UL CSDS Proposal
Published Date: March 25, 2016
Last Revision: April 06, 2023
Scope
025180-000000-0000001 Scope
1.1 These requirements apply to air dispersion system materials for use in accordance with the following Installation Codes:
a) Standard of the National Fire Protection Association for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, NFPA No. 90A;
b) Standard of the National Fire Protection Association for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems, NFPA No. 90B;
c) The International Mechanical Code® (IMC); and
d) The Uniform Mechanical CodeTM (UMC).
1.2 The air dispersion system materials covered by these requirements include preformed lengths of fabric or non-fabric products intended to convey and distribute air.
1.3 These air dispersion system materials are intended to be limited for use in air handling systems in exposed locations operating under positive pressure.
Exception: Air dispersion systems that have been tested to Section 10A (Collapse Test) and labeled with the rated negative pressure are not limited to operating under positive pressure.
1.4 These requirements do not intend to address the joints between sections of air dispersion system materials or end connections.
Summary of Topics b2518_1_20160325_sum.htmlSubject 2518
Bulletin Dated: March 25, 2016
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
The following new standard is being proposed:
1. First Time ANSI Approval for Air Dispersion Systems, UL 2518
Back to Standard 2518, Edition 1