The Code Authority® Newsletter

May 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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Electric Vehicle Safety: The Critical Role of Testing and Certification of Personnel Protection Systems

Learn about the importance of testing, evaluation and certification for personnel protection systems (PPSs) for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).

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Can Fire Doors Be Installed in Area Separation Fire Walls?

Learn about the risks associated with installing gypsum area separation firewalls.

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Product Certification Marks for Firestop Systems

Learn more about differences in how the UL Mark may appear based on region, country and other specific attributes.

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UL Solutions Updates Guide Information for Fire-Rated Wall Stud Metal Thickness

Gain a better understanding of steel stud and gypsum board wall assemblies and when these products must bear the UL certification Mark.

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UL Solutions Welcomes New Senior Regulatory Engineer

Robert Marshall, a seasoned fire service professional, joins UL Solutions as a senior regulatory engineer in the Codes and Regulatory Services (CARS) department.

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UL Solutions Enhances Battery Energy Storage System Safety Test Methods to Address Industry Innovations and Evolving Fire Risks

Resulting from a collaboration with the energy storage industry, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders, the test method updates help promote the safe and sustainable growth of the battery energy storage system market.

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