltage video product, or antenna shall comply with the applicable requirements in the Standard for Antenna – Discharge Units, UL 452, and the Standard for Audio-Video Products and Accessories, UL 1492. A product that employs ground-fault protection shall comply with the requirements in the Standard for Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters, UL 943.

1.12 Bunk bed structural requirements are covered by the Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bunk Beds, ASTM F1427. Any electrical components of bunk beds are required to meet the applicable requirements of UL 962.

1.13 Toy chest structural requirements are covered by the Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Chests, ASTM F834. Any electrical components of these products are required to meet the applicable requirements of UL 962.

1.14 These requirements do not cover products that are specifically intended for infants or juveniles. Cribs are covered by Federal Register 16 CFR Parts 1219, 1220, and 1500 Safety Standards for Full-Size Baby Cribs and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs.

1.15 Furnishings incorporating low pressure inflators are covered by the Standard for Motor-Operated Air Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, and Painting Equipment, UL 1450, and in addition shall comply with the applicable requirements of UL 962.

1.16 These requirements do not cover seasonal (holiday products) – A product painted in colors to suggest a holiday theme such as a snow covering, a figure in a holiday costume, or any decoration associated with a holiday or particular season of the year.

1.17 These requirements do not cover furnishings, equipment or appliances that are covered by requirements that are separate from this standardretail case goods or merchandise displays. These displays are covered by the Standard for Retail Fixtures and Merchandise Displays, UL 970.

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UL 746D:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Fabricated Parts

Notes:

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This revision of ANSI/UL 746D dated December 7, 2023 includes the removal of requirements for Recycled Plastics Test Program: 2.5A, 2.5B, 2.11, 2.12A, 3.2.2, 10.1.1, Figure 10.1, 10.2.1 – 10.2.7, Table 10.0, 10.3.1 – 10.3.7, 10.4.1 – 10.4.5 and Table 10.1

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover a program applicable to parts that have been molded or fabricated from polymeric material and describe the material-identity control system intended to provide traceability of the material used for the polymeric parts through the handling, molding or fabrication, and shipping operations. Guidelines are also provided for acceptable blending or simple compounding operations that may affect risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.

1.2 This program is intended to provide quick verification of material identification by means of an identification marking on the part, or on the carton in which the part is shipped, or in a specification sheet placed within the shipping carton with the part. This program is intended to eliminate the uncertainty of the polymeric material identity in the end-use product and to reduce the possibility of field problems caused by the use of incorrect compounds.

1.3 The polymeric-material identity program covered by this standard is intended to provide traceability for molded finished parts (that is, enclosures, internal equipment parts, and the like) that are to be factory-installed components of other equipment where the acceptability of the combination is to be determined.

1.4 This program is not intended for manufacturing operations that add colorants or other additives to plastic materials using hot-compounding techniques that subject the material to an additional heat history and ship pellets as finished parts. This program is not intended to provide traceability for polymeric materials that are intended for field installation.

1.5 Requirements and methods for the evaluation of metallized or painted parts are contained in the Standard for Polymeric Materials – Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations, UL 746C, and the requirements for Polymeric Materials – Short Term Property Evaluations, UL 746A. Reference should be made to the applicable individual product standard for performance requirements covering the part or assembly.

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UL 746C:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations

Notes:

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This revision of ANSI/UL 746C dated November 30, 2023 includes the following changes:

Addition of Requirements for Clarification of Adhesives For Specialized Applications and Inclusion of Equation to Calculate Thermal Endurance Profile Lines: 39.1, 40.1, 40.2, 40.3, 41.1.1, 41.2.1, 41.2.2, 41.2.3, 41.3, 41.3.1, 41.3.2, 69.1.2, 69.1.3, 69.1.4, 69.1.5, 69.2.1, 69.2.2, 69.2.3, 69.3.1, Table 69.1, 69.3.2, Table 69.2, 69.3.3, 69.3.4, 69.3.5, 69.4.1, 69.4.2, 69.5.1, 69.5.2, Table 69.3, 69.6, 69.6.1, 69.6.2, Table 69.4, 69.7.3, and 69.7.4

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover parts made of polymeric materials that are used in electrical equipment and describe the various test procedures and their use in the testing of such parts and equipment.

1.2 These requirements do not cover the specific insulating systems that are covered by the requirements contained in the Standard for Systems of Insulating Materials – General, UL 1446.

1.3 Test procedures are provided herein for the evaluation of polymeric materials in specific applications. These test procedures include references to data obtained from small-scale property tests conducted under standard conditions as well as other practical means of evaluation.

1.4 Unless otherwise indicated, parts made by Additive-Manufacturing (AM) Technology shall be evaluated by subjecting the end-product part or test specimens cut from the end-product part to the specified test. For preselection purposes, test specimens printed in the specified dimensions or cut to the specified dimensions from a printed part may represent the end product when the same production conditions are used.

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UL 962:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Household and Commercial Furnishings

Notes:

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This new edition of ANSI/UL 962 dated October 21, 2022 is being issued to correct cross references, address mandatory language, reflect standards writing conventions, clarify requirements, and other miscellaneous updates.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover:

  1. a) Motor-operated furniture, such as motor-operated beds, chairs, audio/video motorized carts/stands and blood donor chairs as well as the motorized drives for these units;

  2. b) Electrified and non-electrified furniture;

  3. c) Non-seasonal electrical decorations such as lava lamps and wave machines;

  4. d) Home office furnishings, such as consoles, tables and desks;

  5. e) Electrified building components, such as heated and electro-chromatic windows and illuminated mirror and bathroom cabinets;

  6. f) Illuminated mirrors, which may include heaters and/or monitors;

  7. g) Commercial tables, lab benches, and similar furnishings not provided with work surfaces, which includes secondary surfaces (shelves);

  8. h) Commercial work surfaces, which include secondary surfaces (shelves) intended to be used with the furnishings covered in (g);

  9. i) Massage tables and chairs;

  10. j) Laboratory benches with and without sinks;

  11. k) Enclosed rooms, such as booths and rooms with ceilings (these are not considered furnishings); and

  12. l) Other similar miscellaneous furnishings intended for use in residential or commercial environments.

1.2 These requirements cover products rated 600 V ac or less.

1.3 A furnishing intended to support audio/video equipment shall be evaluated in accordance with one of the following:

  1. a) If the audio/video support system is not motorized and an entertainment center, cart, or a stand and it is intended for support or attachment of audio/video equipment, UL 1678 applies;

  2. b) If the audio/video support system is intended to be mounted to walls, ceilings or another part of a building structure as the primary support means (it is not touching the floor), UL 2442 applies.

  3. c) If a cart, stand or support surface is supplied with the audio or video equipment by the manufacturer of the audio or video equipment, the requirements specified in UL 62368-1 applies;

  4. d) Information technology and communications equipment cabinets, enclosure and rack systems are investigated to UL 62368-1;

  5. e) For retail product displays and all other type of furnishings incorporating audio/video equipment to attract attention to the products for sale, this Standard applies.

1.4 These requirements do not cover products intended for patient care areas. Patient care area products utilized under the supervision of a health care professional are covered by UL 60601-1.

1.5 Motorized equipment used for massaging and exercising is covered under UL 1647.

1.6 Office furnishing systems (panel systems) are covered by UL 1286 and individual commercial office furnishings are covered by UL 2999.

1.7 Illuminated display cases, showcases and cabinets, such as jewelry display cases, used in commercial applications are covered by UL 65.

1.8 Advertising displays may also be covered by UL 48.

1.9 Self-contained, custom-built kiosks that provide information, ticket machines, electronic point-of-sale products, customer self-checkout stands, and business application products are covered by UL 2361.

1.10 These requirements do not cover portable luminaires. UL 153 covers portable luminaires.

1.11 A product that employs an electromagnetic interference filter shall also comply with UL 1283. A product that employs a transient voltage surge suppressor shall also comply with UL 1449. A furnishing that incorporates an antenna discharge unit or provides antenna connections to a television, a high-voltage video product, or antenna shall comply with the applicable requirements in UL 452 and UL 1492. A product that employs ground-fault protection shall comply with the requirements in UL 943.

1.12 Bunk bed structural requirements are covered by ASTM F1427. Any electrical components of bunk beds are required to comply with the applicable requirements of UL 962.

1.13 Toy chest structural requirements are covered by ASTM F963. Any electrical components of these products are required to comply with the applicable requirements of UL 962.

1.14 These requirements do not cover products that are specifically intended for infants or juveniles. Cribs are covered by Federal Register 16 CFR Parts 1219, 1220, and 1500

1.15 Furnishings incorporating low pressure inflators are covered by UL 1450, and in addition shall comply with the applicable requirements of UL 962.

1.16 These requirements do not cover seasonal (holiday products) – A product painted in colors to suggest a holiday theme such as a snow covering, a figure in a holiday costume, or any decoration associated with a holiday or particular season of the year.

1.17 These requirements do not cover retail case goods or merchandise displays. These displays are covered by UL 970.

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UL 1692-2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Coil Forms

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover parts made of polymeric materials that are used in electrical equipment and describe the various test procedures and their use in the testing of such parts and equipment.

1.2 These requirements do not cover the specific insulating systems that are covered by the requirements contained in the Standard for Systems of Insulating Materials, General, UL 1446.

1.3 Test procedures are provided herein for the evaluation of polymeric materials in specific applications. These test procedures include references to data obtained from small-scale property tests conducted under standard conditions as well as other practical means of evaluation.

1.4 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this Standard, and that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to determine that the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this Standard is maintained. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this Standard shall not be judged to comply with this Standard. Where appropriate, revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this Standard.

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UL 746A-2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Short Term Property Evaluations

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover short-term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of materials used for parts intended for specific applications in electrical end products.

1.2 Together with the requirements mentioned in Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 5, these investigations provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance for the material manufacturer, the molder, the end-product manufacturer, safety engineers, and other interested parties.

