UL 1113

UL 1113

STANDARD FOR SAFETY FOR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PUMPS FOR NONFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, MARINE

Scope

These requirements cover electrically operated pumps rated less than 50 volts direct current (dc), and intended for use on vessels to pump nonflammable liquids, such as bilge water, potable water, and the like.

The pumps covered by these requirements are intended to be installed in accordance with the Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, ANSI/NFPA 302; the standards and recommended practices of the American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc.; and the applicable regulations of the United States Coast Guard.

These requirements do not cover pumps intended for use in hazardous locations aboard United States Coast Guard inspected vessels.

These requirements cover ignition-protected pumps that may be required on boats under 65 feet (19.8 m) in length.

These requirements cover pumps intended for continuous duty.

Combination pump/blowers are covered by these requirements and by the requirements for Marine Blowers, UL 1128.

A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those in use when the Standard was developed, and that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determined necessary to maintain the level of safety for the user of the product as originally anticipated by the intent of this Standard.