Subject 514D

Bulletin Dated: August 14, 2014

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

The following changes in requirements to the Standard for Cover Plates for Flush-Mounted Wiring Devices, UL 514D, are being proposed for preliminary review and comment only:

1. For Preliminary Review Only: Proposed Deletion Of Requirements That Reference Re-attachable Outlet Box Hoods To Align With The National Electrical Code Identification Of All Outlet Box Hoods As Extra Duty

2. For Preliminary Review Only: Proposed Revision And Addition Of Requirements To Clarify Requirements Applicable To Outlet Box Hood Types Of Other Than The Extra-Duty Type

3. For Preliminary Review Only: Proposed Addition Of Resistance To Ignition Test Requirements To Clarify That The Test Sample May Be A Finished Cover Plate Or Plate Material

4. For Preliminary Review Only: Proposed Revision Of The Tables In Clause 8.1.1 And Clause 8.1.2 To Clarify Resistance To Moisture Test Requirements Applicable To Cover Plates And Various Types Of Outlet Box Hoods

5. For Preliminary Review Only: Proposed Revisions To Clarify That Cover Plates Are To Be Hinged To Outlet Box Hoods During The Cold Impact Test

6. For Preliminary Review Only: Proposed Addition Of Requirements To Exempt Outlet Box Hood With Very Low-Profile After Installation From The Impact Resistance Test

7. For Preliminary Review Only: Proposed Addition To The Hinge Stress Test Requirements To Clarify That The Specimen Orientation Specified For The Test Applies For The Test Only And Not To The Installation Orientation Specified By The Manufacturer

8. For Preliminary Review Only: Proposed Revision To Clause 5.3.8 To Clarify All Requirement Applicable To Outlet Box Hoods Marked "Extra Duty"