1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover non-refrigerated or non-heated commercial displays and other case goods used in retail establishment, including bakeries and restaurants. The term display(s) will be used to refer to all of the types of products covered by this standard. The products are used in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. They are intended for dry, damp, or wet locations. These displays include both electrified and non-electrified products and may include, but are not limited to:

1. a) Displays

   1. 1) Shelving units (Gondolas);

   2. 2) Merchandise kiosks (such as the mini-stores in the middle of a mall);

   3. 3) Point of Sale (POS);

   4. 4) Motorized displays;

   5. 5) Hanging displays;

   6. 6) Wall systems;

   7. 7) Showcases;

   8. 8) Display Cases;

   9. 9) Product platforms;

   10. 10) Temporary Displays

2. b) Cash stations

   1. 1) Cash Wraps;

   2. 2) check-out stands (motorized and non-motorized); and

3. c) Other types of retail fixtures or case good

   1. 1) Retail use disinfecting equipment;

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 970 dated October 6, 2023 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Renaming of Appendix A to Annex A

– Addition of ASTM E162 as an Allowed Test Method for Flammable Surfaces; 26.2.1 and 26.2.2

– Modification to Display Mounting Test Requirements; 33.2.2 and 83.10

– Addition of LVLE Strain Relief Exception; 7.5

– Correction to Language in 83.7

– Correction to Measurements in Exception to 95.2