UL 325 PDF

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover electric operators for doors, draperies, gates, louvers, windows, exterior awnings and other opening and closing appliances rated 600 V or less to be employed in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, C22.1.

1.2 These requirements also cover complete doors, gates, and other such assemblies that include electric opening and closing appliances.

1.3 These requirements also cover accessories, such as external entrapment protection devices, for use with appliances covered by this standard.

1.4 Doors and door operators intended for exit use, as defined in The National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, and covered by these requirements are intended for installation in accordance with the International Building Code.

1.5 These requirements do not address active fire alarm functionality, which is addressed in NFPA 80.

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/CAN/UL 325 dated February 21, 2023 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Revision of the Glossary Definition of Entrapment to Change "Object" to "Person" is Caught; 4.8

– Bifold Gates; 4.34A, Figure 4.1, 4.34B, Figure 4.2, Figure 4.3, 26.11, Table 32.1, Table 32.2, 32.1.24A, 32.2.1.1, 32.2.1.3, Section 32.2.5, 37.2.1, 37.2.3, 39.1.1.1, 39.1.1.2, Figure 39.7, 39.1.3.1, Figure 39.10, Figure 39.11, 60.8.4, Table B.1

– Reference Corrections to Include Vehicular Gate Operators; 17.1, 46.2.1

– Type B1 Test Clarification; 32.1.7, 32.2.1.2, 37.3.2

– Editorial Interconnection Cable Reference Correction; 54.1

– Puncture Resistance Test Clarification to Include Gates; 55.1 – 55.3

– CGI Changes; 60.8.4, Table B.1

– Revision of the Important Safety Instructions to add "Severe" Injury to WARNING; 60.8.5, Table B.1

– Revision of the Important Safety Instructions to Change Reference from "Emergency" Release to "Manual" Release; 60.8.5, Table B.1

– Editorial Revision of Table B.1