1.3 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

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UL 94:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This new edition of ANSI/UL 94 dated February 28, 2023 includes the removal of corner radius requirement for the plate specimen in 9.3.2, and also incorporates editorial changes including renumbering and reformatting to align with current style.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover tests for flammability of polymeric materials used for parts in devices and appliances. They are intended to serve as a preliminary indication of their acceptability with respect to flammability for a particular application.

1.2 The methods described in this Standard involve standard size specimens and are intended to be used solely to measure and describe the flammability properties of materials, used in devices and appliances, in response to a small open flame or radiant heat source under controlled laboratory conditions.

1.3 The tests in the Standard for Tests for Flammability of Small Polymeric Component Materials, UL 1694, should be used to evaluate small components which contain materials that can not be fabricated into standardized specimens in the minimum use thickness and subjected to applicable preselection tests in UL 94. Test procedures in UL 1694 are applicable to small components with an overall volume of less than 2500 mm3 (0.15 in3). UL 1694 is generally not applicable to small components with an overall volume greater than 2500 mm3 (0.15 in3).

1.4 The final acceptance of the material is dependent upon its use in complete equipment that conforms with the standards applicable to such equipment. The flammability classification required of a material is dependent upon the equipment or device involved and the particular use of the material. The performance level of a material determined by these methods shall not be assumed to correlate with its performance in end-use application. The actual response to heat and flame of materials depends upon the size and form, and also on the end-use of the product using the material. Assessment of other important characteristics in the end-use application includes, but is not limited to, factors such as ease of ignition, burning rate, flame spread, fuel contribution, intensity of burning, and products of combustion.

1.5 If found to be appropriate, the requirements are applied to other nonmetallic materials.

1.6 These tests, with the exception of the Radiant Panel Flame Spread Test, Section 10, are not applicable to the evaluation of parts where the thickness exceeds 13.0 mm or where the surface area exceeds 1 m2. These requirements do not cover polymeric materials when used for building construction, finishing, or contents such as wall and floor coverings, furnishings, decorative objects and so forth. In addition, the fire resistance (in terms of an hourly rating), flame spread, smoke characterization, and heat release rate is not evaluated. Other fire tests exist and shall be used to evaluate the flammability of materials in the intended end-use-product configuration.

 

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UL 300:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover the performance during fire tests of pre-engineered fire extinguishing system units intended for the protection of commercial cooking equipment for restaurants, cafeterias and other similar venues. For installation requirements, see the following documents: NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems; NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations; NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems; and the National Building Code of Canada. Note that local authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted prior to installation.

1.2 Pre-engineered fire extinguishing system units, agents, or both shall also comply with the requirements for construction and performance as applicable to specific types, designs, sizes, and arrangements. Such additional requirements include ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 1254 and are not within the scope of these requirements for fire tests.

1.3 The term "product" as used in this standard refers to all fire extinguishing systems or any part thereof covered by the requirements unless specifically noted otherwise.

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ULC 300:2019 - Start year: : 2019
Description:

Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 300 dated July 6, 2022 includes requirements for the commercially available deep fat fryer with an electric powered heating source; 6.2.1.

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UL 300:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover the performance during fire tests of pre-engineered fire extinguishing system units intended for the protection of commercial cooking equipment for restaurants, cafeterias and other similar venues. For installation requirements, see the following documents: NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems; NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations; NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems; and the National Building Code of Canada. Note that local authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted prior to installation.

1.2 Pre-engineered fire extinguishing system units, agents, or both shall also comply with the requirements for construction and performance as applicable to specific types, designs, sizes, and arrangements. Such additional requirements include ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 1254 and are not within the scope of these requirements for fire tests.

1.3 The term "product" as used in this standard refers to all fire extinguishing systems or any part thereof covered by the requirements unless specifically noted otherwise.

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UL 746A:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Short Term Property Evaluations

UL Red Line

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover short-term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of materials used for parts intended for specific applications in electrical end products.

1.2 Together with the requirements mentioned in Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 5, these investigations provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance for the material manufacturer, the molder, the end-product manufacturer, safety engineers, and other interested parties.

1.3 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

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UL 746B:2024 RLV - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Long Term Property Evaluations

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover long-term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of materials used for parts intended for specific applications in end products.

1.2 Together with the Standards mentioned in Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 3, these investigations provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance for the material manufacturer, the molder, the end-product manufacturer, safety engineers, and other interested parties.

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UL 746C:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover parts made of polymeric materials that are used in electrical equipment and describe the various test procedures and their use in the testing of such parts and equipment.

1.2 These requirements do not cover the specific insulating systems that are covered by the requirements contained in the Standard for Systems of Insulating Materials – General, UL 1446.

1.3 Test procedures are provided herein for the evaluation of polymeric materials in specific applications. These test procedures include references to data obtained from small-scale property tests conducted under standard conditions as well as other practical means of evaluation.

1.4 Unless otherwise indicated, parts made by Additive-Manufacturing (AM) Technology shall be evaluated by subjecting the end-product part or test specimens cut from the end-product part to the specified test. For preselection purposes, test specimens printed in the specified dimensions or cut to the specified dimensions from a printed part may represent the end product when the same production conditions are used.

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UL 991:2004 - Start year: : 2004
Description:

Standard for Tests for Safety-Related Controls Employing Solid-State Devices

Notes:

1.1 These requirements apply to controls that employ solid-state devices and are intended for specified safety-related protective functions.

1.2 These requirements address the potential risks unique to the electronic nature of a control. Equipment or components employing an electronic feature shall also comply with the basic construction and performance requirements contained in the applicable end-product or component standard. These requirements are intended to supplement applicable end-product or component standards and are not intended to serve as the sole basis for investigating the risks of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons associated with a control.

1.3 These requirements do not cover controls covered by end-product standards in which an electronic control investigation is specified.

1.4 Sections 9 – 22 contain standardized test methods for investigating the performance of an electronic control when subjected to particular environmental stresses. The suitability of each test to a given control shall be determined by the end-product standard(s). Determination shall include an assessment of:

a)    Whether the control will be exposed to a particular environmental stress in its application, and

b)    Whether the response of the control to a particular environmental stress is relevant to its intended safety-related protective function in its application.

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UL 991:2010 - Start year: : 2010
Description:

Standard for Tests for Safety-Related Controls Employing Solid-State Devices

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements apply to controls that employ solid-state devices and are intended for specified safety-related protective functions.

1.2 These requirements address the potential risks unique to the electronic nature of a control. Equipment or components employing an electronic feature shall also comply with the basic construction and performance requirements contained in the applicable end-product or component standard. These requirements are intended to supplement applicable end-product or component standards and are not intended to serve as the sole basis for investigating the risks of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons associated with a control.

1.3 These requirements do not cover controls covered by end-product standards in which an electronic control investigation is specified.

1.4 Sections 9 - 22 contain standardized test methods for investigating the performance of an electronic control when subjected to particular environmental stresses. The suitability of each test to a given control shall be determined by the end-product standard(s). Determination shall include an assessment of:

a)    Whether the control will be exposed to a particular environmental stress in its application, and

b)    Whether the response of the control to a particular environmental stress is relevant to its intended safety-related protective function in its application.

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UL 991:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Tests for Safety-Related Controls Employing Solid-State Devices

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements apply to controls that employ solid-state devices and are intended for specified safety-related protective functions.

1.2 These requirements address the potential risks unique to the electronic nature of a control. Equipment or components employing an electronic feature shall also comply with the basic construction and performance requirements contained in the applicable end-product or component standard. These requirements are intended to supplement applicable end-product or component standards and are not intended to serve as the sole basis for investigating the risks of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons associated with a control.

1.3 These requirements do not cover controls covered by end-product standards in which an electronic control investigation is specified.

1.4 Sections 9 - 22 contain standardized test methods for investigating the performance of an electronic control when subjected to particular environmental stresses. The suitability of each test to a given control shall be determined by the end-product standard(s). Determination shall include an assessment of:

a)    Whether the control will be exposed to a particular environmental stress in its application, and

b)    Whether the response of the control to a particular environmental stress is relevant to its intended safety-related protective function in its application.

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UL 746B:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Polymeric Materials - Long Term Property Evaluations

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover long-term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of materials used for parts intended for specific applications in end products.

1.2 Together with the Standards mentioned in Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 3, these investigations provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance for the material manufacturer, the molder, the end-product manufacturer, safety engineers, and other interested parties.

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ULC 1001:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

Notes:
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UL 199:2024 RLV - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Automatic Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover automatic sprinklers including conventional, spray, sidewall, extended coverage, residential, certain specific application sprinklers and storage sprinklers including early suppression fast response (ESFR) intended for installation on sprinkler systems for fire-protection service. Requirements for the installation and use of sprinklers are included in the National Building Code of Canada, Standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13; Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, NFPA 13D; and Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, NFPA 13R; as well as other applicable NFPA Standards.

1.2 The requirements in this standard are not intended to restrict the application of representative fire and other tests for special sprinklers, as referenced in Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13, that are intended to provide protection for specific fire hazards.

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UL 746A:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Short Term Property Evaluations

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover short-term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of materials used for parts intended for specific applications in electrical end products.

1.2 Together with the requirements mentioned in Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 5, these investigations provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance for the material manufacturer, the molder, the end-product manufacturer, safety engineers, and other interested parties.

1.3 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

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UL 746B:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Polymeric Materials - Long Term Property Evaluations

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover long-term test procedures to be used for the evaluation of materials used for parts intended for specific applications in end products.

1.2 Together with the Standards mentioned in Supplementary Test Procedures, Section 3, these investigations provide data with respect to the physical, electrical, flammability, thermal, and other properties of the materials under consideration and are intended to provide guidance for the material manufacturer, the molder, the end-product manufacturer, safety engineers, and other interested parties.

