Summary of Topics

These revisions were issued to incorporate the following:

• Editorial corrections and updates to references and editorial revisions to simplify, clarify, or consolidate requirements

• Revised definitions for automatic load control relay and central station battery lighting and power systems; new definition for floor proximity exit sign

• Simplification of and alternative requirements for enclosures

• Clarification that evidence must exist to support a performance characteristic claim for polymeric material

• Clarification of required testing based on risks associated with conductor secureness

• Adjustment of electronic circuit operational requirements

• Adjustment of derangement signal operational requirements

• Revisions to test switch requirements to use consistent terminology and establish mandatory language and to limit access to a maintained-break type test switch to service personnel

• Clarification of requirements for self-testing/self-diagnostic equipment

• Consolidation and clarification of requirements for disconnect switches and fuses

• Allowing UL 746E as an alternative to the conformal coating requirements in Sections 56 and 57

• Re-aligning requirements for flashing exit signs with UL 1638, delete the flashing rate stability reference, and adjust the reference for energizing at rated voltage

• Clarification of test voltages to expand the range of product voltage ratings subject to testing at either 120 or 240 volts

• Revision of the leakage current test to not require continuation of leakage current measurements through thermal stabilization

• Clarification of normal operation test requirements for manual test switches

• Revision of test method for standby rating input test

• Separating the over and undervoltage tests into two separate sections, editing for consistent terminology, and adjusting the test voltage to represent a modestly more severe condition

• Deletion of the humidity test in 56.3.1 as it is covered by 56.2.1

• Revision of test requirements for low frequency inverters

• Revision of test requirements for high frequency inverters

• Deletion of the alternative test program for battery recognition, Supplement SA

• Addressing redundant requirements in Supplement SB - Retrofit Fluorescent Fixture Inverter/Charger Packs

• Separation of extended ambient ratings from damp/wet ratings

• Eiminating low temperature testing of fluorescent and electroluminescent lamps

• Deletion of requirements for battery temperature regulation in Supplements SC and SD

• Not specifying both gasket adhesion tests in SD4.8.1

• Revising photoluminescent sign conditioning and activation levels

• Deletion of the exemption for minimum light output testing in Section SH2

• Luminance and illuminance measurement equipment parameters

• Revising requirements for instructions to require instructions to be available via internet and available to authorities having jurisdiction

• Deleting requirement that photoluminescent signs in accordance with Supplement G are for use only indoors

• Deleting requirements detailing how to mount a photoluminescent sign

• New and revised marking requirements for photoluminescent exit signs

• Adding an exception to not require a marking when equipment is solely for the control of remote loads

• Requiring overload and endurance testing of relays

• Adding required marking of relays based on type of load