Question from Chris - Just looking for a quick statement on the Value of using
a Non-NRTL firm for testing and/or certification (Listing).
In my opinion
If you're just building one or two then the answer might be non-NRTL,
depends on cost and time - just get the local
Reposting without attachment. Sorry group I'll get the hang of it. For those
who have provided response to date, thanks much
I wrote - We are working some responses to OSHA and would like to ask for some
industry response from the Product Safety group (EMC welcome to respond too).
Just
Hi Chris:
OSHA rules apply to employers.
OSHA electrical rules require employers (1) to
use only electrical products that have been
certified by an NRTL, or (2) in the case of
custom products, to test the product in place.
If you sell a non-NRTL-certified custom product
to an employer
Chris -
On the basis of workplace safety, listing by a nonNRTL is
largely useless. On the other hand, if the persons
providing the listing are a competent engineering firm,
using licensed engineers, there may be some credibility to
the listing (for instance, the NEC allows waivers of certain
Chris asks:
In a quick paragraph, would you provide your opinion on the value of a
Non-NRTL Listing Certification.
Hard to talk about value in such general terms, when the neither the product
nor the application is known. However, a few reactions come to mind:
1. UL was a non-NRTL
Hello Again Group,
There are several documents available from OSHA's site. Attached is another pdf
from OSHA dated 1993 to show more history of OSHA requirements/laws...
This letter defines the term approved which is used in several 29CRF
documents and also used in the NEC. Again, OSHA
We are working some responses to OSHA and would like to ask for some industry
response from the Product Safety group (EMC welcome to respond too).
Just looking for a quick statement on the Value of using a Non-NRTL firm for
testing and/or certification (Listing).
Statement: Non-NRTL
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