These requirements cover portable power-distribution equipment intended to distribute power in accordance with the National Electrical Code@ NFPA 70 (NEC). These requirements cover portable power-distribution equipment intended for use in the following locations: a) Carnivals@ circuses@ fairs@ and similar locations in accordance with Article 525 of the NEC; b) Exhibition halls in accordance with Article 518 of the NEC; c) Motion picture and television studios and similar locations in accordance with Article 530 of the NEC; d) Theaters@ audience areas of motion-picture and television studios@ and similar locations in accordance with Article 520 of the NEC; and e) Temporary installations at construction sites in accordance with Article 590 of the NEC. These requirements do not cover portable power-distribution equipment intended to be mounted above or adjacent to the lighting unit it supplies. These requirements cover power-distribution equipment rated 600 volts or less and 1600 amperes maximum. They may be intended for either single- or multi-phase supply.
UL 1640 BULLETIN-2015 history
1970UL 1640-2021 Portable power distribution units
2016UL 1640 BULLETIN-2016 UL Standard for Safety Portable Power-Distribution Equipment (COMMENTS DUE: September 19@ 2016)
2016UL 1640-2016 UL Standard for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment (Fourth Edition)
2015UL 1640 BULLETIN-2015 UL Standard for Safety Portable Power-Distribution Equipment (COMMENTS DUE: October 27@ 2015)
2014UL 1640 BULLETIN-2014 UL Standard for Safety Portable Power-Distribution Equipment (COMMENTS DUE: September 15@ 2014)
2013UL 1640 BULLETIN-2013 UL Standard for Safety Portable Power-Distribution Equipment
2012UL 1640-2012 UL Standard for Safety Portable Power-Distribution Equipment (Third Edition)
2011UL 1640 BULLETIN-2011 UL Standard for Safety Portable Power-Distribution Equipment (COMMENTS DUE: May 20@ 2011)
2010UL 1640 BULLETIN-2010 UL Standard for Safety Portable Power-Distribution Equipment (COMMENTS DUE: April 07@ 2010)
2009UL 1640 BULLETIN-2009 UL Standard for Safety for Portable Power-Distribution Equipment (COMMENTS DUE: October 14@ 2009)