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Architectural ServicesSeptember 25, 2007: UL Announces Revisions to the ANSI/UL 1479 Firestop System Standard An important part of designing and building a safe, code compliant structure is specifying and utilizing equipment, materials, and assemblies that have been evaluated to nationally recognized safety standards. These standards are often specified in model building, fire and residential codes, and in installation standards such as NFPA codes and standards. UL offers many certification services to help you provide your clients with code compliant designs. Utilizing the proper UL Listed equipment and UL certified construction products and assemblies simplifies the process for gaining necessary approvals from building officials and other authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ). It also eliminates delays and costs associated with having to deal with the use of non-certified products that are red tagged or rejected by the AHJ. Some of the UL services that can help you do your jobs more efficiently and effectively are as follows. Code Correlation Database: Enter a section number from selected building, fire and electrical codes and locate the corresponding UL listing and design information. A great way to locate UL certified equipment and construction assemblies for achieving code complying solutions. Online Certifications Directory: Need help locating a UL listing or general information on applications for which UL products are listed? This database allows you to search for listings using a variety of methods such as by manufacturers name, model number, UL file number, etc. If new to the Online Certifications Directory, review the Quick Guide tutorial for detailed instructions on using the database. Fire Resistive Construction: UL has thousands of published fire-resistance rated designs and product certifications that provide code complying solutions to your building design and construction needs. Click on the above link to begin looking for these designs. Field Evaluations: Do you have a product installed in the field that doesn't bear a UL Listing Mark, and the authority having jurisdiction says it needs to be listed? A UL Field Evaluation can help resolve this problem and eliminate construction holdups. ULtimate Email: Sign up to be automatically informed of UL related developments in your areas of interest and benefit from current news and technical developments. Publications: Check out our index of UL-published technical articles related to various aspects of building construction. Ordering Product Directories: Do you prefer printed product directories over electronic directories? If so, the UL product directories containing the certifications of thousand of building products and assemblies can be ordered through our Publications Stock Department. Ordering Standards: Generally, it is not necessary for you to have a copy of UL Standards since most questions can be answered using UL product directories, Online Certifications Directory, or the Code Correlation Database. However, if needed UL Standards for Safety can be ordered from Comm 2000. Field Reports: To report a safety related concern with a UL Certified product submit a report on this online. We want to know about these safety problems so they can be corrected. Frequently Asked Questions - Have questions about UL certification and other services? Review answers to commonly asked questions. | ||