This standard covers ratings@ construction@ and testing of dead-front control switchboards containing@ but not limited to@ devices such as switches@ control devices@ instrumentation@ metering@ monitoring@ alarms@ annunciators@ protective and auxiliary relays@ and regulating devices and accessories. It includes@ but is not specifically limited to@ switchboards for the control and protection of apparatus used for or associated with power generation@ conversion@ transmission@ and distribution. Types of switchboards may include control@ vertical@ dead-front@ enclosed@ dual@ or duplex switchboards. Other construction types include control desks@ consoles@ benchboards@ dual or duplex benchboards@ fixed rack@ cabinet@ and swing rack cabinets. It does not apply to industrial controls@ communication equipment@ switchboards for use on board ships@ or Class 1E switchboards for use in nuclear generating stations.