1.1 This standard provides specific service equipment requirements that are intended to be supplemented by requirements for other types of equipment (such as panelboards, switchboards, and the like) that may be used as service equipment. Requirements in this Standard are intended to apply to equipment designed for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70.

1.2 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involve a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determined necessary to maintain the acceptable level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard cannot be judged to comply with this standard. Where considered appropriate, revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.