UL 140 PDF

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover relocking devices for the following:

1. a) Light vault doors,

2. b) Heavy vault doors, and

3. c) Safes or chests.

1.2 Relocking devices are intended to relock the bolt mechanism or door of a vault, safe, or chest in the event that the combination lock is subjected to attack.

1.3 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involve a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determined necessary to maintain the acceptable level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard cannot be judged to comply with this standard. Where considered appropriate, revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

Summary of Topics

This revision to ANSI/UL 140 dated May 17, 2023 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.