1.1 These requirements cover electric luminaires for installation where subject to continuous or frequent immersion in one of the following locations:
a) Swimming pools, permanently installed spas, hot tubs, and similar water-containing vessels intended to accommodate the complete or partial immersion of persons in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, Article 680 Parts II – IV;
b) Permanently installed fountains, including splash pads and similar recreational amenities used by persons without immersion, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, Article 680 Part V.
1.2 These requirements also cover:
a) Luminaire housings (forming shells) and mounting brackets for swimming pool luminaires; and
b) Deleted
c) Submersible junction boxes for installation in fountains and similar water-containing vessels not intended to accommodate the complete or partial immersion of persons.
1.3 These requirements do not cover:
a) Junction boxes for use in the deck area around swimming pools, fountains, and spas (see the Standard for Junction Boxes for Swimming Pool Luminaires, UL 1241),
b) Swimming pool luminaire power supplies (see the Standard for Power Units for Fountain, Swimming Pool, and Spa Luminaires, UL 379),
c) Low voltage landscape lighting (see the Standard for Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems, UL 1838), or
d) Battery-powered portable luminaires intended for underwater operation (see the Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires, UL 153 or the Standard for Flashlights and Lanterns, UL 1576).
1.4 Revised and relocated as 4
1.5 Revised and relocated as 2
1.6 Revised and relocated as 3
This revision of ANSI/UL 676 dated September 11, 2025 includes changes in requirements in 6.5, and a new Supplement SA– Potting Compounds for Swimming Pool, Fountain, and Spa Equipment.
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