Subject 1977

Bulletin Dated: January 2, 2007

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

The following changes in requirements are being proposed:

1. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision of the Scope - Greater than 600 V Applications

2. For Preliminary Review Only: Clarification of the Requirements for Spacings

3. For Preliminary Review Only: Clarification of the Requirements for the Dielectric Voltage-Withstand Test

4. For Preliminary Review Only: Clarification of the Requirements for the Sequence of Testing

5. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision of the Requirements for Test Potential in the Dielectric Voltage-Withstand Test

6. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision of the Scope - Applicability to Other Standards

7. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision of the Requirements for Rubber Materials

8. For Preliminary Review Only: Clarification of the Requirements for Polymeric Materials

9. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision of Requirements for Class B Materials and the Addition of Requirements for Class A Materials

10. For Preliminary Review Only: Editorial Revision of the Requirements for the Accelerated Aging Test

11. For Preliminary Review Only: Clarification of the Requirements for the Temperature Test and for Markings

12. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision of the Requirements for the Flammability Test and Ratings

13. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision of the Marking Requirements for Devices for Disconnecting Use

14. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of the Grounding Impedance Test

15. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of the Ratings Section

16. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision of the Scope to Address UL 498 as a Supplement to this Standard

17. For Preliminary Review Only: Revision of the Requirements for Current-Carrying Parts