RE: Comment re: RE: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-20 Thread Peter L. Tarver
Bill, John, et al - I subscribe at work with very nice bandwidth at no direct cost to me and yet I fully support your position. Indeed a quick perusal of the official posting policy for the list, presented below, makes the point. I dislike even e-cards attached to e-mails to the list.

RE: Comment re: RE: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-20 Thread Tyra, John
...@lyons.demon.co.uk] Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2003 6:19 AM To: Tyra, John; emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: Comment re: RE: SV: NRTL in the U.S. In message 418fbd441c22d5118d860003470d43160543f...@cupid.bose.com Tyra, John writes: Attached is an article from the Conformity 2002 Annual Guide

Comment re: RE: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-18 Thread b...@lyons.demon.co.uk
In message 418fbd441c22d5118d860003470d43160543f...@cupid.bose.com Tyra, John writes: Attached is an article from the Conformity 2002 Annual Guide titled Know When You Need To List Your Product And When You Don't written by John Curtis of Curtis- Strauss LLC. It gives some great

Re: SV: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-18 Thread John Woodgate
I read in !emc-pstc that Amund Westin am...@westin-emission.no wrote (in lfenjlpmmjbmhpeibnilmebgckaa.am...@westin-emission.no) about 'SV: SV: NRTL in the U.S.' on Fri, 17 Jan 2003: The electrical safety legislation seems to be a bit more complicated in U.S. compared to EU. A very great deal

Re: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-18 Thread John Woodgate
I read in !emc-pstc that drcuthbert drcuthb...@micron.com wrote (in cfefa50c9bcad21197470001fa7eba6b14121...@ntexchange05.micron.com) about 'SV: NRTL in the U.S.' on Fri, 17 Jan 2003: For example, UL 60950 the same as EN 60950. Are you sure? I agree that much of the content is the same, but I

RE: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-17 Thread Tyra, John
To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: SV: SV: NRTL in the U.S. I would never dare to declare U.S. compliance without testing and certify via a NRTL. But what I am struggling with, is to gain knowledge about the basic electrical safety laws in U.S. Maybe I do not need legally to go through a NRTL

RE: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-17 Thread Tyra, John
Subject: RE: SV: NRTL in the U.S. Amund, Several EU standards have been harmonized with the United States UL standards. A list can be found at http://ulstandardsinfonet.ul.com/catalog/stdscatframe.html For example, UL 60950 the same as EN 60950. So, I'm thinking that if your device meets EU safety

RE: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-17 Thread Gary McInturff
Amund, I think early on you mentioned that you didn't want to be restricted where you could sell. So if that's the bottom line then I think its off the NRTL you go. Even given the single condition of the City of LA which not only requires it (or a City of LA inspection where they claim

RE: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-17 Thread Ron Pickard
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RE: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-17 Thread drcuthbert
it through UL as long it has been designed to a harmonized standard. Does this sound reasonable to anyone or am I off the mark? Dave Cuthbert From: Amund Westin [mailto:am...@westin-emission.no] Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 12:25 PM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: SV: SV: NRTL in the U.S

SV: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-17 Thread Amund Westin
: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Emne: Re: SV: NRTL in the U.S. I read in !emc-pstc that Amund Westin am...@westin-emission.no wrote (in lfenjlpmmjbmhpeibnilaeapckaa.am...@westin-emission.no) about 'SV: NRTL in the U.S.' on Fri, 17 Jan 2003: Just for a few seconds forget the customers

Re: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-17 Thread John Woodgate
I read in !emc-pstc that Amund Westin am...@westin-emission.no wrote (in lfenjlpmmjbmhpeibnilaeapckaa.am...@westin-emission.no) about 'SV: NRTL in the U.S.' on Fri, 17 Jan 2003: Just for a few seconds forget the customers requirements, is it therefore a correct interpretation that electrical

Re: SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-17 Thread Ronald R. Wellman
Oslo / Norway -Opprinnelig melding- Fra: owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org [mailto:owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org]Pa vegne av gr...@test4safety.com Sendt: 15. januar 2003 21:23 Til: 'Rich Nute' Kopi: 'Product Safety Technical Committee' Emne: RE: NRTL in the U.S

SV: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-17 Thread Amund Westin
: NRTL in the U.S. Hi Rich, I argue with some of your statements. :-) Thanks - at least I know that I'm alive and not dreaming! Dave's question - Does this apply to in-house test equipment? Hi Dave - Good question (Please see attached). I'm sorry about the file size but I

RE: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-15 Thread gr...@test4safety.com
Hi Rich, I argue with some of your statements. :-) Thanks - at least I know that I'm alive and not dreaming! Dave's question - Does this apply to in-house test equipment? Hi Dave - Good question (Please see attached). I'm sorry about the file size but I took it from the

