UL 1480
Standard for Safety for Speakers for Fire Alarm, Emergency, and Commercial and Professional Use
Published by UL Standards & Engagement (UL)
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The edition the CFR requires
UL 1480, Fifth Edition, dated January 31, 2003, as amended through June 23, 2010
As the CFR lists it: “UL 1480, Standard for Safety for Speakers for Fire Alarm, Emergency, and Commercial and Professional Use, Fifth Edition, dated January 31, 2003, as amended through June 23, 2010”
- Listed in 46 CFR 161.002-1(f)(6); required by46 CFR 161.002-6 ↗
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