[RE-wrenches] XLP - UL vs ETL

[Exeltech]

ETL (also known as "ETL-Semko", or "Intertek") is one of several Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories ("NRTL") authorized to test products to various safety and other standards.  This authorization is granted by OSHA.

ETL tests to exactly the same standards as UL.  An approval by ETL to any given standard is as valid as any Recognition or Listing from UL.  Your AHJ is clearly aware of this and handled the situation correctly.

Some AHJs are not as familiar with the various agencies as they should be and may insist on a "UL" approval.  A quick phone call to ETL by the AHJ is usually all that's needed to clear up any confusion.


Dan



--- On Mon, 12/15/08, Geoff Greenfield <geoff at third-sun.com> wrote:
> I am looking at some USE-2 wire for a job and just noticed
> that it's jacket says ETL not UL.  I checked with the
> AHJ and he approved it (but I am wondering about AHJs in
> other parts of my service territory).  Anyone been down
> this path before? 
> 
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