Re: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-15 Thread Rich Nute
Hi Gregg: I argue with some of your statements. :-) Dave's question - Does this apply to in-house test equipment? Hi Dave - Good question (Please see attached). I'm sorry about the file size but I took it from the Department of Labor web site several years ago when this

Re: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-15 Thread Rich Nute
Hi Gary: Rich Nute (I think) wrote and excellent article or e-mail on this not too long ago and should be in the archives. Its pretty concise and clear but goes into some pretty good specifics and the state laws and how they very and you will find it very helpful. Unfortunately,

RE: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-15 Thread Ronald R. Wellman
Hello Sam, Chances are if you are ever involved in a product liability law suit in the United States that the jury will look at you very unfavorably if your product is not NRTL Listed. Also, expect that the NRTL will not help defend you in a law suit even if your product is Listed with them.

RE: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-15 Thread Garry Hojan
-compliance.com From: owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org [mailto:owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org]On Behalf Of Sam Davis Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 3:49 PM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE: NRTL in the U.S. Another interpretation of the question may be Where is the NRTL requirement

RE: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread Sam Davis
Another interpretation of the question may be Where is the NRTL requirement strictly enforced? (which is a much larger list than where it is required.) Where can you get away without a NRTL mark? That depends in part on the product, the market, and the distribution scheme. Which brings this

RE: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread Ronald R. Wellman
Hello Peter, This is probably true when an electrician is involved in a product installation. However, the majority of products that we are dealing with do not require an electrician to install. They are either installed by the Customer or a representative of the product manufacturer. The

Re: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread Rich Nute
Hi Dave: Does this apply to in-house test equipment? That is, equipment that is built in-house and remains on site? In the past I have designed in-house equipment to meet the safety standards but did not send the equipment out for testing and certification. Yes. If you check

RE: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread gr...@test4safety.com
Kervill'; 'Joe P Martin'; emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE: NRTL in the U.S. Does this apply to in-house test equipment? That is, equipment that is built in-house and remains on site? In the past I have designed in-house equipment to meet the safety standards but did not send the equipment out

RE: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread Gary McInturff
sorry but you better get writing! Gary From: Ronald R. Wellman [mailto:rwell...@wellman.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 8:53 AM To: peter.a.manfredo...@us.ul.com; Joe P Martin Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org; owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: Re: NRTL in the U.S. Hello Peter

RE: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread Ronald R. Wellman
://www.test4safety.com/ -Original Message- From: owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org [mailto:owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org]On Behalf Of Joe P Martin Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 11:22 PM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: NRTL in the U.S. Greetings, As has been discussed in previous threads

RE: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
To: 'Ronald R. Wellman'; peter.a.manfredo...@us.ul.com; Joe P Martin Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org; owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE: NRTL in the U.S. Add Santa Clara County and the Commonwealth of Virginia to that list. Brian Epstein Sr Regulatory Compliance Engineer Veeco

RE: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread peter.a.manfredo...@us.ul.com
The truth is that an independent licensed electrician will not connect a product that is not Listed. In commercial or industrial environments, there may be a Licensed Professional Engineer on staff, who can approve a product but he takes the personal liability for Non-Listed products.

Re: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread Rich Nute
Hi Joe: As has been discussed in previous threads, NRTL Listing is not a requirement to sell electronic products in the U.S. However, there are cities, counties, etc. within the U.S. that do require NRTL Listing. These include Los Angeles and Chicago. Does anyone have

RE: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread drcuthbert
...@test4safety.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 7:50 AM To: 'Joe P Martin'; emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE: NRTL in the U.S. Importance: High Joe, You are correct that NRTL LISTING is a specified requirement by some cities and states. You are incorrect in that all products used where

Re: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread Ronald R. Wellman
Joe P Martin MartinJP@appliedbiosys To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org tems.com cc: Sent by: Subject: NRTL in the U.S. owner-emc-pstc@majordom

RE: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread Gregg Kervill
://www.test4safety.com/ From: owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org [mailto:owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org]On Behalf Of Joe P Martin Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 11:22 PM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: NRTL in the U.S. Greetings, As has been discussed in previous threads, NRTL Listing

Re: NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread peter.a.manfredo...@us.ul.com
cc: Sent by: Subject: NRTL in the U.S. owner-emc-pstc@majordom

NRTL in the U.S.

2003-01-14 Thread Joe P Martin
Greetings, As has been discussed in previous threads, NRTL Listing is not a requirement to sell electronic products in the U.S. However, there are cities, counties, etc. within the U.S. that do require NRTL Listing. These include Los Angeles and Chicago. Does anyone have a comprehensive list