These requirements cover manually@ electrically and pneumatically powered lifts. They are intended for the lifting and transport of materials and not for the movement or support of people. They are rated 250 volts or less@ to be employed in nonhazardous environmental locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code@ NFPA 70.This standard does not apply to the following equipment:a) Permanently installed material lifts@ serving specific levels of a building and/or fitted with a car;b) Power operated lifting platforms for persons with impaired mobility;c) Mobile elevating work platforms;d) Vehicle lifts (for maintenance); ande) Powered forklift trucks.
UL 2344-2005 history
1970UL 2344-2022 UL Standard for Safety Material Lifts
2017UL 2344 BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Material Lifts (COMMENTS DUE: July 10@ 2017)
2012UL 2344 BULLETIN-2012 UL Standard for Safety Material Lifts (COMMENTS DUE: April 03@ 2012)
2010UL 2344-2010 UL Standard for Safety Material Lifts (Second Edition; Reprint with revisions through and including May 15@ 2012)
2008UL 2344 BULLETIN-2008 UL Standard for Safety Material Lifts (COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 17@ 2008)
2005UL 2344-2005 UL Standard for Safety Material Lifts (First Edition)