1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover enclosed and open-type Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) designed for repeated limiting of transient voltage surges as specified in the standard on 50 or 60 Hz power circuits not exceeding 1000 V and for PV applications up to 1500 V dc and designated as follows:

1. Type 1 – One port, permanently connected SPDs, except for watt-hour meter socket enclosures, intended for installation between the secondary of the service transformer and the line side of the service equipment overcurrent device, as well as the load side, including watt-hour meter socket enclosures and Molded Case SPDs intended to be installed without an external overcurrent protective device. Type 1 SPDs for use in PV systems can be connected between the PV array and the main service disconnect.

2. Type 2 – Permanently connected SPDs intended for installation on the load side of the service equipment overcurrent device; including SPDs located at the branch panel and Molded Case SPDs.

3. Type 3 – Point of utilization SPDs, installed at a minimum conductor length of 10 meters (30 feet) from the electrical service panel to the point of utilization, for example cord connected, direct plug-in, receptacle type and SPDs installed at the utilization equipment being protected. See marking in 4. The distance (10 meters) is exclusive of conductors provided with or used to attach SPDs.

4. Type 4 Component Assemblies – Component assembly consisting of one or more Type 5 components together with a disconnect (integral or external) or a means of complying with the limited current tests in 4.

5. Type 1, 2, 3 Component Assemblies – Consists of a Type 4 component assembly with internal or external short circuit protection.

6. Type 5 – Discrete component surge suppressors, such as MOVs that may be mounted on a PWB, connected by its leads or provided within an enclosure with mounting means and wiring terminations.

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 1449 dated December 15, 2022 includes the following changes in requirements:

• Addition of UL 969A as Alternate Option for Marking and Labeling; 68.1.1

• Clarifications and Updates to Table 48.1 (Test Program);

• Revisions to Capacitor Testing; 26.1, 26.3, 26.4, 69.1, 73.1, 85.42

• Clarification and Additional Text to SA8.3 – SA8.4 Covering Current Tests

• Clarification to SB7 for Testing SPDs that Permit Follow Current; SB7.1

• Clarification of Clause SB8.2 Regarding SCCR Levels

• Correction to Number of Test Samples in Clause SB10.1;

• Clearances for Altitude Over 2000 m; 19.2

• Type 4 Component Assemblies Surge Testing; 43.2

• Temperature Testing of Plug Blades in Direct Plug-In SPDs; Table 40.1, 40.14, 40.17