The Code Authority® Newsletter

November - December 2025

Explore this month’s articles on updated product safety requirements and trends from experts at UL Solutions.
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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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Fire Resistance-Rated Walls Adjoining Unprotected Steel Beams

Gain an overview of code compliance issues with fire resistance-rated assemblies attached to unprotected steel members.

Fire Resistance-Rated Walls Adjoining Unprotected Steel Beams

Pop-up Receptacle Assemblies for Kitchen Countertops

Explore the basic construction and performance requirements for UL Certification of pop-up countertop receptacle assemblies for compliance with the National Electrical Code® NEC®

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Elevator Door Wraps and Claddings: What Code Authorities Need to Know

Explore the code requirements for elevator doors adorned with decorative films, wraps or signage.

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Understanding IoT and its Impact on Fire, Electrical and Security Safety

Internet of Things devices are transforming capabilities and enhancing safety in the fire, electrical and security industries while introducing new risks.

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UL Certification Requirements: A Product Guide to Inspections

Learn how UL Certification requirements and installation codes interconnect, helping code authorities navigate requirements more efficiently.

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UL Solutions Issues Schneider Electric First ECOLOGO® Certification for an Industrial Product

The new ECOLOGO Certification for energy and industrial automation equipment provides a credible, science-backed pathway for companies to meet growing market and regulatory demands.

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