UL 482 Standard For Portable Sun/Heat Lamps

A. This Standard contains basic requirements for products covered by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) under its Follow-Up Service for this category within the limitations given below and in the Scope section of this Standard. These requirements are based upon sound engineering principles, research, records of tests and field experience and an appreciation of the problems of manufacture, installation and use derived from consultation with and information obtained from manufacturers, users, inspection authorities and others having specialized experience. They are subject to revision as further experience and investigation may show is necessary or desirable.

B. The observance of the requirements of this Standard by a manufacturer is one of the conditions of the continued coverage of the manufacturer’s product.

C. A product which complies with the text of this Standard will not necessarily be judged to comply with the Standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to have other features which impair the level of safety contemplated by these requirements.

D. A product employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed in the requirements of this Standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be judged to comply with the Standard.

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F. Many tests required by the Standards of UL are inherently hazardous and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting such tests.

1.1 This standard covers sunlamps, heat lamps and combination sun and heat lamps rated at not more than 125 V. A sunlamp is intended for production of ultraviolet radiation for skin tanning. A heat lamp is intended for production of infrared radiation. A combination sun and heat lamp is intended for production of both ultraviolet and infrared radiation. In the text of this standard, the term sun/heat lamp is intended to cover all types.

1.2 This standard covers portable sun/heat lamps intended for use by non-technically qualified persons in homes, sports facilities, health spas and similar establishments and intended for connection to the power-supply circuit by a flexible cord for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code.