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Application: Transformers
UL 5085-2:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Low Voltage Transformers - Part 2: General Purpose Transformers

Notes:

This new edition of ANSI/UL 5085-2 includes Alternate Temperature Rise Test Loading Methods.

Scope

1.1 As noted in Low Voltage Transformers – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 5085-1, or CSA C22.2 No. 66.1, Low Voltage Transformers – Part 1: General Requirements, the requirements of Part 2 cover:

  1. a) Air-cooled transformers and reactors for general use;

  2. b) Autotransformers;

  3. c) Ferroresonant transformers;

  4. d) Cord-connected transformers; and

  5. e) Transformers incorporating overcurrent or over-temperature protective devices, transient voltage surge protectors, or capacitors.

1.7 These requirements do not cover Class 2 and Class 3 transformers (which are evaluated in Part 3).

1.8 Part 2 is intended to be used in conjunction with Part 1. The numbering of the clauses in Part 2 corresponds to the numbered clauses in Part 1. The requirements in Part 1 apply unless modified by Part 2.

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Application: Ventilation
UL 705:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Power Ventilators

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover power ventilators of the roof-and wall-mounted types and duct fans of the straight-through type intended for commercial or industrial use, residential fans intended for heated and conditioned air and for connection to permanently installed wiring systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements also cover dryer exhaust duct power ventilators (DEDPV) for single residential dryers.

1.2.1 These requirements cover roof or wall-mounted ventilators and duct fans of the straight-through type for restaurant exhaust appliances.

1.2.2 These requirements cover power ventilators for restaurant exhaust appliances.

1.2.3 These requirements cover power ventilators for smoke control systems.

1.3 These requirements do not cover the following:

a) Ventilating equipment such as attic, wall-insert, ceiling-insert, household hood, window fans, or canopy fans or blowers;

b) Air-moving equipment with integral air-tempering means;

c) Dryer type fans used for drying carpets or floors;

d) Household and commercial blower inflator type fans;

e) Evaporative coolers; Evaporative cooler pumps, including retrofit pumps;

f) Air filtering appliances;

g) Deodorizers and air fresheners;

h) Component fans;

i) Low voltage component fans;

j) Fans and blowers that circulate air, such as desk, ceiling-suspended, and hassock fans;

k) Ventilators rated more than 600 volts;

l) Ventilators employing universal motors rated more than 250 volts;

m) Air heaters equipped with fans;

n) Draft fans for furnaces;

o) Heating-ventilating units;

p) Blowers employed as components in equipment such as furnaces, mechanical-refrigeration equipment, or air conditioners;

q) Fusible links and similar equipment that may be provided to disconnect a fan or close shutters in the event of fire;

r) Ventilators specifically intended for use in exhausting any of the following: gases other than air, atmospheres causing corrosion to the ventilator, air with water spray, or flammable vapors; or

s) Ventilators for the removal or conveyance of dust, stock, or refuse.

t) Microwaves, ventilating and otherwise; and

u) Ducted and non-ducted heat recovery units.

Start Year / Status
UL 705:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Safety for Power Ventilator

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover power ventilators of the roof-and wall-mounted types and duct fans of the straight-through type intended for commercial or industrial use, residential fans intended for heated and conditioned air and for connection to permanently installed wiring systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements also cover dryer exhaust duct power ventilators (DEDPV) for single residential dryers.

1.2.1 These requirements cover roof or wall-mounted ventilators and duct fans of the straight-through type for restaurant exhaust appliances.

1.2.2 These requirements cover power ventilators for restaurant exhaust appliances.

1.2.3 These requirements cover power ventilators for smoke control systems.

1.3 These requirements do not cover the following:

a) Ventilating equipment such as attic, wall-insert, ceiling-insert, household hood, window fans, or canopy fans or blowers;

b) Air-moving equipment with integral air-tempering means;

c) Dryer type fans used for drying carpets or floors;

d) Household and commercial blower inflator type fans;

e) Evaporative coolers; Evaporative cooler pumps, including retrofit pumps;

f) Air filtering appliances;

g) Deodorizers and air fresheners;

h) Component fans;

i) Low voltage component fans;

j) Fans and blowers that circulate air, such as desk, ceiling-suspended, and hassock fans;

k) Ventilators rated more than 600 volts;

l) Ventilators employing universal motors rated more than 250 volts;

m) Air heaters equipped with fans;

n) Draft fans for furnaces;

o) Heating-ventilating units;

p) Blowers employed as components in equipment such as furnaces, mechanical-refrigeration equipment, or air conditioners;

q) Fusible links and similar equipment that may be provided to disconnect a fan or close shutters in the event of fire;

r) Ventilators specifically intended for use in exhausting any of the following: gases other than air, atmospheres causing corrosion to the ventilator, air with water spray, or flammable vapors; or

s) Ventilators for the removal or conveyance of dust, stock, or refuse.

t) Microwaves, ventilating and otherwise; and

u) Ducted and non-ducted heat recovery units.

Start Year / Status
Application: Voltage < or = 1000 Vac
UL 60947-1:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 1: General rules

This standard applies, when required by the relevant product standard, to switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as "equipment" and intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c.

Notes:

It does not apply to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies which are dealt with in IEC 60439.

In certain clauses or subclauses of this standard, the equipment covered by this standard is also referred to as "device", to be consistent with the text of such clauses or subclauses.

The object of this standard is to state those general rules and requirements which are common to low-voltage equipment as defined in 1.1, including for example:

Start Year / Status
UL 60947-1:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 1: General Rules

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This sixth edition of ANSI/UL 60947-1 is a IEC-based standard covering general requirements for industrial control equipment. It is based on the edition 5.2 of IEC 60947-1.

Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the national differences for UL 60947-1.

Scope and object

This standard applies, when required by the relevant product standard, to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as "equipment" or “device” and intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c.

This standard states the general rules and common safety requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear, including:

– definitions;

– characteristics;

– information supplied with the equipment;

– normal service, mounting and transport conditions;

– constructional and performance requirements;

– verification of characteristics and performance;

– environmental aspects.

This standard does not apply to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies which are dealt with in IEC 61439 series, as applicable.

1 1.1 This equipment is intended for installation in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code, Part I); Mexican Official Standard, NOM-001-SEDE; and the US National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70.

 

Start Year / Status
UL 1323:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Scaffold Hoists

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision to ANSI/UL 1323 dated January 4, 2023 includes State of Battery Charger Indicator; 3.5, 5.4 and 15.2.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover manual and power-operated type portable hoists intended for use with scaffolds suspended by wire ropes.

1.2 This standard covers electrically powered hoists rated 1000 volts or less to be employed in nonhazardous environmental locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

Start Year / Status
UL 1323:2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

Scaffold Hoists

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover manual and power-operated type portable hoists intended for use with scaffolds suspended by wire ropes.

1.2 This standard covers electrically powered hoists rated 1000 volts or less to be employed in nonhazardous environmental locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

Start Year / Status
Application: Voltage < or = 1500 Vdc
UL 60947-1:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 1: General rules

This standard applies, when required by the relevant product standard, to switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as "equipment" and intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c.

Notes:

It does not apply to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies which are dealt with in IEC 60439.

In certain clauses or subclauses of this standard, the equipment covered by this standard is also referred to as "device", to be consistent with the text of such clauses or subclauses.

The object of this standard is to state those general rules and requirements which are common to low-voltage equipment as defined in 1.1, including for example:

Start Year / Status
UL 60947-1:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 1: General Rules

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This sixth edition of ANSI/UL 60947-1 is a IEC-based standard covering general requirements for industrial control equipment. It is based on the edition 5.2 of IEC 60947-1.

Please note that the national difference document incorporates all of the national differences for UL 60947-1.

Scope and object

This standard applies, when required by the relevant product standard, to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as "equipment" or “device” and intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c.

This standard states the general rules and common safety requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear, including:

– definitions;

– characteristics;

– information supplied with the equipment;

– normal service, mounting and transport conditions;

– constructional and performance requirements;

– verification of characteristics and performance;

– environmental aspects.

This standard does not apply to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies which are dealt with in IEC 61439 series, as applicable.

1 1.1 This equipment is intended for installation in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code, Part I); Mexican Official Standard, NOM-001-SEDE; and the US National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70.

 

Start Year / Status
UL 2202:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

DC Charging Equipment for Electric Vehicles

Notes:

This Third Edition of ANSI/UL 2202 dated December 15, 2022 reflects the trinational standard for Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Scope

1.1 These requirements apply to DC conductive charging equipment intended to be supplied with a maximum input voltage of 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc, for recharging the propulsion batteries in over-the-road electric vehicles (EV). DC charging equipment for EV installations are intended for either:

  1. a) Dry location only, or

  2. b) Dry, wet, and damp location.

Equipment is intended to be installed in accordance with the Installation Codes in Annex A, Ref. No. 1.

1.2 The output of the DC charging equipment for EV shall not exceed 1500 V dc.

1.3 For the purposes of this Standard, the term "electric vehicle", designated throughout by the initials "EV", is considered to cover electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in versions of these vehicles.

1.4 DC charging equipment for EV that is not a complete assembly and depends upon installation in an end product for compliance with the requirements in this Standard is investigated under the requirements of this Standard and the standard for the end product.

1.5 These requirements do not cover battery chargers covered by Annex A, Ref. Nos. 2 and 3.

1.6 These requirements do not cover on-board chargers.

1.7 These requirements do not cover electric vehicle supply equipment covered by Annex A, Ref. No. 4.

1.8 These requirements do not cover DC charging equipment for EV intended to be used in hazardous locations, such as near fuel dispensing stations.

Start Year / Status
Application: Voltage < or = 600 V
UL 508A:2013 - Start year: : 2013
Description:

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 600 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery.

