Subject 1977

Bulletin Dated: March 14, 2007

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

The following changes in requirements are being proposed:

1. Revision of the Scope - Greater than 600 V Applications

2. Clarification of the Requirements for Spacings

3. Clarification of the Requirements for the Dielectric Voltage-Withstand Test

4. Clarification of the Requirements for the Sequence of Testing

5. Revision of the Requirements for Test Potential in the Dielectric Voltage-Withstand Test

6. Revision of the Scope - Applicability to Other Standards

7. Revision of the Requirements for Rubber Materials

8. Editorial Revision of the Requirements for the Accelerated Aging Test

9. Clarification of the Requirements for the Temperature Test and for Markings

10. Revision of the Marking Requirements for Devices for Disconnecting Use

11. Addition of the Grounding Impedance Test

12. Addition of the Ratings Section

13. Revision of the Scope to Address UL 498 as a Supplement to this Standard

14. Revision of the Requirements for Current-Carrying Parts