Subject 1598
Bulletin Dated: September 22, 2006
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
The following changes in requirements are being proposed for preliminary review and comment:
1. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision of bonding circuit impedance test to revert back to the previous UL 1570 series standards
2. For Preliminary Review Only: Add requirements for evaluation of accessible lampholder leads during normal use
3. For Preliminary Review Only: Add requirements for 60�C branch circuit conductors for temperature test exempt luminaires
4. For Preliminary Review Only: Add requirements for decorative part securement
5. For Preliminary Review Only: Add requirements for smaller gage wire conductors for Class 2 power limited circuits
6. For Preliminary Review Only: Correction of dimensions specified in large scale fallout test
7. For Preliminary Review Only: Add germicidal lamp marking requirements
8. For Preliminary Review Only: Revise requirements for open holes and openings to reduce risk of fire when certain electrical components are used
9. For Preliminary Review Only: Add torque and strength test requirements for ground-screw assemblies
10. For Preliminary Review Only: Revise requirements for UV attenuation barriers for metal halide lamps
11. For Preliminary Review Only: Add strain relief test requirements to address metal junction boxes having integral strain relief mechanism for cable
12. For Preliminary Review Only: Add requirements for uncovered canopy luminaires marked spacings
13. For Preliminary Review Only: Add temperature limits to Table 14.1.2 for compact fluorescent lamps
14. For Preliminary Review Only: Correction of marking requirements for air handling luminaires
15. For Preliminary Review Only: Revise temperature testing requirements for Type Non-IC recessed luminaires
16. For Preliminary Review Only: Delete requirements for obsolete test lamps from Table 19.8.2
17. For Preliminary Review Only: Add 50-lb weight limit requirements for outlet boxes supplied to US markets
18. For Preliminary Review Only: Revise volume requirements for wiring compartments and junction boxes
19. For Preliminary Review Only: Delete requirements for dielectric testing immediately following normal temperature test
20. For Preliminary Review Only: Delete requirements for suspended ceiling luminaires
21. For Preliminary Review Only: Revise temperature test requirements for surface ceiling luminaires
22. For Preliminary Review Only: Revise pass/fail criteria for five-inch flame test
23. For Preliminary Review Only: Add requirements to address luminaires incorporating instant-start ballasts and bi-pin lampholders
24. For Preliminary Review Only: Revise requirements for lamp containment in the event of HID ruptures
25. For Preliminary Review Only: Clarify requirements for pole lengths over 4 meters for Canada
26. For Preliminary Review Only: Clarify requirements for polymeric impact test
27. For Preliminary Review Only: Relocate G8 lamp base requirements from Table 7.3.3.1 to Table 7.3.3.2
28. For Preliminary Review Only: Miscellaneous corrections and clarifications