Notes:

This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals . These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

Start Year / Status
UL 1236:2016 - Start year: : 2016
Description:

This revision was issued to incorporate the following changes:

1. Revised Supplement SC to allow a communication interface to take the place of physical meters and alarms

2. Revised Supplement SE to allow a communication interface to take the place of physical meters and alarms

 January 15, 2016

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

The following changes in requirements to the Standard for Safety for Battery Chargers and Charging Engine-Starter Batteries, UL 1236, are being proposed:

1. Modify Supplement SC to allow a communication interface to take the place of physical meters and alarms

2. Modify Supplement SE to allow a communication interface to take the place of physical meters and alarms

Notes:

These requirements cover battery chargers rated 600 volts or less and intended for household or commercial use to charge lead-acid engine-starter and other starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) type batteries, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The requirements also cover a battery charger intended to be permanently installed on a boat.

1.2 A battery charger for use with an internal combustion engine driving a centrifugal fire pump shall comply with the requirements of this Standard and the applicable requirements for the end product.

1.3 These requirements do not cover the following types of battery chargers:

a)    Battery chargers for use in industrial applications as covered by the Standard for Industrial Battery Chargers, UL 1564;

b)    Battery charger systems for use in electric vehicle applications covered by the Standard for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment, UL 2202;

c)    Battery chargers for use with portable tools or household appliances as covered by the Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2, UL 1012, or the Standard for Class 2 Power Units, UL 1310; and

d)    Battery chargers for fire protection signaling service.

Start Year / Status
UL 1236:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries

ANSI Approved: January 12, 2021

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover battery chargers rated 600 volts or less and intended for household or commercial use to charge lead-acid engine-starter and other starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) type batteries, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The requirements also cover a battery charger intended to be permanently installed on a boat.

1.2 A battery charger for use with an internal combustion engine driving a centrifugal fire pump shall comply with the requirements of this Standard and the applicable requirements for the end product.

1.3 These requirements do not cover the following types of battery chargers:

  1. a) Battery chargers for use in industrial applications as covered by the Standard for Industrial Battery Chargers, UL 1564;

  2. b) Battery charger systems for use in electric vehicle applications covered by the Standard for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment, UL 2202;

  3. c) Battery chargers for use with portable tools or household appliances as covered by the Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2, UL 1012, or the Standard for Class 2 Power Units, UL 1310; and

  4. d) Battery chargers for fire protection signaling service.

Start Year / Status
UL 854:2004 - Start year: : 2004
Description:

Standard for Service-Entrance Cables

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover Type USE and USE-2 (below-ground) and Type SE (above-ground) power cables for installation in accordance with Article 338 and other applicable parts of the National Electrical Code (NEC). These cables are for the service-entrance and other ( NEC) uses described in 1.4 – 1.8. In a multiple-conductor cable that is other than submersible-pump cable and does not have a grounding conductor it is appropriate to have one circuit conductor without insulation. It is also appropriate for a submersible pump cable to have a grounding conductor and for Type USE and USE-2 cables to have an insulated grounding conductor. Each insulated conductor in these cables is rated for 600 V. Type USE cable has thermoset insulation, except for the HDPE portion of HDPE-over-XL insulation where used for single-conductor Type USE cable. Type SE cable has thermoset or thermoplastic insulation.

1.2 These cables have insulation of solid, extruded dielectric material(s) that are for use in wet locations at 75°C (167°F) and lower temperatures. Cables that are marked with a conductor type that includes the letters "HH" have insulation that is for use in dry locations at temperatures as high as 90°C (194°F) as well as in wet locations at 75°C (167°F) and lower temperatures. Cables that are marked with a conductor type that includes "-2" have insulation that is for use in wet or dry locations at temperatures as high as 90°C (194°F).

1.3 Cables containing any conductor that is of a metal other than copper are marked to identify the metal as aluminum or copper-clad aluminum. Aluminum single-rated (see 1.4) Type USE or USE-2 cables containing other than solid 12, 10 or 8 AWG conductor(s) are of an EC-1350 grade aluminum alloy or a registered AA-8000 series electrical-conductor-grade aluminum alloy. In all other cables, the aluminum conductor(s) are of a registered AA-8000 electrical-conductor-grade alloy only.

1.4 "Single-rated" Type USE cable is single-conductor, jacketed or coverless multiple-conductor, and submersible-pump cable without any indication of the conductor type letters on type cable, on the individual conductor(s), or on the tag, reel, or carton. "USE" is the only type designation associated with the cable. See 40.4.

1.5 Type SE cables that are not marked with conductor type letters or are marked with conductor type letters alone ("XHHW", "RHW", or "RHH OR RHW" not followed by "cdrs" or the like) have insulated conductors that do not comply with the Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables, UL 44, horizontal flame test. Type SE cables that are marked for use in cable trays comply with a 70,000 Btu/h (20.5 kW) vertical-tray flame test as described in Sections 4 – 11 of the Standard for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables, UL 1685 or the FT4/IEEE 1202 flame test as described in Sections 12 – 19 of UL 1685. Smoke measurements are not applicable. See 31.1.

1.6 The outer surface of each single- and multiple-conductor cable that is marked for sunlight-resistance use and the outer surface of each Type SE cable that is marked for sunlight-resistance use in cable trays complies with a 720-h sunlight-resistance test. Each insulated conductor under an overall covering on such multiple-conductor cable complies with a 300-h sunlight-resistance test. All other cables are not marked "sunlight resistant" however comply with a 300-h or equivalent (see 30.4) sunlight-resistance test (each insulated conductor complies and, except in the case of submersible pump cable, any overall covering also complies).

1.7 Type USE and USE-2 cables are single-conductor in sizes through 2000 kcmil or are flat or round multiple-conductor in sizes through 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum jacketed and through 2000 kcmil coverless. Type USE and USE-2 cables are not required to comply with a cable flame test. Jacketed multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables have 1 – 5 insulated conductors of the same size with or without an uninsulated grounded conductor that, in some cases, is smaller than the insulated conductors. It is appropriate to include one insulated equipment-grounding conductor that is, in some cases, smaller than the circuit conductors in a cable with no uninsulated conductor. Coverless multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables have two or more (no limit) insulated conductors of the same size with or without a grounded conductor that bare (in round or flat cable) or insulated (in round cable) and, in some cases, is smaller than the other conductors. Coverless multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables with a bare conductor are tag marked to restrict the cable to direct burial (no covering to protect the bare conductor during and after duct and pole installations). Single-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables that are not larger than 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum and multiple-conductor jacketed and coverless Type USE and USE-2 cables without an uninsulated or bare conductor are for use as Type USE or USE-2 and also are for use underground as Type UF cable would be used however are not marked "UF". All single-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables and the following multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables are for direct-burial and underground-duct service-entrance uses and are eligible to be terminated on a utility pole where each conductor and any overall jacket are exposed to the weather and not subject to physical damage:

a)    Jacketed multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables with or without an uninsulated conductor.

b)    Coverless multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables without a bare conductor.

1.8 Submersible-pump cable (four varieties are described in 19.1) is an assembly of single-conductor Type USE cables that are eligible to be individually surface marked "pump cable". The assembly is not tested for sunlight resistance however each of its conductors is so tested and complies. Submersible-pump cable is flat or round and is multiple-conductor in sizes through 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum with all conductors insulated. It is appropriate for one conductor to be a grounding conductor that, in some cases, is smaller than the circuit conductors. All of the circuit conductors are of the same size. This cable has a tag marking stating that the cable is for use within well casings for wiring deep-well submersible water pumps. Each conductor in a coverless, cabled assembly is surface marked as Type USE , and each conductor in any other pump-cable assembly is eligible to also be so marked. Assemblies other than those that are coverless are surface marked "submersible pump cable". A coverless, cabled assembly without a grounding conductor is appropriate for use as Type USE and also appropriate for use underground as Type UF cable however it is not to be marked "UF". All other pump-cable assemblies are for use only as submersible-pump cable.

1.9 Type SE cable is a flat or round multiple-conductor cable in sizes through 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum and has an overall nonmetallic covering. All of the insulated conductors are of the same size. This cable complies with a cable flame test.

1.10 These requirements do not cover metal-clad cables (Type MC) or medium-voltage cables (Type MV). Type MC cables (600 V and 2 kV) are covered in the Standard for Metal-Clad Cables, UL 1569. Type MV cables (5, 8, 15, 28, and 35 kV) are covered in the Standard for Medium-Voltage Power Cables, UL 1072.

1.10 revised October 5, 2007

1.11 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

Start Year / Status
UL 854:2020 - Start year: : 2020
Description:

Service-Entrance Cables

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 854 dated January 4, 2023 includes revisions to 45.5 (b), (c) and (d) to align Push-in Terminal Marking requirements with UL 20 and UL 498.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover Type USE and USE-2 (below-ground) and Type SE (above-ground) power cables for installation in accordance with Article 338 and other applicable parts of the National Electrical Code (NEC). These cables are for the service-entrance and other (NEC) uses described in 4 – 8. In a multiple-conductor cable that is other than submersible-pump cable and does not have a grounding conductor it is appropriate to have one circuit conductor without insulation. It is also appropriate for a submersible pump cable to have a grounding conductor and for Type USE and USE-2 cables to have an insulated grounding conductor. Each insulated conductor in these cables is rated for 600 V. Type USE cable has thermoset insulation, except for the HDPE portion of HDPE-over-XL insulation where used for single-conductor Type USE cable. Type SE cable has thermoset or thermoplastic insulation.

1.2 These cables have insulation of solid, extruded dielectric material(s) that are for use in wet locations at 75°C (167°F) and lower temperatures. Cables that are marked with a conductor type that includes the letters "HH" have insulation that is for use in dry locations at temperatures as high as 90°C (194°F) as well as in wet locations at 75°C (167°F) and lower temperatures. Cables that are marked with a conductor type that includes "-2" have insulation that is for use in wet or dry locations at temperatures as high as 90°C (194°F).

