1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover enclosed and open-type Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) designed for repeated limiting of transient voltage surges as specified in the standard on 50 or 60 Hz power circuits not exceeding 1000 V and for PV applications up to 1500 V dc and designated as follows:

1. Type 1 – One port, permanently connected SPDs, except for watt-hour meter socket enclosures, intended for installation between the secondary of the service transformer and the line side of the service equipment overcurrent device, as well as the load side, including watt-hour meter socket enclosures and Molded Case SPDs intended to be installed without an external overcurrent protective device. Type 1 SPDs for use in PV systems can be connected between the PV array and the main service disconnect.

2. Type 2 – Permanently connected SPDs intended for installation on the load side of the service equipment overcurrent device; including SPDs located at the branch panel and Molded Case SPDs.

3. Type 3 – Point of utilization SPDs, installed at a minimum conductor length of 10 meters (30 feet) from the electrical service panel to the point of utilization, for example cord connected, direct plug-in, receptacle type and SPDs installed at the utilization equipment being protected. See marking in 4. The distance (10 meters) is exclusive of conductors provided with or used to attach SPDs.

4. Type 4 Component Assemblies – Component assembly consisting of one or more Type 5 components together with a disconnect (integral or external) or a means of complying with the limited current tests in 4.

5. Type 1, 2, 3 Component Assemblies – Consists of a Type 4 component assembly with internal or external short circuit protection.

6. Type 5 – Discrete component surge suppressors, such as MOVs that may be mounted on a PWB, connected by its leads or provided within an enclosure with mounting means and wiring terminations.

Summary of Topics

This Fifth edition of ANSI/UL 1449 includes the following revised requirements:

– Revision to 7.2.1.2 – Openings in an Enclosure for Type 3 SPDs; 3.12

– Revision to Allow Terminal Blocks Tested to UL 1059; 17.1.9, 17.2.4, 17.3.3

– Addition of 20.5 – 20.7 for PWBs

– Status Indicator Switch Performance Cycling Clarification; 21.2

– Clarification to Table 37.1 to Align with Table 45.2

– Clarification of 41.5.2 Regarding when External Protection is Relied Upon to Yield Compliant Performance Test Results

– Clarification of 41.5.2 for VPR Measurement for Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 Component Assemblies

– Clarify Testing for Integral Thermal Protection Operation Following Nominal Discharge Current Testing with Addition of 43.2

– Clarification of Table 45.1 to Include Delta Systems Up to 1000V

– Clarification of 45.1.11 Pertaining to Leakage and Ground Continuity Tests After Current Tests; 3.37

– Revision to 45.2.5 and 45.3.4 Related to Thermal Responsive Devices

– Clarification of Titles for Sections 47 and 48

– Revision to 52.11 to Include Polymeric Enclosures

– Editorial Correction in 59.1

– Revision to 78.1 to Correct a Reference

– Relocated Appendix A, Standards for Components, to Section 2, Referenced Publications