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Content of a UL Report / FUS Procedure

What are the most common types of page found in UL Reports and Follow-Up Service (FUS) Procedures?

Authorization Page: The first page in UL's Follow-Up Service Procedure that authorizes the use of the UL Mark. The Authorization Page contains the name, address and corporate identifier of the Applicant, Listee, and Manufacturers, and the UL product category (CCN). Note: This is a system-generated page.

Page Heading Example:

File E123

Vol. 1

Issued: 2006-03-20

Addendum to the Authorization Page: If the Volume has more than one manufacturer, An Authorization Page will contain an Addendum Page. The Addendum will list all the manufacturers' corporate identifiers, Names, and Addresses for the volume. Additionally, for Ultralink volumes, the manufacturer's factory identifications will also be included on the Addendum under each manufacturer. Note: This is a system-generated page.

Page Heading Example:

File E123

Vol. 1

Addendum To Authorization Page

Page 1

Issued: 2006-03-20

Listing (or Classification ) Mark Data Page: contains information regarding procurement, composition, and application of the UL Mark. This is a form document; the only information edited is the File, Volume, and Label Control Number.

Page Heading Example:

File E123

Vol. 1

NWGQ

Page 1

Issued: 6/01

Recognized Component Mark Data Page (not revised): outlines the Recognized Component marking Requirements that a component manufacturer is authorized to apply to a component manufactured under UL's Recognition Service. It consists of the Recognized company identification/name and catalog number, model number or other designation. The UL Recognized Component Mark ( ) may be used in conjunction with the Recognized Marking. This is a form that is not edited, but is linked to the applicable volumes.

Page Heading Example:

Recognized Component Mark Data Page (RCMD)

Index: A page outlining the models or products covered under the sections of the Report. Organized by Volume number, which may or may not contain the Section number and issued date of the report.

Page Heading Example:

File E123

Vol. 1

Index

Page 1

Issued: 2006-03-20

Appendix: The portion of UL's FUS Procedure containing instructions for the manufacturer and UL's Field Representative concerning specific responsibilities and required tests for products bearing the UL Mark. The Appendix also outlines tests to be conducted on FUS samples forwarded to UL's facilities. Note: These pages are supplemental to the Standardized Appendix Pages, and are tailored to each file and volume.

Page Heading Example:

File E123

Vol. 1

App. A

Page 5

Issued: 2004-03-31

Standardized Appendix Pages (SAPs): Pages that include specific instructions and responsibilities applicable to the Follow-Up Service Program. SAPs are the same for all manufacturers within a particular product category. Note: These pages are not edited, but are linked to the applicable volumes.

Page Heading Example:

App. A

Page 1

Issued: SEPT. 18, 1998

Follow-Up Inspection Instructions (FUIIs): Specific instructions and responsibilities applicable to UL's Follow-Up Service Program. FUIIs are generally issued when the UL Standard is included in the Procedure. FUIIs are the same for all manufacturers within a particular product category. Note: These pages are not edited, but are linked to the applicable volumes.

Page Heading Example:

Subject 508A

-1-

Issued: August 12, 2002

Section General: The "GENERAL" section shall be prepared under the heading "GENERAL" and identified as "Sec. Gen." It is intended to contain description, requirements, or specifications that are common to all products covered by the entire volume and, when employed, supplements the information contained in the several "DESCRIPTION" sections.

Page Heading Example:

File E123

Vol. 1

Sec Gen Page 6

Issued: 2005-03-03

Report Cover Page: Every Report (whether an integrated Report and Procedure, or an Independent Report) shall include a Report Cover Page, containing the File, Project Number, Issued Date, Applicant Name and Location, Listee Name and Location (if different from Applicant), Copyright information, and may or may not include a permissive statement to the Applicant for Report Reproduction purposes.

Description: A portion of the FUS Procedure (identified as a numbered section) and/or a Report (identified by a unique issued date) and containing the specific description of one or more certified products or systems. The Description includes written text supplemented by photographs, drawings, etc., to define product features that affect compliance with the applicable requirements.

  • Independent Procedure (IP) Description: A Procedure whose "Description" is prepared completely independent of the Report.

Page Heading Example:

File E123

Vol. 1

Sec. 1

Page 1

Issued: 2006-03-20

  • Integrated Report and Procedure (RP) Description: A Description that is shared by both the FUS Procedure and Report.

Page Heading Example:

File E123

Vol. 1

Sec. 1 and report

Page 1

Issued: 2006-03-20

  • Independent Report (IR) Description: A Report whose "Description" is prepared completely independent of the FUS Procedure. Note: A volume or section is not associated to an IR.

Page Heading Example:

File E123

Page 1

Issued: 2006-03-20

Test Record: The portion of a UL certification Report that describes the test methods used and the results obtained during investigation of a product.

Page Heading Example:
The 'Page T2-1 of 3" is interpreted as Test Record 2 Page 1 of 3 pages (within Test Record 2).

File E123

Page T2-1 of 3

Issued: 2006-03-20

Conclusion Page: A page which outlines the basis for Listing, the Conclusion statement is developed to fit the situation and shall be as authorized for specific categories by the Department Manager.

Page Heading Example:

File E123

Page C1

Issued: 2006-03-20

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What about supplemental images or scanned documentation?

Figure: A photograph or drawing of a product or part under consideration for Listing (or other) that depicts the critical features or components; its main purpose is to assist the Field Representative under UL's FUS Program. A Figure is always identified by a "FIG." number and is accompanied in the UL Report and/or FUS Procedure by descriptive text on adjacent pages.

  • Acceptable Figure formats: .jpg, .tif, .pdf, .doc or .rtf
  • Page Headings for figures will be inserted electronically when printed at UL.

Illustration: The term used to identify a photograph, drawing, booklet, or the like that helps describe a certified product. An "ILL." number identifies each illustration within a UL Report and/or FUS Procedure.

  • Acceptable Illustration formats: .jpg, .tif, .pdf, .doc or .rtf
  • Page Headings for illustrations will be inserted electronically when printed at UL.

Data sheet package: The data recorded from the testing that was conducted; these are stored as a supplement to the Test Record document.

  • Acceptable Data sheet formats: .tif, .pdf, .xls, .doc or .rtf

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