Description

UL 826 – Household Electric Clocks

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Household Electric Clocks

UL 826

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover electrically operated household clocks having an input rating of not more than 30 watts and 250 volts to be used in ordinary indoor locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements do not cover clocks intended primarily for industrial or commercial installations, clocks that form part of a master clock system, outdoor clocks, time stamps, job card recorders, timers, and similar time-indicating and -recording appliances, nor do they cover illuminated clocks intended for use as portable electric lamps or for other illuminating purposes.

1.3 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the 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 does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.