UL Standard for Safety Household and Similar Electrical Appliances: Particular Requirements for Electrically Powered Pool Lifts (COMMENTS DUE: May 12@ 2017)
This Standard deals with the safety of electrically powered pool lifts intended for persons requiring assistance for safe entry into and out of a pool@ their RATED VOLTAGE being not more than 150 V between supply phases or one phase and neutral or ground@ and intended for installation in accordance with the US National Electrical Code@ (NFPA 70) Article 680@ Part VIII. NOTE 101: Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are: ?C stationary lifts of the chair type ?Cstationary lifts of the wheelchair platform type. As far as is practicable@ this standard deals with the common hazards presented by these appliances. However@ in general@ it does not take into account a) the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision; b) playing with the appliance by young children. NOTE 102: Attention is drawn to the fact that: ?C Authorities Having Jurisdiction should be consulted on additional installation regulations and requirements for lifts with respect to accessibility@ performance and the like. NOTE 103: This standard does not apply to: ?C platform type lifts intended for multiple wheelchairs ?Cpool lifts requiring operation by an attendant ?C pool lifts for use in medical facilities