Summary of Topics b1563_6_20111005_sum.htmlSubject 1563
Bulletin Dated: October 5, 2011
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
The following changes in requirements to the Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and Associated Equipment, UL 1563, are being proposed for preliminary review and comment only:
1. For Preliminary Review Only: Addition of Requirements for Motorized Robotic Swimming Pool Vacuums
2. For Preliminary Review Only: Proposal to update the glossary to clarify that hot tubs are included in the products covered by UL 1563
3. For Preliminary Review Only: Proposal to clarify the requirements for skimmers
4. For Preliminary Review Only: Proposal to remove the requirement that an electronic motor drive be integral to the pump
5. For Preliminary Review Only: Proposal to revise section 35.3 to clarify that the special heater control settings are for periodic use only, requiring user input each time the settings are intended to be activateds