These requirements cover indoor use cord and plug connected of permanently connected@ furniture power distribution units (FPDU) rated 250 V AC or less and 20 Amperes or less. An FPDU may provide one or more receptacle outlets@ inclusive of one current tap integral to the attachment plug@ if provided@ for connection of utilization equipment. An FPDU may include an integral Class 2 power supply employing integral output lead (s) and/or output connector (s) and may include receptacles with integral power supplies employing Class 2 output connector(s). FPDU??s are for fixed mounting to portable or stationary furnishings as a power supply connection for cord and plug connected electrical utilization equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code@ NFPA 70. In accordance with the National Electrical Code@ NFPA 70@ furniture power distribution units (FPDUs) shall not serve as fixed wiring of a structure or of fixed furnishings@ such as but not limited to applications in permanent countertops of kitchens and bathrooms. A cord-and-plug-connected product as described in 1.1 with less than three receptacle outlets and provided with a Luminaire is covered under the Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires@ UL 153. A cord-and-plug-connected product as described in 1.1 with less than three receptacle outlets and that employs an electromagnetic interference filter is covered under the Standard for Electromagnetic Interference Filters@ UL 1283. A cord-and-plug-connected product as described in 1.1 with less than three receptacle outlets and that employs a surge protective device (SPD) is covered under the Standard for Surge Protective Devices@ UL 1449@ for SPD Type 3. This standard does not cover FPDUs intended for use with medical equipment. 1.8 These requirements cover FPDUs provided with isolated secondary circuits. 1.9 These requirements cover FPDUs provided with batteries located in isolated secondary circuits. A cord-and-plug-connected product as described in 1.1 that employs ground-fault protection is covered under the requirements for portable GFCIs in the Standard for Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters@ UL 943. This standard does not cover FPDUs intended for use with medical equipment. These requirements cover FPDUs provided with isolated secondary circuits. These requirements cover FPDUs provided with batteries located in isolated secondary circuits. A product that has a battery backup feature or other uninterruptible power supply equipment located in the Primary Circuit shall comply with the applicable requirements in the Standard for Uninterruptible Power Supply Equipment@ UL 1778. A FPDU with three or more receptacle outlets may employ a Light Emitting Diode (LED) Luminaire. This standard contains the following Supplements: a) Supplement SA ?C Furniture Power Distribution Units Incorporating Batteries. b) Supplement SB ?C Furniture Power Distribution Units for Clustered Seating. c) Supplement SC ?C Furniture Power Distribution Units For Kitchen and Bathroom Countertops.
UL 962A-2018 history
2023UL 962A-2023 Furniture Power Distribution Units
1970UL 962A-2022 Furniture Power Distribution Units
2019UL 962A BULLETIN-2019 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (COMMENTS DUE: June 17@ 2019)
2018UL 962A BULLETIN-2018 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (COMMENTS DUE: September 17@ 2018)
2018UL 962A-2018 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (Fifth Edition; Reprint with revisions through and including April 23@ 2019)
2017UL 962A CRD-2017 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units - Section / Paragraph Reference: 13.7 and 50.24 Subject: FPDU Employing Tamper Resistant Outlets (Edition 4: February 22@ 2016)
2017UL 962A BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (COMMENTS DUE: July 24@ 2017)
2016UL 962A CRD-2016 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units - Section / Paragraph Reference: Sections 1 (Scope); 5 (Glossary); Sections 12.1.10, 12.3 (Construction) and 31 (Performance) Subject: Class 2 Lead (Edition 3: September 29, 2014)
2016UL 962A BULLETIN-2016 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (COMMENTS DUE: December 12@ 2016)
2016UL 962A-2016 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (Fourth Edition)
2015UL 962A CRD-2015 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units - Section / Paragraph Reference: 5.6A and 13.5 Subject: GFCI Protection in lieu of compliance with the Spill Test (Edition 3: September 29, 2014)
2015UL 962A BULLETIN-2015 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (COMMENTS DUE: February 6@ 2015)
2014UL 962A CRD-2014 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units - Section / Paragraph Reference: 1.1@ 2.5@ Table 12.1@ 14.1 Subject: Luminaires incorporated with Furniture Power Distribution Units (Edition 2: December 22@ 2008)
2014UL 962A BULLETIN-2014 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (COMMENTS DUE: September 10@ 2014)
2014UL 962A-2014 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (Third Edition; Reprint with revisions through and including September 8, 2015)
2013UL 962A CRD-2013 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units - Section/Paragraph Reference: 17.12@ 21.1.11@ 21.2.9@ 40B Subject: Clarification of Requirements for FPDUs with Moveable Parts (Edition 2: December 22@ 2008)
2013UL 962A BULLETIN-2013 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (COMMENTS DUE: October 28@ 2013)
2012UL 962A CRD-2012 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units - Section/Paragraph Reference: Sections 22A@ 38A and 38B Subject: Motorized or Self-Propelled Retractable Furniture Power Distribution Unit (Edition 2: December 22@ 2008)
2012UL 962A BULLETIN-2012 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (COMMENTS DUE: MAY 18@ 2012)
2011UL 962A CRD-2011 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units - Section/Paragraph Reference: Subject: Retractable Furniture Power Distribution Unit Supersedes prior Certification Requirement Decision issued on 12/13/2006 (Edition 2: December 22@ 2008)
2011UL 962A BULLETIN-2011 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (COMMENTS DUE: April 11@ 2011)
2008UL 962A BULLETIN-2008 UL Standard for Safety Furniture Power Distribution Units (COMMENTS DUE: October 20@ 2008)
2008UL 962A-2008 Furniture power distribution units