1.3 Cables containing any conductor that is of a metal other than copper are marked to identify the metal as aluminum or copper-clad aluminum. Aluminum single-rated (see 4) Type USE or USE-2 cables containing other than solid 12, 10 or 8 AWG conductor(s) are of an EC-1350 grade aluminum alloy or a registered AA-8000 series electrical-conductor-grade aluminum alloy. In all other cables, the aluminum conductor(s) are of a registered AA-8000 electrical-conductor-grade alloy only.

1.4 "Single-rated" Type USE cable is single-conductor, jacketed or coverless multiple-conductor, and submersible-pump cable without any indication of the conductor type letters on type cable, on the individual conductor(s), or on the tag, reel, or carton. "USE" is the only type designation associated with the cable. See 4.

1.5 Type SE cables that are not marked with conductor type letters or are marked with conductor type letters alone ("XHHW", "RHW", or "RHH OR RHW" not followed by "cdrs" or the like) have insulated conductors that do not comply with the Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables, UL 44, horizontal flame test. Type SE cables that are marked for use in cable trays comply with a 70,000 Btu/h (20.5 kW) vertical-tray flame test as described in Sections 4 – 11 of the Standard for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables, UL 1685 or the FT4/IEEE 1202 flame test as described in Sections 12 – 19 of UL 1685. Smoke measurements are not applicable. See 1.

1.6 The outer surface of each single- and multiple-conductor cable that is marked for sunlight-resistance use and the outer surface of each Type SE cable that is marked for sunlight-resistance use in cable trays complies with a 720 h sunlight-resistance test. Each insulated conductor under an overall covering on such multiple-conductor cable complies with a 300 h sunlight-resistance test. All other cables are not marked "sunlight resistant" however they comply with a 300 h or equivalent (see 2) sunlight-resistance test (each insulated conductor complies and, except in the case of submersible pump cable, any overall covering also complies).

1.7 Type USE and USE-2 cables are single-conductor in sizes through 2000 kcmil or are flat or round multiple-conductor in sizes through 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum jacketed and through 2000 kcmil coverless. Type USE and USE-2 cables are not required to comply with a cable flame test. Jacketed multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables have 1 – 5 insulated conductors of the same size with or without an uninsulated grounded conductor that, in some cases, is smaller than the insulated conductors. It is appropriate to include one insulated equipment-grounding conductor that is, in some cases, smaller than the circuit conductors in a cable with no uninsulated conductor. Coverless multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables have two or more (no limit) insulated conductors of the same size with or without a grounded conductor that bare (in round or flat cable) or insulated (in round cable) and, in some cases, is smaller than the other conductors. Coverless multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables with a bare conductor are tag marked to restrict the cable to direct burial (no covering to protect the bare conductor during and after duct and pole installations). Single-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables that are not larger than 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum and multiple-conductor jacketed and coverless Type USE and USE-2 cables without an uninsulated or bare conductor are for use as Type USE or USE-2 and also are for use underground as Type UF cable would be used however are not marked "UF". All single-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables and the following multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables are for direct-burial and underground-duct service-entrance uses and are eligible to be terminated on a utility pole where each conductor and any overall jacket are exposed to the weather and not subject to physical damage:

a) Jacketed multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables with or without an uninsulated conductor.

b) Coverless multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables without a bare conductor.

1.8 Submersible-pump cable (four varieties are described in 1) is an assembly of single-conductor Type USE cables that are eligible to be individually surface marked "pump cable". The assembly is not tested for sunlight resistance however each of its conductors is so tested and complies. Submersible-pump cable is flat or round and is multiple-conductor in sizes through 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum with all conductors insulated. It is appropriate for one conductor to be a grounding conductor that, in some cases, is smaller than the circuit conductors. All of the circuit conductors are of the same size. This cable has a tag marking stating that the cable is for use within well casings for wiring deep-well submersible water pumps. Each conductor in a coverless, cabled assembly is surface marked as Type USE, and each conductor in any other pump-cable assembly is eligible to also be so marked. Assemblies other than those that are coverless are surface marked "submersible pump cable". A coverless, cabled assembly without a grounding conductor is appropriate for use as Type USE and also appropriate for use underground as Type UF cable however it is not to be marked "UF". All other pump-cable assemblies are for use only as submersible-pump cable.

1.9 Type SE cable is a flat or round multiple-conductor cable in sizes through 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum and has an overall nonmetallic covering. All of the insulated conductors are of the same size. This cable complies with a cable flame test.

1.10 These requirements do not cover metal-clad cables (Type MC) or medium-voltage cables (Type MV). Type MC cables (600 V and 2 kV) are covered in the Standard for Metal-Clad Cables, UL 1569. Type MV cables (5, 8, 15, 28, and 35 kV) are covered in the Standard for Medium-Voltage Power Cables, UL 1072.

Start Year / Status
UL 854:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Service-Entrance Cables

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover Type USE and USE-2 (below-ground) and Type SE (above-ground) power cables for installation in accordance with Article 338 and other applicable parts of the National Electrical Code (NEC). These cables are for the service-entrance and other (NEC) uses described in 4 – 8. In a multiple-conductor cable that is other than submersible-pump cable and does not have a grounding conductor it is appropriate to have one circuit conductor without insulation. It is also appropriate for a submersible pump cable to have a grounding conductor and for Type USE and USE-2 cables to have an insulated grounding conductor. Each insulated conductor in these cables is rated for 600 V. Type USE cable has thermoset insulation, except for the HDPE portion of HDPE-over-XL insulation where used for single-conductor Type USE cable. Type SE cable has thermoset or thermoplastic insulation.

1.2 These cables have insulation of solid, extruded dielectric material(s) that are for use in wet locations at 75°C (167°F) and lower temperatures. Cables that are marked with a conductor type that includes the letters "HH" have insulation that is for use in dry locations at temperatures as high as 90°C (194°F) as well as in wet locations at 75°C (167°F) and lower temperatures. Cables that are marked with a conductor type that includes "-2" have insulation that is for use in wet or dry locations at temperatures as high as 90°C (194°F).

1.3 Cables containing any conductor that is of a metal other than copper are marked to identify the metal as aluminum or copper-clad aluminum. Aluminum single-rated (see 4) Type USE or USE-2 cables containing other than solid 12, 10 or 8 AWG conductor(s) are of an EC-1350 grade aluminum alloy or a registered AA-8000 series electrical-conductor-grade aluminum alloy. In all other cables, the aluminum conductor(s) are of a registered AA-8000 electrical-conductor-grade alloy only.

1.4 "Single-rated" Type USE cable is single-conductor, jacketed or coverless multiple-conductor, and submersible-pump cable without any indication of the conductor type letters on type cable, on the individual conductor(s), or on the tag, reel, or carton. "USE" is the only type designation associated with the cable. See 4.

1.5 Type SE cables that are not marked with conductor type letters or are marked with conductor type letters alone ("XHHW", "RHW", or "RHH OR RHW" not followed by "cdrs" or the like) have insulated conductors that do not comply with the Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables, UL 44, horizontal flame test. Type SE cables that are marked for use in cable trays comply with a 70,000 Btu/h (20.5 kW) vertical-tray flame test as described in Sections 4 – 11 of the Standard for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables, UL 1685 or the FT4/IEEE 1202 flame test as described in Sections 12 – 19 of UL 1685. Smoke measurements are not applicable. See 1.

1.6 The outer surface of each single- and multiple-conductor cable that is marked for sunlight-resistance use and the outer surface of each Type SE cable that is marked for sunlight-resistance use in cable trays complies with a 720 h sunlight-resistance test. Each insulated conductor under an overall covering on such multiple-conductor cable complies with a 300 h sunlight-resistance test. All other cables are not marked "sunlight resistant" however they comply with a 300 h or equivalent (see 2) sunlight-resistance test (each insulated conductor complies and, except in the case of submersible pump cable, any overall covering also complies).

1.7 Type USE and USE-2 cables are single-conductor in sizes through 2000 kcmil or are flat or round multiple-conductor in sizes through 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum jacketed and through 2000 kcmil coverless. Type USE and USE-2 cables are not required to comply with a cable flame test. Jacketed multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables have 1 – 5 insulated conductors of the same size with or without an uninsulated grounded conductor that, in some cases, is smaller than the insulated conductors. It is appropriate to include one insulated equipment-grounding conductor that is, in some cases, smaller than the circuit conductors in a cable with no uninsulated conductor. Coverless multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables have two or more (no limit) insulated conductors of the same size with or without a grounded conductor that bare (in round or flat cable) or insulated (in round cable) and, in some cases, is smaller than the other conductors. Coverless multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables with a bare conductor are tag marked to restrict the cable to direct burial (no covering to protect the bare conductor during and after duct and pole installations). Single-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables that are not larger than 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum and multiple-conductor jacketed and coverless Type USE and USE-2 cables without an uninsulated or bare conductor are for use as Type USE or USE-2 and also are for use underground as Type UF cable would be used however are not marked "UF". All single-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables and the following multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables are for direct-burial and underground-duct service-entrance uses and are eligible to be terminated on a utility pole where each conductor and any overall jacket are exposed to the weather and not subject to physical damage:

a) Jacketed multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables with or without an uninsulated conductor.

b) Coverless multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables without a bare conductor.

