Summary of Topics m0588_18,2388_1,_20031029_sum.htmlSubjects 588 (2388)
Bulletin Dated: October 29, 2003
The following topics were discussed at the meeting:
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
UL 2388
1) Revision of scope of UL 2388
2) Revision of flammability rating in paragraph 7.2 (STP member proposal)
3) Revision of temperature rating of polymeric materials in paragraph 7.9 (STP member proposal)
4) Clarification of AWG requirements for stranded conductors
5) Addition of fusing requirements to Table 14.1
6) Revision to clarify requirements in paragraph 23.1 (STP member proposal)
7) Clarification of the Normal Temperature Test, Section 23
8) Clarification of test procedures in the Abnormal Temperature Test, Section 24
9) Proposed revisions to the test for Permanence of Cord Tag, Section 36
10) Proposed deletion of dielectric test requirements from the Rain Test, Section 35
11) Addition of requirements for gaskets
12) Miscellaneous revisions
13) Clarification of the Insulation Resistance Test, Section 25
14) Clarification of requirements for polymeric materials employed as an enclosure of a flexible lighting product
15) Discussion regarding the polymer industry and comparison of UL 2388 with CSA requirements
16) Discussion of requirements for non-extendable flexible lighting products
17) Discussion of requirements permitting field modification of Class 2 flexible lighting products
18) Flexible lighting products that employ a Class 2 transformer or Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
UL 588
19) Lighting string constructions employing single CXTW wire and integral parallel construction
20) Revisions to the rain test
21) Clarification of load fitting requirements for decorative outfits employing medium-base lampholders
22) Clarification of the trip current in the dielectric voltage-withstand test
23) Revisions to requirements for Ratings, Section 113
24) Comment resolution for Item # 1 of UL Subject 588 Bulletin (Revision of paragraph 22.2.1.1), dated April 22, 2003
25) Proposed requirements for motorized ornaments
26) Update on fiber-optic products
27) Discussion of Patent Issues
28) Miscellaneous revisions
29) Proposal to eliminate portable lamps with seasonal decorations from UL 588 (STP member proposal)
30) Addition of strain relief requirements for ornaments
31) Revision of requirements for ornaments (STP member proposal)
32) Addition of requirements for tree stands
33) Discussion of new requirements to address the use of "screw-on" connectors presently used in UL 2388 products used as a means to connect UL 588 lighting strings
34) New requirements for multifunctional electrical lampholder contacts
35) Revisions to the scope to eliminate nightlights and flexible lighting products
36) Additional packaging warnings (STP member proposal)