• UL 1638:5ED 2016-01

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Visible Signaling Devices for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems, Including Accessories

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Superseded date:  27-04-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  28-01-2016

    Publisher:  Underwriters Laboratories

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 General
    Construction
    3 Enclosure
    4 Accessibility of uninsulated live parts, film-coated
        wire, and moving parts
    5 Corrosion protection
    6 Field wiring connections
    7 Internal wiring
    8 Components
    9 Adhesive used to secure conductive parts
    10 Spacings
    Performance
    11 General
    12 Light output and flash rate/duration between pulses
        test
    13 Variable voltage operation test
    14 Temperature test
    15 Endurance test
    16 Components failure test
    17 Component burnout test
    18 Dielectric voltage-withstand test
    19 Rain test
    20 Variable ambient tests
    21 Transients test
    22 Vibration test
    23 Jarring test
    24 Corrosion tests
    25 Tests on polymeric materials
    26 High temperature exposure test
    27 Flame test
    28 Impact test
    29 Infrared analysis
    30 Ultraviolet light and water exposure test
    Installation and operating instructions
    31 General
    Markings
    32 General
    33 Marking permanency tests
    Appendix
    A Standards for components

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    Pertains to visual signaling devices intended for indoor and/or outdoor installation: a) In Canada, in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations; and with CAN/ULC S524, Standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems. Refer to CAN/ULC S525, Audible Signaling Devices for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems, Including Accessories, CAN/ULC-S541, Speakers for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems, Including Accessories, for requirements pertaining to audible devices and speakers; and b) In the United States in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 72.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Underwriters Laboratories
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    UFC 4-021-01 : Change 1 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA - DESIGN AND O&M;: MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS
    UL 1971:3ED 2002-11 Signaling Devices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
    UL 60079-0:6ED 2013-07 Explosive Atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General Requirements
    UL 2572:2ED 2016-03 Mass Notification Systems
    UL 864:10ED 2014-12 Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    UL 864:10ED 2014-12 Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems
    UL 1480:6ED 2016-01 Speakers for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems, Including Accessories
    UL 1971:3ED 2002-11 Signaling Devices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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