UL 444-2008
Communications Cables

Standard No.
UL 444-2008
Release Date
2008
Published By
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Status
 2008-07
Replace By
UL 444 BULLETIN-2008
Latest
UL 444-2021
Scope
1.1 This standard applies to 60 – 250°C single- or multiple-conductor jacketed or unjacketed, integral or nonintegral cables and single or multiple coaxial cables for telephone and other communication circuits such as voice, data, and audio for on-premise customer systems. These cables are not prohibited from containing one or more optical fibre members. For the purpose of this standard, a coaxial cable or coaxial member conductor is a single conductor with a shield. For the purpose of this standard, a single- or multiple-conductor unjacketed cable is a cross-connect wire. 1.2 This standard applies to communications cables that are intended primarily for installation in accordance with Section 60 of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I, and Article 800 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70. They are rated for 300 V applications but are not so marked. 1.3 This standard does not apply to communications cords. 1.4 In Canada, Type CMUC, cross-connect communications cables, and the "-CI" circuit integrity markings are not recognized by the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. In the US, Type CMH is not recognized in the NEC. 1.5 If a value for measurement is followed by a value in other units in parenthesis, the second value may be only approximate. The first stated value is the requirement.

UL 444-2008 Referenced Document

  • ASTM B189 Standard Specification for Lead-Coated and Lead-Alloy-Coated Soft Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes
  • ASTM B298 Standard Specification for Silver-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tinned Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes
  • ASTM B355 Standard Specification for Nickel-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B869 Standard Specification for Copper-Clad Steel Electrical Conductor for CATV Drop Wire
  • ASTM D5374 Standard Test Methods for Forced-Convection Laboratory Ovens for Evaluation of Electrical Insulation
  • ASTM D5423 Standard Specification for Forced-Convection Laboratory Ovens for Evaluation of Electrical Insulation
  • CSA C22.1 
  • CSA C22.2 No.2556 Wire and cable test methods (Trinational standard with NMX-J-556-ANCE-2021 and UL 2556)*， 2021-04-01 Update
  • NFPA 262 
  • NFPA 70 National Electrical Code® Errata 70-23-4, Reference: 701.12(I) *， 2023-03-02 Update
  • UL 1581 Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords*， 2023-09-29 Update
  • UL 1666 Test for flame propagation height of electrical and optical-fiber cables installed vertically in shafts
  • UL 1685 Vertical-tray fire-propagation and smoke-release test for electrical and optical-fiber cables
  • UL 2196 UL Standard for Safety Tests for Fire Resistive Cables
  • UL 2556 Wire and Cable Test Methods

UL 444-2008 history

  • 1970 UL 444-2021 Communications Cables
  • 2018 UL 444 CRD-2018 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables - Section / Paragraph Reference: Subject: Use of an Additional 14 AWG Conductor in a Multi-conductor Communications Cable (Edition 5: January 20@ 2017)
  • 2018 UL 444 BULLETIN-2018 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables (COMMENTS DUE: April 23@ 2018)
  • 2017 UL 444 BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables (COMMENTS DUE: November 20@ 2017)
  • 2017 UL 444-2017 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables (Fifth Edition)
  • 2015 UL 444 CRD-2015 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables Section / Paragraph Reference: 7.24 (New)@ 8.4.6 (New) Subject: New – LP ratings (Edition 4: July 11@ 2008)
  • 2015 UL 444 BULLETIN-2015 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables (COMMENTS DUE: November 23@ 2015)
  • 2014 UL 444 BULLETIN-2014 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables (COMMENTS DUE: October 27@ 2014)
  • 2012 UL 444 CRD-2012 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables - Section / Paragraph Reference: Pars. 5.1.1, 5.1.3, 7.17 Tables 1, 2, 3, and 5 Subject: Coaxial Cables - Copper Tube Center Conductor (Edition 4: July 11, 2008)
  • 1970 UL 444 BULLETIN-2011
  • 2010 UL 444 BULLETIN-2010 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables (COMMENTS DUE: FEBRUARY 22@ 2010)
  • 2009 UL 444 BULLETIN-2009 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables (COMMENTS DUE: MAY 15@ 2009)
  • 2008 UL 444 BULLETIN-2008 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables
  • 2008 UL 444-2008 Communications Cables
  • 2006 UL 444 BULLETINS-2006 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables (07/14/2006 (6p); 05/22/2006 (12p); 02/09/2006 (2p); 01/25/2006 (2p))
  • 2005 UL 444 BULLETINS-2005 01/07/2005 (6p)
  • 2005 UL 444 BULLETIN-2005 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables
  • 2004 UL 444 BULLETINS-2004 10/26/2004 (6p)
  • 2004 UL 444 BULLETIN-2004 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables
  • 2003 UL 444 BULLETINS-2003 8/7/2003 (2p)
  • 2003 UL 444 BULLETIN-2003 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables
  • 2002 UL 444 BULLETINS-2002 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables (08/13/2002 (4p); 07/09/2002 (22p); 06/04/2002 (2p); 04/11/2002 (12p); 03/29/2002 (10p))
  • 2002 UL 444-2002 Communications cables
  • 2001 UL 444 BULLETINS-2001 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables (10/03/2001 (8p); 07/05/2001 (22p); 05/15/2001 (20p); 03/07/2001 (20p))
  • 2000 UL 444 BULLETINS-2000 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables (08/10/2000 (15p); 02/25/2000 (22p); 01/05/2000 (3p))
  • 1994 UL 444-1994 UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables (Second Edition; Reprint with Revisions Through and Including June 27@ 1997)


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