UL 1558 PDF

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover metal-enclosed low-voltage power circuit breaker switchgear assemblies containing but not limited to such devices as low-voltage power circuit breakers, other interrupting devices, switches, control, instrumentation and metering, protective and regulating equipment.

1.2 These requirements cover equipment intended for use in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

1.3 These requirements are intended to supplement and be used in conjunction with IEEE C37.20.1, Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage (1000 Vac and below, 3200 Vdc and below) Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear, and ANSI C37.51, Switchgear – Metal-Enclosed Low Voltage AC Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear Assemblies – Conformance Test Procedures.

1.4 These requirements cover equipment rated 1000 V ac or less nominal, 1058 V ac maximum.

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This new Sixth Edition ANSI/UL 1558 dated April 2, 2025 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Revision of Requirements for Multiple Source Switchgear; 2.2, 13.3.1, Section 14, Section 19, and Section 20.10.

– Editorial updates and addition of Referenced Publications; 1.3, 2.1, Section 3, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1.1, 6.2.7, 6.2.8, 7.1, 8.1.1, 10.1, 11.1, 12.1.1, 12.2.2, 13.1.1, 15.1, 16.1.1, 16.3.1, 16.3.2, 16.4.1, 18.1, 20.1.1, 20.8.1, and 21.1.