UL 252A PDF

1 Scope

1.1 These minimum requirements cover accessories intended for direct connection to the low or delivery pressure side of compressed gas regulators. These devices are not intended for direct connection to high storage cylinder pressures.

1.2 Accessories covered by these requirements are intended for use with compressed gases such as air, carbon dioxide, inert gases, fuel gases, nitrogen, nitrous oxide and oxygen.

1.3 The suitability of an accessory in combination with a compressed gas regulator shall be judged under the applicable requirements of the Standard for Compressed Gas Service, UL/ULC 252.

1.4 These requirements do not cover:

1. a) Flow characteristics;

2. b) The physiological effects of accessories to be used with medical gases;

3. c) Accuracy of pressure gauges and flow indicators; nor

4. d) Accessories that are covered by other UL standards.

1.5 For the purposes of this standard the terms “LP-Gas” and “Propane” are interchangeable.

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 252A dated February 28, 2025 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Removing MPS gas from the standard and clarifying that the terms "LP-Gas" and "Propane" are interchangeable; 1.5, 5.3, Table 5.1, 5.8, 7.3, Table 16.1, 16.3 (deleted)