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UL 50:13ED 2015-10

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Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations
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Hardcopy

Superseded date

02-29-2024

Language(s)

English

Published date

10-16-2015

Preface
1 Scope
2 Units of Measurement
3 Components
4 References
5 Definitions
6 Construction
7 Marking
8 Tests
9 Cabinets and Cutout Boxes
10 Junction and Pull Boxes
Annex A - Standards For Components (Normative)
Annex B - Reference Standards (Normative)
Annex C - Marking (Normative - US Only Requirement)
Annex D - Knockout Dimensions (Informative)

The revision of ANSI/UL 50 dated October 15, 2020 includes the following changes in requirements: Junction and Pull Boxes for Use in Air Handling Spaces; 10.1.1, 10.1.2, Section 10.7 Adhesives Used to Secure Observation Windows; 6.2.1, 6.2.5, 6.2.6, 6.6.1.5, 6.6.1.6, Annex B Add Definitions: Cabinet, Cutout Box, Junction Box, and Pull Box; 5.3.1, 5.4.1, 5.9.1, Annex B Restrictions on Use of Sheet Metals Screws; 10.4.12, Annex B Junction and Pull Boxes Less Than 100 Cubic Inches; 10.6.5, Sections 10.8, 10.9, Figure 14 and Figure 15 Clarification of Annex C for Components Clarification of Closure Opening for Polymeric Materials; 6.6.1.3 New Annex E for Adhesives, Enclosures, Non-mechanical Means of Securement; Annex B Requirements for Encapsulated Enclosures; Annex F Exemption of Crush and Impact Tests if Using Safety or Wire Mesh Glass in Large Openings; 6.2.2, 6.2.3.

1.1 This standard applies to enclosures for electrical equipment intended to be installed and used in non-hazardous locations in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1, the provisions of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and the provisions of Mexico's Electrical Installations, NOM-001-SEDE, as follows: a)Enclosures for indoor locations, Types 1, 2, 5, 12, 12K, and 13; and b)Enclosures for indoor or outdoor locations, Types 3, 3X, 3R, 3RX, 3S, 3SX, 4, 4X, 6, and 6P.

DevelopmentNote
Also numbered as CSA C22.2.94.1 & NMX-J-235/1ANCE. (09/2007) NEW CHILD REV 1 2020 IS ADDED NOW
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NEW CHILD REV 1 2020 IS ADDED NOW
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Underwriters Laboratories
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