1.8 Submersible-pump cable (four varieties are described in 1) is an assembly of single-conductor Type USE cables that are eligible to be individually surface marked "pump cable". The assembly is not tested for sunlight resistance however each of its conductors is so tested and complies. Submersible-pump cable is flat or round and is multiple-conductor in sizes through 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum with all conductors insulated. It is appropriate for one conductor to be a grounding conductor that, in some cases, is smaller than the circuit conductors. All of the circuit conductors are of the same size. This cable has a tag marking stating that the cable is for use within well casings for wiring deep-well submersible water pumps. Each conductor in a coverless, cabled assembly is surface marked as Type USE, and each conductor in any other pump-cable assembly is eligible to also be so marked. Assemblies other than those that are coverless are surface marked "submersible pump cable". A coverless, cabled assembly without a grounding conductor is appropriate for use as Type USE and also appropriate for use underground as Type UF cable however it is not to be marked "UF". All other pump-cable assemblies are for use only as submersible-pump cable.

1.9 Type SE cable is a flat or round multiple-conductor cable in sizes through 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum and has an overall nonmetallic covering. All of the insulated conductors are of the same size. This cable complies with a cable flame test.

1.10 These requirements do not cover metal-clad cables (Type MC) or medium-voltage cables (Type MV). Type MC cables (600 V and 2 kV) are covered in the Standard for Metal-Clad Cables, UL 1569. Type MV cables (5, 8, 15, 28, and 35 kV) are covered in the Standard for Medium-Voltage Power Cables, UL 1072.

Start Year / Status
UL 1204:2018 - Start year: : 2018
Description:

Parts Cleaners

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover parts cleaners used for cleaning or removing grease and similar substances from the item contaminated.

1.2 These requirements cover electrically operated parts cleaners rated up to 600 V, and manual type parts cleaners with no electrical connection.

1.3 These units are intended for use with flammable/combustible liquids or non-flammable/non-combustible cleaning solutions as detailed in the instruction manual provided with the unit and labels on the unit.

1.4 Requirements for the installation and use of parts cleaners are included in the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30, the Uniform Fire Code, NFPA 1, and the International Fire Code, IFC.

1.5 These requirements do not apply to the following:

a) Units intended to be installed outdoors;

b) Units intended for use with solvents or cleaning solutions that are considered unstable; or

c) Parts cleaners employing evaporating and condensing solvents.

1.6 These requirements do not address the physiological effects of solvents or cleaning solutions used with the equipment or any hazardous waste generated by the equipment.

Start Year / Status
UL 1204:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Parts Cleaners

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover parts cleaners used for cleaning or removing grease and similar substances from the item contaminated.

1.2 These requirements cover electrically operated parts cleaners rated up to 600 V, and manual type parts cleaners with no electrical connection.

1.3 These units are intended for use with flammable/combustible liquids or non-flammable/non-combustible cleaning solutions as detailed in the instruction manual provided with the unit and labels on the unit.

1.4 Requirements for the installation and use of parts cleaners are included in the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30, the Uniform Fire Code, NFPA 1, and the International Fire Code, IFC.

1.5 These requirements do not apply to the following:

a) Units intended to be installed outdoors;

b) Units intended for use with solvents or cleaning solutions that are considered unstable; or

c) Parts cleaners employing evaporating and condensing solvents.

1.6 These requirements do not address the physiological effects of solvents or cleaning solutions used with the equipment or any hazardous waste generated by the equipment.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Industrial Control Panels  

Revision

Notes:

ANSI Approved: July 13, 2021

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakers and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered by the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200.

Start Year / Status
UL 508A:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Industrial Control Panels

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and where the ambient temperature does not exceedshall be between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F), maximum unless marked with an ambient temperature rating.

These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

1.2 These requirements also cover industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels primarily intended for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment, elevator control, crane or hoist control, service equipment use, marine use, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, equipment for load management applications, fountain control, irrigation equipment control, and for control of industrial machinery including metalworking machine tools, power press controls, and plastic injection molding machinery. Also covered are industrial control panels intended for control of permanently installed electrical equipment for aquatic playgrounds, permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial water park rides, wave pools and similar installations, and permanently installed electrical equipment associated with commercial and large residential swimming pools and in-ground spas.

1.3 This equipment consists of assemblies of two or more power circuit components, such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers, or control circuit components, such as pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, timers, and control relays, or a combination of power and control circuit components, with associated wiring, and terminals. These components are mounted on, or contained within, an enclosure, or are mounted on a sub-panel.

1.4 An industrial control panel does not include an evaluation of the controlled equipment such as motors, heaters, lighting, and other loads connected to power circuits. Unless specifically noted on the wiring diagram of the industrial control panel, an industrial control panel does not include equipment mounted remotely from the panel and connected via a wiring systems or equipment field installed on or within the industrial control panel.

1.5 An evaluation of the adequacy of the controls and protective devices contained in an industrial control panel for supervision and proper functioning of the controlled loads or equipment is not covered by the requirements in this standard. Such evaluations are covered by the standards applicable to the complete piece of utilization equipment.

1.6 The evaluation of a pre-fabricated building, structure, or platforms supplied with industrial control panels are not covered by the requirements in this standard.

1.7 Fire pump controllers are covered by the Standard for Fire Pump Controllers, UL 218.

1.8 Equipment intended for use in hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, are covered by the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203.

1.9 Industrial control panels incorporating intrinsic safety barriers and intended for connection to circuits residing in hazardous locations are covered by the Standard for Industrial Control Panels Relating to Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 698A.

1.10 Motor control centers, including motor control center sections and units, or equipment intended for field installation into a motor control center are covered by the Standard for Motor Control Centers, UL 845.

1.11 Assemblies of electrical control units or equipment containing electrical control units for fire-protective signaling systems are covered by the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864.

1.12 A freestanding assembly of circuit breakersovercurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits or equipment intended for field installation in dead-front switchboards are covered byshall be evaluated to the Standard for Switchboards, UL 891.

1.13 Equipment intended to supply automatic illumination, power, or both, to critical areas and equipment essential to safety of human life is covered by the Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, UL 924.

1.14 Control equipment for use with swimming pools and spas is covered by the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563.

1.15 Portable control panels containing switches, overcurrent protection, and cord connected via attachment plugs and receptacles for use at carnivals, circuses, fairs, exhibition halls, motion picture and television studios, theaters, construction sites and similar locations are covered by the Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment, UL 1640.

1.16 Equipment for the control of fuel cells, photovoltaic systems, or utility interactive systems are covered by the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, UL 1741.

1.17 Enclosures or pedestals containing terminals for connection of power circuit conductors are covered by the Standard for Termination Boxes, UL 1773.

1.18 Emergency alarm equipment or control panels containing emergency alarm equipment are covered by the Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, UL 2017.

1.19 Equipment for gas or vapor detection or control panels containing gas or vapor detection equipment is covered by the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, UL 2075.

1.20 Control panels containing predominately communication equipment, such as telephone equipment and intended for installation in accordance with Chapter 8 of the NEC, is evaluated to the Standard for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 60950-1.

1.21 Control equipment intended for use in physical access control systems, which provide an attended or unattended means of monitoring or controlling traffic through portals of a protected area for security purposes; or in key management systems, which regulate or control access to the use of a device by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, are covered by the Standard for Access Control System Units, UL 294.

1.22 Electrically operated or mechanically operated control equipment or enclosures intended for theft deterrent or warning purposes, such as detectors, security containers or alarms for merchandise or property, are covered by the Standard for Antitheft Alarms and Devices, UL 1037.

1.23 Equipment primarily intended to energize or de-energize electrical loads to achieve the desired use of electrical power is covered by the Standard for Energy Management Equipment, UL 916. Such equipment is intended to control electrical loads by responding to sensors or transducers monitoring power consumption, by sequencing, by cycling the loads through the use of preprogrammed data logic circuits, or any combination thereof.

1.24 Control panels, control units, and other various electrical circuits employed within a control circuit device intended for support functions, maintain operation and limiting safety control features for use in a Stationary Engine Driven Assembly or similar power production equipment (generator) control applications are covered by the Standard for Controllers for Use in Power Production, UL/ULC 6200

1.25 Industrial control panels intended for control of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, inclined lifts, and associated equipment are evaluated to the requirements contained in ANSI/ASME A17.1, American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and ANSI/ASME A17.5, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment.

1.26 An assembly of overcurrent protective devices and busses for control of electric light and power circuits, provided as part of an industrial control panel, shall be evaluated to the Standard for Panelboards, UL 67.

Start Year / Status
UL 854-2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Service-Entrance Cables

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover Type USE and USE-2 (below-ground) and Type SE (above-ground) power cables for installation in accordance with Article 338 and other applicable parts of the National Electrical Code (NEC). These cables are for the service-entrance and other (NEC) uses described in 4 – 8. In a multiple-conductor cable that is other than submersible-pump cable and does not have a grounding conductor it is appropriate to have one circuit conductor without insulation. It is also appropriate for a submersible pump cable to have a grounding conductor and for Type USE and USE-2 cables to have an insulated grounding conductor. Each insulated conductor in these cables is rated for 600 V. Type USE cable has thermoset insulation, except for the HDPE portion of HDPE-over-XL insulation where used for single-conductor Type USE cable. Type SE cable has thermoset or thermoplastic insulation.

1.2 These cables have insulation of solid, extruded dielectric material(s) that are for use in wet locations at 75°C (167°F) and lower temperatures. Cables that are marked with a conductor type that includes the letters "HH" have insulation that is for use in dry locations at temperatures as high as 90°C (194°F) as well as in wet locations at 75°C (167°F) and lower temperatures. Cables that are marked with a conductor type that includes "-2" have insulation that is for use in wet or dry locations at temperatures as high as 90°C (194°F).

1.3 Cables containing any conductor that is of a metal other than copper are marked to identify the metal as aluminum or copper-clad aluminum. Aluminum single-rated (see 4) Type USE or USE-2 cables containing other than solid 12, 10 or 8 AWG conductor(s) are of an EC-1350 grade aluminum alloy or a registered AA-8000 series electrical-conductor-grade aluminum alloy. In all other cables, the aluminum conductor(s) are of a registered AA-8000 electrical-conductor-grade alloy only.

