1 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:

1. a) Desks;

2. b) Tables;

3. c) Conference room tables;

4. d) Bookcases;

5. e) Storage cabinets; and

6. f) Motorized carts and stands for audio/video equipment; and

7. g) Benching Systems.

The above products may be provided with modesty and privacy screens.

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This revision of ANSI/UL 1286 dated April 21, 2021 is being issued to incorporate the following change:

– Revisions To The Title Of UL 1286 To More Closely Align With The Scope Of the Standard

– Revisions To Cord-Connected System Requirements To Allow For 14 AWG Cord And 15 A Plug Configurations Under Specific Conditions; 11.3.2, 11.3.4, 11.3.5, 38.19

– Revision To The Scope To Clarify That The Requirements Applicable To Individual Commercial Office Furnishings Are Specified in UL 962, Household And Commercial Furnishings; 1.6, 19.10.1, 19.10.2

– Revision To Marking Requirements To Clarify Office Furnishing Type Designation Requirements; 38.20

– Revisions To Construction And Test Requirements Applicable To Raceways To Specify Compliance With UL 5, Surface Metal Raceways And Fittings and UL 5A, Nonmetallic Surface Raceways And Fittings; 3.6, Table 3.1, Section 8, Section 9, 19.12.1.3, Section 23, Section 24, Section 24A, 27.1.2, 35.1.1, 36.1.2, Appendix A

– Addition Of A Definition For An Office Furnishing Unit; 2.19.1, 2.19.2

– Addition Of Electrical Enclosure Requirements; 2.10.2, 3.8 – 3.10

– Revisions To Component Requirements To Clarify That The Standards Listed In Appendix A Are Not All Inclusive; 3.1

– Revisions To And Addition Of Accessory Requirements To Address Trial Installation Of Accessories; 7.9, Section 37A

– Revision To Paragraph 19.7.1 To Allow For Standard European Size Glass Thickness Of 3.0 mm; 19.7.1

– Addition Of Paragraph 19.7.2 To Clarify That The Retention Test Applies To All Types Of Glass For Furnishings Provided With Glass; 19.7.2

– Revision To Paragraph 19.11 And Addition Of Section 34A, Monitor Arms Test, To Clarify The Tests From ANSI/BIFMA X 5.5 That Are To Be Applied In the Evaluation Of Monitor Arms; 19.11.1, 34A.3, 19.12.1.2

– Clarification Of The Spill Test To Include Testing Of A Line-Voltage Outlet Or Low Voltage Outlet Such As A USB Port; 30.1.2

– Revisions To Section 33, Functional And Proof Load Tests, To Clarify The Required Tests From ANSI/BIFMA X 5.6 That Are To Be Applied In The Evaluation Of Furnishings; 33.1.1, 33.1.2, 33.2, 33.3, Table 33.1, Table 33.2, Table 33.3

– Revision To The Glass Panel Test ─ Retention To Specify The Correct Metric Unit Of Impact For The Test; 35.2.2

– Addition To Installation And Operating Instruction Requirements To Specify System Components Evaluated As Part Of The Complete Furnishing; 39.10

– Revisions To Supplement SA, Modular Pre-Wired Office Furnishing Floor Raceway Systems, To Remove Duplicative Requirements; 2.32, SA2.3 – SA2.5, SA2.8, SA2.9, Section SA5, Section SA9, Section SA10, SA16.1, Section SA27, Section SA29

– Revisions To Section 19.9, Flammability Of Materials To Clarify The Requirement; 19.9.1 – 19.9.4

– Revisions And Additions To Supplement SA, Modular Pre-Wired Office Furnishing Floor Raceway Systems To Allow For Under Carpet Applications; 1.3, SA2.7, SA3.2.1, SA4.1, SA4.3, SA4.5, SA4.6, SA26.1, SA33.1, SA35.7 – SA35.10

– Editorial Updates; SA16.2