The Code Authority® Newsletter

March 2025

Explore this month’s articles on updated product safety requirements and trends from UL Solutions experts.
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Developed by industry specialists with an unbiased stance on the requirements needed to enable a safer built environment, The Code Authority® (TCA) newsletter provides relevant updates from UL Solutions on topics of interest to authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), inspectors, code officials, tradespeople, educators and industry professionals across the fire, electrical, security and building sectors. 

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UL Solutions Inc. Files Lawsuit Against Fly-E Group, Inc. to Protect Trusted Safety Mark

The electric vehicle company and its subsidiaries are accused of counterfeiting, federal trademark infringement and deceptive business practices

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New UL Standard Published: UL 1487, Battery Containment Enclosures

UL Standards and Engagement introduces the first edition of UL 1487, published on February 10, 2025, as a binational standard for the United States and Canada.

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HVAC System Installation and Inspection Support Checklists

Two checklists created to help support the safe installation and inspection of HVAC systems containing A2L refrigerants.

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Water Mist Fire Protection for One and Two Family Homes

UL Solutions Certified a water mist fire protection system unit intended to detect and identify the specific location of a threatening fire in a living space.

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Hospital Grade Power Strips

UL Solutions Certifies (Lists) hospital grade power strips as cord-and-plug-connected health care facility outlet assemblies (HCOA’s).

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Bruce is the managing editor of The Code Authority® newsletter and brings his passion for fire and life safety, along with over 30 years of experience, to his role as regulatory services manager at UL Solutions. 

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