These requirements cover electrically operated water treatment appliances for household and commercial use. These appliances are intended for installation and use in accordance with the National Electrical Code@ NFPA 70@ and are rated 600 V or less. These requirements cover appliances utilizing features that treat water through the use of cation exchange water softeners@ ionization@ filters@ ultraviolet radiation@ ozone generation@ and reverse osmosis.These requirements do not cover water treatment appliances for use with pools or spas@ water distillers@ aquariums@ or other equipment connected to plumbing that is covered by individual requirements.These requirements do not cover appliances for use in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electrical Code@ NFPA 70.These requirements do not cover the aesthetic effects or the effectiveness of water treatment.?
UL 979 BULLETIN-2009 history
1970UL 979-2021 UL Standard for Safety Water Treatment Appliances
2019UL 979 BULLETIN-2019 UL Standard for Safety Water Treatment Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: April 3@ 2019)
2017UL 979 BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Water Treatment Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: October 9@ 2017)
2016UL 979 CRD-2016 UL Standard for Safety Water Treatment Appliances - Section / Paragraph Reference: 25.3 Subject: Alternate requirements for parts subjected only to pump generated water pressure (Edition 2: September 29@ 2016)
2016UL 979 BULLETIN-2016 UL Standard for Safety Water Treatment Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 3@ 2016)
2016UL 979-2016 UL Standard for Safety Water Treatment Appliances (Second Edition; Reprint with revisions through and including November 8@ 2017)
2015UL 979 BULLETIN-2015 UL Standard for Safety Water Treatment Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 12@ 2015)
2013UL 979 BULLETIN-2013 UL Standard for Safety Water Treatment Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: DECEMBER 26@ 2013)
2012UL 979 BULLETIN-2012 UL Standard for Safety Water Treatment Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: October 01@ 2012)
2009UL 979 BULLETIN-2009 UL Standard for Safety Water Treatment Appliances (COMMENTS DUE: June 29@ 2009)