Electrical certifications????UL/CE/ROHS and any others (1 Viewer)

[Toeknee]

If something is UL/CE/ROHS listed what does that actually mean??? Just wondering because some of the products we use in our setups only have CE certification. Let's say a product fails and you have a fire Can your homeowners insurance decline coverage if a product you are using was not UL listed or is that a myth????

 

[mrbill]

Here is a explanation about UL (direct from UL):

"In regards to UL tags: UL is not a government run company. It is a not for profit company that evaluates manufactured products to national accepted safety standards. In the case of smart meters, the National Electrical Code paragraph 110-b requires that manufactured of electrical products be third party evaluated, such as UL Inc. Here is the kicker. Not all of the states have adopted the NEC.

It is the manufacturer that comes to UL requesting that the product be evaluated. Once the product has been found to meet the requirements, they are authorized to use the UL Listing mark. One of the requirements for the manufacturer to continue to use the listing is that the UL Rep. will make periodic unannounced visits (a minimum of one per quarter) to the manufacturing plant to verify compliance."

I believe that CE is basically the European version of UL.

ROHS is a hazardous materials/substances rating system.

I doubt that an insurance claim could be denied because of a lack of a test lab certification on a purchased item.