1.4 "Single-rated" Type USE cable is single-conductor, jacketed or coverless multiple-conductor, and submersible-pump cable without any indication of the conductor type letters on type cable, on the individual conductor(s), or on the tag, reel, or carton. "USE" is the only type designation associated with the cable. See 4.

1.5 Type SE cables that are not marked with conductor type letters or are marked with conductor type letters alone ("XHHW", "RHW", or "RHH OR RHW" not followed by "cdrs" or the like) have insulated conductors that do not comply with the Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables, UL 44, horizontal flame test. Type SE cables that are marked for use in cable trays comply with a 70,000 Btu/h (20.5 kW) vertical-tray flame test as described in Sections 4 – 11 of the Standard for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables, UL 1685 or the FT4/IEEE 1202 flame test as described in Sections 12 – 19 of UL 1685. Smoke measurements are not applicable. See 1.

1.6 The outer surface of each single- and multiple-conductor cable that is marked for sunlight-resistance use and the outer surface of each Type SE cable that is marked for sunlight-resistance use in cable trays complies with a 720 h sunlight-resistance test. Each insulated conductor under an overall covering on such multiple-conductor cable complies with a 300 h sunlight-resistance test. All other cables are not marked "sunlight resistant" however they comply with a 300 h or equivalent (see 2) sunlight-resistance test (each insulated conductor complies and, except in the case of submersible pump cable, any overall covering also complies).

1.7 Type USE and USE-2 cables are single-conductor in sizes through 2000 kcmil or are flat or round multiple-conductor in sizes through 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum jacketed and through 2000 kcmil coverless. Type USE and USE-2 cables are not required to comply with a cable flame test. Jacketed multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables have 1 – 5 insulated conductors of the same size with or without an uninsulated grounded conductor that, in some cases, is smaller than the insulated conductors. It is appropriate to include one insulated equipment-grounding conductor that is, in some cases, smaller than the circuit conductors in a cable with no uninsulated conductor. Coverless multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables have two or more (no limit) insulated conductors of the same size with or without a grounded conductor that bare (in round or flat cable) or insulated (in round cable) and, in some cases, is smaller than the other conductors. Coverless multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables with a bare conductor are tag marked to restrict the cable to direct burial (no covering to protect the bare conductor during and after duct and pole installations). Single-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables that are not larger than 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum and multiple-conductor jacketed and coverless Type USE and USE-2 cables without an uninsulated or bare conductor are for use as Type USE or USE-2 and also are for use underground as Type UF cable would be used however are not marked "UF". All single-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables and the following multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables are for direct-burial and underground-duct service-entrance uses and are eligible to be terminated on a utility pole where each conductor and any overall jacket are exposed to the weather and not subject to physical damage:

a) Jacketed multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables with or without an uninsulated conductor.

b) Coverless multiple-conductor Type USE and USE-2 cables without a bare conductor.

1.8 Submersible-pump cable (four varieties are described in 1) is an assembly of single-conductor Type USE cables that are eligible to be individually surface marked "pump cable". The assembly is not tested for sunlight resistance however each of its conductors is so tested and complies. Submersible-pump cable is flat or round and is multiple-conductor in sizes through 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum with all conductors insulated. It is appropriate for one conductor to be a grounding conductor that, in some cases, is smaller than the circuit conductors. All of the circuit conductors are of the same size. This cable has a tag marking stating that the cable is for use within well casings for wiring deep-well submersible water pumps. Each conductor in a coverless, cabled assembly is surface marked as Type USE, and each conductor in any other pump-cable assembly is eligible to also be so marked. Assemblies other than those that are coverless are surface marked "submersible pump cable". A coverless, cabled assembly without a grounding conductor is appropriate for use as Type USE and also appropriate for use underground as Type UF cable however it is not to be marked "UF". All other pump-cable assemblies are for use only as submersible-pump cable.

1.9 Type SE cable is a flat or round multiple-conductor cable in sizes through 4/0 AWG copper, 300 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum and has an overall nonmetallic covering. All of the insulated conductors are of the same size. This cable complies with a cable flame test.

1.10 These requirements do not cover metal-clad cables (Type MC) or medium-voltage cables (Type MV). Type MC cables (600 V and 2 kV) are covered in the Standard for Metal-Clad Cables, UL 1569. Type MV cables (5, 8, 15, 28, and 35 kV) are covered in the Standard for Medium-Voltage Power Cables, UL 1072.

Start Year / Status
Application: Wires
UL 486E:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Equipment Wiring Terminals for Use with Aluminum and/or Copper Conductors

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This new Sixth edition of ANSI/UL 486E dated January 31, 2024 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Addition to the Scope to address use of ferrules and adapters; 1.4

– Remove reference to a “Dielectric-Withstand Test”; 8.1.2 and 9.1.6.2

– Clarify that aluminum test conductors can be compact, compressed, or concentric stranding; 7.1.13

– Use of busbar during static heating test; 9.3.1.1

– Time stabilization clarification; 9.2.1 and 9.2.4

– Remove “number of strands” from marking requirement; 10.12

– Sizing and lubricating bushings during secureness test; 9.3.2.1 and Table 9.13

– Corrections to Table 8.3

– Testing with metric and non-standard size conductors; 1.3, 2.1.3, 3.2, 7.1.7, 7.1.10, 8.1.6, 8.1.7, 9.1.5.2, 9.1.5.3, 9.1.5.5, 9.1.5.6, 9.1.9.4, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.10, 10.26, 10.30, Table 7.5, Table 7.6, Table 8.3, Table 9.1, Table 9.2, Table 7.4, Table 9.3 – Table 9.6, Table 9.8, Table 9.13, Table 9.14, Section B4, and Annex E

– Testing with aluminum wire with AA-8000 alloy conductors; 7.2.2, 7.2.3, 7.3.1, Table 7.4, and Annex A

– Use of shear head bolts; 9.1.9.4, 9.1.9.5 and 9.1.9.6

– Insulating covers during stress corrosion tests; 9.6.1

– Addition of stranding table; 9.1.5.6 and Annex F

– Thermal testing with insulation colors other than black; 9.1.5.8, 9.1.5.9 and 9.1.5.10

– Alternate information means; 10.32

Scope

1.1 This Standard applies to equipment wiring terminals for use with all alloys of copper, aluminum, or copper-clad aluminum conductors, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, as follows:

a) Equipment wiring terminals intended to hold one or more conductor(s);

b) Equipment wiring terminals intended for use in appliances and equipment that comply with the requirements for such appliances and equipment;

c) Ampere-rated equipment wiring terminals;

d) Horsepower rated equipment wiring terminals; and

e) Wire range rated equipment wiring terminals.

1.2 These requirements apply to field wired equipment wiring terminals which are an integral part of the equipment, or are intended for use in specific equipment.

1.3 This Standard is intended for equipment wiring terminals suitable for use with conductors in the size ranges as follows:

a) Aluminum:

1) 12 AWG (3.3 mm2) and 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) solid; and

2) 12 AWG (3.3 mm2) to 2 000 kcmil (1 010 mm2) stranded, Class B concentric, compressed, and compact.

b) Copper-Clad Aluminum:

1) 12 AWG (3.3 mm2) and 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) solid; and

2) 12 AWG (3.3 mm2) to 2 000 kcmil (1 010 mm2) stranded, Class B concentric.

c) Copper:

1) 30 AWG (0.05 mm2) to 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) solid; and

2) 30 AWG (0.05 mm2) to 2 000 kcmil (1 010 mm2) stranded, Class B concentric and compressed, and Class C concentric.

d) Compact-stranded copper conductors for 2 AWG (33.6 mm2) and larger.

e) Rigid (solid and stranded) metric wire sizes, Classes 1, 2, 5, and 6, in the range of 0.5 – 1 000 mm2, in addition to AWG/kcmil sizes, with AWG/kcmil ratings mandatory and metric wire ratings optional.

Note 1: Metric wire sizes are based on the IEC Standard for Conductors of Insulated Cables, IEC 60228.

Note 2: For example, an equipment wiring terminal rated for 6 AWG – 250 kcmil may be additionally rated for 16 – 120 mm2. See Annex B for example.

f) Other class and strand configurations as indicated by marking.

1.4 Equipment wiring terminals covered by this Standard are also suitable for use with conductors that are prepared using ferrules evaluated in accordance with UL 486F, or wire connector adapters evaluated in accordance with UL 486A-486B, under the following conditions:

a) Ferrules and adapters are applied in accordance with their ratings and installation instructions.

b) The length of exposed conductive material maintains the strip lengths required by the connector manufacturer.

1.5 This Standard is intended for equipment wiring terminals suitable for currents not exceeding the ampacity of insulated conductors rated 75 °C or 90 °C in accordance with the rating of the equipment wiring terminal, if provided.

1.6 This Standard does not apply to:

a) Insulated equipment wiring terminals; and

b) Wire binding screw terminals.

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UL 758:2014 - Start year: : 2014
Description:

Appliance Wiring Material

Notes:

ANSI Approved: October 13, 2021

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) in the form of single insulated conductors, multi-conductor cables, optical fibers, individual insulated conductors, and fiber optic members for use as components in multi-conductor cables.

1.2 The appliance wiring material covered by the requirements of this Standard are solely for use as factory-installed wiring either within the overall enclosure of appliances and other equipment (internal wiring) or as external interconnecting cable for appliances (external wiring), or for further processing as components in multi-conductor cables.

1.3 These requirements do not cover any wire, cable, or cord types that are presently covered in the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70, and are not intended for installation in buildings or structures in accordance with the NEC except within the scope of the installation instructions of the end-product for which their use is intended.

