Subject 1449

Bulletin Dated: September 5, 2008

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

The following changes in requirements to the Standard for Surge Protective Devices, UL 1449, are being proposed for preliminary review and comment only:

1. For Preliminary Review Only: Scope and Glossary Revisions

2. For Preliminary Review Only: Additional Requirements for SPDs with Integral Thermal Links and SPDs with Temperature Responsive Devices that Open During Testing

3. For Preliminary Review Only: Expansion and Clarification of Requirements for Interchangeability of Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs)

4. For Preliminary Review Only: Clarification of SPD Testing Matrix

5. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of Section 59A, Metal Oxide Varistor Voltage

6. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of Section 59B, Metal Oxide Varistor DC Standby Current

7. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of Section 62A, Varistor Voltage