Hi Joe:
> liability and such. Can anyone share some more info as to their reasons for
> listing or not listing such a product which is well below hazardous limits.
There are two schools of thought:
1. Because of its low-voltage supply, the unit is exempt from
most safety certifications throughout the world. Therefore,
there is no need to obtain any safety certifications.
2. Regardless of being exempt, customers expect most electrical
products to bear safety certification marks. Indeed, OSHA
and NEC electrical inspectors (and customs inspectors) cannot
make field judgements as to whether an electrical product is
exempt from safety certification. The presence of the marks
assure acceptance without your intervention.
I suggest that the decision should be based on your customer base,
where the product is used, your company, the product, and the
possible difficulties you might encounter without the marks. Any
difficulties will have a cost in (1) delaying the product to the
customer, and (2) your time to resolve, for the various inspectors,
the fact that the product does not require the safety certification.
For example, low-voltage products going into the home are not
likely to be subject to discrimination due to safety certification
marks.
On the other hand, products going into the workplace, being part
of an electrical installation, or going across borders may very
well be subject to inspection for certification marks.
Have fun!
Rich
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