1.4 These requirements cover appliance wiring material with operating temperatures from a minimum 60°C (140°F) dry temperature rating and voltage ratings from a minimum 30-volt rating. Conductor size ranges from 50 AWG to 2000 kcmil. Appliance wiring material (AWM) composed entirely of optical fiber members or electrical conductors in combination with optical fiber members are also covered by these requirements.

1.5 These requirements do not cover the optical performance of any optical-fiber member or group of such members.

1.6 These requirements do not cover constructions which utilize flat, insulated conductors that are not laid parallel. The requirements for these products are found in the Standard for Flexible Materials Interconnect Constructions, UL 796F.

1.7 The evaluation of the performance of the semi-conductive polymeric layer described in 9 is not covered by this Standard.

1.8 In addition to these constructions, this Standard establishes guidelines for the evaluation of special constructions that, due to their specific end product use, are not required to meet all of the requirements for general construction AWM.

1.9 The final acceptance of AWM is dependent upon its use in complete equipment that conforms with the standards applicable to such equipment.

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UL 758:2022 - Start year: : 2022
Description:

Appliance Wiring Material

Notes:

This revision to ANSI/UL 758 dated January 20, 2022 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Addition of Halogen Free (HF) or Low-Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) Wire to 51.2

– Insulation Resistance Test Time, Revised 35.1

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) in the form of single insulated conductors, multi-conductor cables, optical fibers, individual insulated conductors, and fiber optic members for use as components in multi-conductor cables.

1.2 The appliance wiring material covered by the requirements of this Standard are solely for use as factory-installed wiring either within the overall enclosure of appliances and other equipment (internal wiring) or as external interconnecting cable for appliances (external wiring), or for further processing as components in multi-conductor cables.

1.3 These requirements do not cover any wire, cable, or cord types that are presently covered in the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70, and are not intended for installation in buildings or structures in accordance with the NEC except within the scope of the installation instructions of the end-product for which their use is intended.

1.4 These requirements cover appliance wiring material with operating temperatures from a minimum 60°C (140°F) dry temperature rating and voltage ratings from a minimum 30-volt rating. Conductor size ranges from 50 AWG to 2000 kcmil. Appliance wiring material (AWM) composed entirely of optical fiber members or electrical conductors in combination with optical fiber members are also covered by these requirements.

1.5 These requirements do not cover the optical performance of any optical-fiber member or group of such members.

1.6 These requirements do not cover constructions which utilize flat, insulated conductors that are not laid parallel. The requirements for these products are found in the Standard for Flexible Materials Interconnect Constructions, UL 796F.

1.7 The evaluation of the performance of the semi-conductive polymeric layer described in 9 is not covered by this Standard.

1.8 In addition to these constructions, this Standard establishes guidelines for the evaluation of special constructions that, due to their specific end product use, are not required to meet all of the requirements for general construction AWM.

1.9 The final acceptance of AWM is dependent upon its use in complete equipment that conforms with the standards applicable to such equipment.

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UL 758:2021 - Start year: : 2021
Description:

Appliance Wiring Material

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) in the form of single insulated conductors, multi-conductor cables, optical fibers, individual insulated conductors, and fiber optic members for use as components in multi-conductor cables.

1.2 The appliance wiring material covered by the requirements of this Standard are solely for use as factory-installed wiring either within the overall enclosure of appliances and other equipment (internal wiring) or as external interconnecting cable for appliances (external wiring), or for further processing as components in multi-conductor cables.

1.3 These requirements do not cover any wire, cable, or cord types that are presently covered in the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70, and are not intended for installation in buildings or structures in accordance with the NEC except within the scope of the installation instructions of the end-product for which their use is intended.

1.4 These requirements cover appliance wiring material with operating temperatures from a minimum 60°C (140°F) dry temperature rating and voltage ratings from a minimum 30-volt rating. Conductor size ranges from 50 AWG to 2000 kcmil. Appliance wiring material (AWM) composed entirely of optical fiber members or electrical conductors in combination with optical fiber members are also covered by these requirements.

1.5 These requirements do not cover the optical performance of any optical-fiber member or group of such members.

1.6 These requirements do not cover constructions which utilize flat, insulated conductors that are not laid parallel. The requirements for these products are found in the Standard for Flexible Materials Interconnect Constructions, UL 796F.

1.7 The evaluation of the performance of the semi-conductive polymeric layer described in 9 is not covered by this Standard.

1.8 In addition to these constructions, this Standard establishes guidelines for the evaluation of special constructions that, due to their specific end product use, are not required to meet all of the requirements for general construction AWM.

1.9 The final acceptance of AWM is dependent upon its use in complete equipment that conforms with the standards applicable to such equipment.

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UL 758:2024 - Start year: : 2024
Description:

Standard for Appliance Wiring Material

Notes:

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) in the form of single insulated conductors, multi-conductor cables, optical fibers, individual insulated conductors, and fiber optic members for use as components in multi-conductor cables.

1.2 The appliance wiring material covered by the requirements of this Standard are solely for use as factory-installed wiring either within the overall enclosure of appliances and other equipment (internal wiring) or as external interconnecting cable for appliances (external wiring), or for further processing as components in multi-conductor cables.

1.3 These requirements do not cover any wire, cable, or cord types that are presently covered in the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70, and are not intended for installation in buildings or structures in accordance with the NEC except within the scope of the installation instructions of the end-product for which their use is intended.

1.4 These requirements cover appliance wiring material with operating temperatures from a minimum 60°C (140°F) dry temperature rating and voltage ratings from a minimum 30-volt rating. Conductor size ranges from 50 AWG to 2000 kcmil. Appliance wiring material (AWM) composed entirely of optical fiber members or electrical conductors in combination with optical fiber members are also covered by these requirements.

1.5 These requirements do not cover the optical performance of any optical-fiber member or group of such members.

1.6 These requirements do not cover constructions which utilize flat, insulated conductors that are not laid parallel. The requirements for these products are found in the Standard for Flexible Materials Interconnect Constructions, UL 796F.

1.7 The evaluation of the performance of the semi-conductive polymeric layer described in 9 is not covered by this Standard.

1.8 In addition to these constructions, this Standard establishes guidelines for the evaluation of special constructions that, due to their specific end product use, are not required to meet all of the requirements for general construction AWM.

1.9 The final acceptance of AWM is dependent upon its use in complete equipment that conforms with the standards applicable to such equipment.

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UL 1574:2004 - Start year: : 2004
Description:

Standard for Track Lighting Systems

Notes:

1.1 These requirements cover track lighting systems intended for permanent connection to sources of supply in commercial or residential ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The track lighting systems covered by this standard are rated:

a)    300 volts or less;

b)    150 volts or less to ground; and

c)    50 amperes or less.

1.2 Lighting track is intended to be permanently installed and permanently connected to a branch circuit not exceeding 277 volts, nominal to ground, and 50 amperes.

1.3 These requirements cover:

a)    Track networks consisting of track and connectors;

b)    Mono-, duo-, and multi-point canopies;

c)    Incandescent, fluorescent, and high intensity discharge (HID) luminaire assemblies intended to be electrically connected to and physically supported by the track in track networks and canopies;

d)    Mounting means for the track; and

e)    Accessories.

1.4 These requirements do not cover:

a)    Busways intended for lighting, receptacles, or other general-purpose adaptors covered by the Standard for Busways, UL 857, and intended for use in accordance with Article 364 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70; or

b)    Track lighting systems for marine use aboard a ship or boat.

1.5 Track lighting systems are not intended for use:

a)    In wet or damp locations;

b)    In installations where the track is concealed;

c)    In hazardous locations;

d)    Where subject to physical damage;

e)    Where the track is extended through walls or partitions of building structures;

f)    Where subject to corrosive vapors; or

g)    In storage battery rooms.

1.6 A track lighting luminaire assembly that uses a tungsten-halogen lamp, fluorescent lamp, or high-intensity-

discharge lamp shall also comply with the applicable requirements from the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598.

1.7 Light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to lighting track or a luminaire assembly covered by this standard shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products, UL 8750.

1.7 added January 25, 2012

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UL 1574:2023 - Start year: : 2023
Description:

Track Lighting Systems

Notes:

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 1574 dated May 19, 2023 includes the changes for wiring smaller than 18 AWG; 12.3 – 12.3C, and Section 75.3.

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover track lighting systems intended for permanent connection to sources of supply in commercial or residential ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The track lighting systems covered by this standard are:

a) connected to a branch circuit not rated more than 300 volts and not more than 50 amperes; or

b) connected to a remotely located power source rated not more than 30 Vac or 60 Vdc and not more than 25 amperes.

1.2 Deleted

1.3 These requirements cover:

a) Track networks consisting of track and connectors;

b) Mono-, duo-, and multi-point canopies;

c) Incandescent, fluorescent, and high intensity discharge (HID), and LED luminaire assemblies intended to be electrically connected to and physically supported by the track in track networks and canopies;

d) Mounting means for the track; and

e) Accessories.

1.4 These requirements do not cover:

a) Busways intended for lighting, receptacles, or other general-purpose adaptors covered by the Standard for Busways, UL 857, and intended for use in accordance with Article 364 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70; or

b) Track lighting systems for marine use aboard a ship or boat.

1.5 Track lighting systems are not intended for use:

a) In wet or damp locations;

b) In installations where the track is concealed;

c) In hazardous locations;

d) Where subject to physical damage;

e) Where the track is extended through walls or partitions of building structures;

f) Where subject to corrosive vapors; or

g) In storage battery rooms.

1.6 A track lighting luminaire assembly that uses a tungsten-halogen lamp, fluorescent lamp, high-intensity-discharge, or LED lamp shall also comply with:

a) The applicable requirements from the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598, if rated more than 30 Vac or 60 Vdc; or

b) The applicable requirements from the Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Systems, UL 2108, if rated 30 Vac or 60 Vdc or less.

1.7 Light emitting diode (LED) components and subassemblies integral to lighting track or a luminaire assembly covered by this standard shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products, UL 8750.

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