The Code Authority® Newsletter

Summer 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 Offers Services for Electric Utility Grid Code Compliance

Explore how UL Solutions supports grid code compliance with testing, simulation and certification services for power plants and generating units.

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Securing Peace of Mind: Access Control and Gate Operators

Learn how UL 294 and UL 325 certification support safer, more secure perimeter access systems through integrated safety and access control standards.

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Beyond Installation: Challenges in Passive Fire Protection Compliance

Learn how UL Solutions Technical Evaluation Developer Program (TEDP) helps support confidence in engineering judgments for firestop compliance decisions.

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Aboveground Flammable Liquid Tanks: Compliance with UL 142, UL 2080 and UL 2085

Learn how UL 142, UL 2080 and UL 2085 apply to aboveground flammable liquid tanks, and what a UL Listing means for the safety and compliance of installations.

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Introducing Our Revised Special Inspection Labels

Applied on-site to equipment ranging from commercial cooking gear to wind turbine generators, these labels help you demonstrate your product meets installation standards.

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Our Data Center Offerings

Learn about UL Solutions comprehensive portfolio of services that are necessary to help data centers become more competitive, reliable and secure.

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UL Solutions Debuts Safety Certification Addressing Distributed Energy Resource Systems Known as Microgrids

UL Solutions launches its first microgrid safety certification services that evaluate entire microgrid systems, including the interoperability of components and multiple energy sources that enhance power reliability and stability.

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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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