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The Code Authority® Newsletter – May 2026

The Code Authority® newsletter provides timely updates from UL Solutions on topics of interest to code authorities responsible for safety in the built environment. Explore this month’s articles on updated product safety requirements and trends from UL Solutions experts.

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May 20, 2026

 

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Unlocking Compliance Excellence in Battery Energy Storage Systems

How updated codes, large-scale testing, and advanced simulation work together to improve fire and explosion safety for battery energy storage systems. 

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UL Solutions Withdraws  2nd edition of UL 2755

UL Solutions withdraws the UL 2755 2nd Edition modular data center outline of investigation, citing obsolete requirements that no longer align with modern safety or codes.

UL Solutions Research Advances Knowledge of Firestop Systems in CLT Assemblies

UL Solutions research shows CLT wood species significantly affect firestop performance, highlighting the need for species‑specific testing in mass timber construction.

UL Solutions Warns of Unauthorized UL Marks on Electric Scooters

Unauthorized certification marks were applied to certain electric scooters, which have not been evaluated by UL Solutions to the appropriate safety standards, posing potential risks to consumers.

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UL Solutions Is Excited to Announce The Code Authority® Leadership Awards

The Code Authority® newsletter provides timely updates from UL Solutions on topics of interest to code authorities responsible for safety in the built environment. Explore this month’s articles on updated product safety requirements and trends from UL Solutions experts.

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Bruce Johnson, managing editor

Bruce Johnson is the managing editor of The Code Authority® newsletter. For further information or questions, please contact UL Solutions.

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