UL 197-2010
UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (Tenth Edition; Reprint with revisions through and including September 27@ 2013)

Standard No.

UL 197-2010

Release Date

2010

Published By

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Status

Be replaced 2011-02

Replace By

UL 197 BULLETIN-2011

Latest

UL 197 BULLETIN-2023

Scope

These requirements cover commercial electric cooking appliances rated 600 volts or less@ intended for indoor use@ and intended for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code@ NFPA 70. These requirements cover coffee makers@ conductive cookers@ food warmers@ fryers@ griddles@ steam kettles@ steam cookers@ nut warmers@ popcorn machines@ ranges@ utensil warmers@ and other appliances found in commercial kitchens@ restaurants@ or other business establishments where food is dispensed. These requirements do not cover vending machines@ cooking appliances intended for household use@ commercial cooking appliances rated more than 600 volts@ or microwave cooking appliances. An appliance designed so that it can be mounted and supported at an outlet box@ such as a food warmer@ is judged on the basis of compliance with the requirements in this Standard and with the mounting and weight requirements for electric lighting fixtures. An appliance that utilizes heat produced by a means other than electrical (for example@ gelled or liquid fuel@ coal@ gas@ or oil) is also investigated with respect to the additional risk of fire. An appliance that utilizes heat produced by gelled or liquid fuel is also investigated with the appliance operating with the specific fuel(s) which it intended to be used. Commercial cooking equipment employing integral systems for limiting the emission of grease laden air are intended to be installed in accordance with the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations@ NFPA 96@ and shall comply with the requirements of this Standard. Additionally@ the effluent emitted from the system shall not exceed 5 mg/m3 as measured in accordance with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Test Method 202@ Determination of Condensible Particulate Emissions From Stationary Sources. Commercial cooking equipment employing integral recirculating systems shall comply with the requirements of this Standard and the requirements in the Standard for Recirculating Systems@ UL 710B.

UL 197-2010 history

• 2023 UL 197 BULLETIN-2023 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances
• 1970 UL 197-2020 Commercial electric cooking appliances
• 2019 UL 197 BULLETIN-2019 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: April 22@ 2019)
• 2018 UL 197 BULLETIN-2018 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: December 3@ 2018)
• 2017 UL 197 CRD-2017 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances - Section / Paragraph Reference: 91.5.1@ 91.5.2 Subject: Electronic Media Instructions (Edition 10: March 17@ 2010)
• 2017 UL 197 BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: November 20@ 2017)
• 2014 UL 197 BULLETIN-2014 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: JUNE 2@ 2014)
• 2013 UL 197 CRD-2013 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances - Section/Paragraph Reference: New Part 7 Subject: Outdoor Commercial Cooking Appliances (Edition 10: March 17@ 2010)
• 2013 UL 197 BULLETIN-2013 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: MAY 27@ 2013)
• 2011 UL 197 BULLETIN-2011 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 11@ 2011)
• 2010 UL 197-2010 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (Tenth Edition; Reprint with revisions through and including September 27@ 2013)
• 2009 UL 197 BULLETIN-2009 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: JANUARY 25@ 2010)
• 2004 UL 197 BULLETINS-2004 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (12/01/2004 (2p); 09/27/2004 (12p); 08/27/2004 (6p); 03/31/2004 (16p))
• 2003 UL 197-2003 Commercial electric cooking appliances
• 2002 UL 197 BULLETINS-2002 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (11/15/2002 (14p); 06/28/2002 (26p))
• 2001 UL 197 BULLETINS-2001 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (06/29/2001 (2p); 04/06/2001 (258p))
• 1993 UL 197-1993 UL Standard for Safety Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances (Eighth Edition)