UL 514D PDF

1 Scope

1.1 This standard applies to metallic and nonmetallic cover plates and associated gaskets for flush-mounted wiring devices intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1, General Requirements – Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, CSA C22.2 No. 0-10.

1.2 This standard also applies to outlet box hoods that are either integral or not integral with a cover plate for flush-mounted wiring devices.

1.3 This standard also applies to cover plates for flush-mounted wiring devices intended for use in marine applications in accordance with the applicable requirements of the United States Coast Guard and the Canadian Coast Guard; IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Installation on Shipboard, IEEE 45; the American Boat and Yacht Council; and the Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, NFPA 302.

1.4 This standard also applies to illuminating cover plates for flush-mounted wiring devices.

1.5 This standard does not apply to:

1. a) telephone wall plates;; or

2. b) cover plates and associated gaskets intended for use in hazardous (classified) locations as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1.;

3. c) backplates, backplates intended to support live parts, or docking plates intended to support live parts;

4. d) box partition; or

5. e) cover plates or outlet box hoods intended to provide direct support of live parts, or parts that may become energized.

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 514D dated May 18, 2023 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Added New Annex E for Spring-Tensioned Contacts for Illuminated Cover Plates; 5.1, 10.1, 10.2, B.3.5 and B.3.6

– Cover Plate Material (Nonmetallic) over the Face of a Receptacle; 4.3, 4.6, 5.1.5 and 5.5.6

– Clarification that Hot Wire Ignition method or the Glow-Wire Resistance Test are acceptable and that conducting both is not required; 7.3.1 – 7.3.13, Annex A

– Spray Direction When Performing the Resistance to Moisture Tests Specified in Clauses 8.1.9 and 8.1.10 for Outlet Box Hoods Used with Raceway Supported Enclosures; 8.1.7

– Exposed Surface Areas of Hoods Do Not Have to have Flats to be Eligible for Impact Tests; 8.9.1.1A

– Increase in products that this standard does not apply to; 1.5