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Our comprehensive field evaluations can help you demonstrate the compliance of in-field products to code authorities, owners and other regulatory bodies.
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The role UL Solutions plays in enhancing product safety
At UL Solutions, our field evaluation engineers evaluate a wide range of products from industrial equipment, energy storage systems and control panels, to equipment used in local restaurants and family-owned businesses.
Site-specific field evaluation services can help regulatory authorities determine the compliance of a product, which may lead to approval of the installation. Since 1984, our field evaluations, supported by extensive laboratory expertise, have helped build a safer world. From National Football League (NFL) stadiums across the United States to the New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City's Times Square, our field evaluations can help enhance trust in the safety of your equipment.
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Field evaluations process sequence
Our evaluation process consists of documentation review, visual and mechanical inspection, suitability for installation in accordance with the adopted installation code(s) such as the National Electrical Code® (NEC®), applicable testing, and an engineering report. Business owners, manufacturers, contractors, and others involved with the product or equipment may request a field evaluation.
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What to know when choosing a field evaluation provider
Learn more about field evaluation services and how they can help manufacturers, equipment owners and contractors, and what you should consider when selecting a provider.
Key advantages of UL Solutions Field Evaluation Services for your business
Our field evaluation program is accredited to ISO/IEC 17020 by the International Accreditation Service (IAS), identifier FEB-107, for all the categories of electrical products identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 790. Additionally, working with UL Solutions offers numerous benefits:
Accredited Program
Provides confidence that electrical equipment is being inspected by qualified and competent professionals based on the applicable requirements in codes and standards.
Quick turnaround time
Our vast network of knowledgeable experts enables you to schedule your field evaluation at your convenience.
Global market acceptance
The UL Evaluated Label helps provide a smooth route to acceptance by authorities, regulators and vendors.
Skilled inspectors
Our team of technicians perform audits and inspections across a spectrum of industries. We can assist you and your company to have confidence that you meet NFPA requirements.
Field engineering technical expertise
We serve our customers at manufacturing or installation sites around the world to help them meet critical timelines. Our engineering competencies comply with regulatory requirements.
Strengthening the code authority community for 130 years
UL Solutions empowers professionals by keeping them informed, educated and connected through The Code Authority® platform, helping enable effective management of evolving codes and standards with confidence.
Understanding field evaluations
It is common for products and electrical equipment to be unevaluated, customized or modified in the field to meet the specific needs of an application. Modifications may affect existing certifications. A field evaluation allows products and equipment lacking certification or modified to be evaluated in accordance with the appropriate product safety standard(s) for the specific application and location where the product is being utilized. Construction reviews and other on-site tests can be completed to confirm that applicable standards and regulations are being met.
This process helps fulfill regulatory requirements and assists the code authority to approve the installation. The process includes construction inspection for use of components and other on-site tests, including assembly and limited nondestructive testing, to complete the assessment.
To learn more about how field evaluations can benefit your equipment, watch our on-demand webinar.
Requirements and standards for field evaluations
United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements mandate that all electrical equipment in the workplace be certified or subjected to a complete and thorough evaluation before use (29 CFR 1910.303 and 1910.399). Additionally, many cities, counties, states and provinces have regulations requiring building, gas-fired and electrical products to be certified or evaluated.
A UL Solutions field evaluation service is an accepted approach by local code authorities to meet these requirements. Our field evaluation program is accredited by International Accreditation Services (IAS) to ISO/IEC 17020 as a Field Evaluation body (FEB 107) and meets all requirements of the NFPA 790 and NFPA 791 standards for competency and field evaluation procedures.
Watch our on-demand webinar to learn more about certification requirements for exporting electrical equipment such as industrial control panels, motor control centers and customized electrical systems.
The final steps: reporting and compliance labeling
A UL Evaluated Label will be immediately applied to the product or electrical equipment if it complies with the applicable requirements. If the product does not meet the requirements, UL Solutions will provide a detailed preliminary findings report citing each issue and applicable standard reference.
Diverse product categories eligible for evaluation
- Commercial cooking equipment
- Data centers
- Distributed generation equipment
- Energy storage systems (ESS)
- Factory production equipment
- Fire doors and frames
- Food service - sanitation
- Fuel cells
- Gas and oil-fired equipment
- Hazardous locations equipment
- HVAC equipment
- Industrial automation equipment
- Industrial control panels
- Inspection and testing equipment
- Line side taps
- Luminaires
- LV and MV engine generators
- Machine tools
- Medical and dental equipment
- MV and HV power distribution equipment
- New, used and modified equipment
- Power distribution equipment
- Robotics and controls
- Semiconductor equipment
- Signs
- Solar photovoltaic power plants
- Wind turbine generators
Demonstrate compliance to code authorities, owners and other regulatory bodies
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Frequently asked questions about UL Solutions field evaluations
What is a field evaluation?
A field evaluation by UL Solutions is an on-site assessment that determines whether new, unlabeled or modified equipment meets applicable safety standards.
When is a field evaluation required for safety standards?
A field evaluation is typically required when installed or modified equipment must be assessed for compliance with applicable safety standards. The service is recommended for equipment that has been customized or modified after certification, and also applies to uncertified equipment. Authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) may mandate a field evaluation before allowing the equipment to be energized.
What types of equipment can UL Solutions evaluate?
Field evaluations can be conducted on various industrial and commercial equipment, including control panels, HVAC units, industrial machinery, switchgear, energy storage systems (ESS) and renewable energy equipment.
What does a Field Evaluated Label mean?
A UL Solutions Field Evaluated Label provides assurance that a product meets local regulatory requirements and relevant safety standards, offering confidence to stakeholders and supporting AHJ inspection at the installation site.
Is the Field Evaluated Label from UL Solutions recognized globally?
While the label from UL Solutions is primarily used in the U.S., we have introduced a new label design to support international applications.
How can I initiate a field evaluation with UL Solutions?
To request a field evaluation, visit us at: www.ul.com/field or call our hotline at 1-877-UL-HELPS, option #4.