UL CSDS Proposal
Published Date: January 06, 2017
Last Revision: September 17, 2020
Scope
010180-000000-0000001 Scope
1.1 These requirements cover commercial and household electric equipment for use on or in aquariums in indoor locations at 300 volts or less, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, such as heaters, pumps, filters, aerators, reflectors, hoods, electrically wired stands, and similar equipment.
1.2 These requirements do not cover:
a) Illuminators or stands not specifically intended for use with aquariums or
b) Aquarium tanks except when part of the tank acts as enclosure or water barrier for fittings, such as, but not limited to, filter, heating, or UV units that are integrated into the base or wall of the aquarium tank.
1.3 Aquarium equipment involving tungsten-halogen or high intensity discharge lamps shall comply with the additional applicable requirements specified in the Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires, UL 153.
Summary of Topics b1018_6_20170106_sum.htmlSubject 1018
Bulletin Dated: January 6, 2017
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
The following changes in requirements to the Standard for Standard For Safety For Electric Aquarium Equipment, UL 1018, are being proposed for preliminary review and comment only:
1. For Preliminary Review Only: Construction Requirement Revision for Aquarium Appliances With Detachable Low Voltage Connections
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