NFPA， UL

Who or what is NFPA?

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) is an organization in the USA that publishes a comprehensive set of regulations for fire protection, electrical safety and construction safety. It was founded in 1896 and has published over 300 standards to date. NFPA does not certify products. It limits itself exclusively to drawing up standards, such as the NEC and NFPA 79 standards relevant to control panel production. NEC is considered state-of-the-art by the US  egal system. You will find further information at www.NFPA.org

 

Who or what is UL?

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.® (UL) is one of the world’s leading organizations for testing and certification in the field of product safety. This independent, non-profit US organization was founded in 1894 at the request of American fire insurance companies to analyze the fire hazards posed by electrically operated devices. Today, UL tests and certifies a wide range of materials, components and end products for their operational safety, particularly with regard to potential personal injury and fire formation. The organization maintains subsidiaries in numerous European countries. Detailed information on the US organization as well as contact details for the various European subsidiaries are available on UL’s website at www.ul.com