PHILIPPINE ELECTRICAL CODE

The primary purpose of the Philippine Electrical Code(PEC) is to minimize the risk of electricity as a
source of electric shock and as a potential ignition source of fires and explosions, and to minimize the
propagation of fire and explosions due to electrical installations.

CATEGORIES OF PEC RULES

1. MANDATORY RULES — characterized by the use of the word “SHALL’’.

2. PERMISSIVE RULES — characterized by the use of the word “SHOULD” or are stated as

recommendations of that which is advised but not required.

OBJECTIVES

a) Safe Use of Electricity – to establish basic materials quality and electrical work standards for the safe use of electricity for light, heat, power,
communications, signaling and for other purposes.

b) Adequacy – Strict compliance with the provisions of this Code will ensure safety in electrical installation and construction, but not necessarily
efficient, convenient, or adequate for good service or future expansion of electrical use.

LAWS THAT MANDATE THE PHILIPPINE ELECTRICAL CODE

1. P.D. 1096 – National Building Code

2. P.D. 1185 – Fire Code of the Philippines
3. Structural Code R.A. 7920

PERMIT AND INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

A permit is required before undertaking any electrical installation.

An inspection is also required after which certificate of final electrical inspection (CFEI) is issued by the authority.

Exception for permit

A permit is not required for:

1. the installation of electrical portable equipment rated not more than 1,200 VA.

2. reconnection of disconnected service due to non-payment of electric bill or change of occupants for a period of one year.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL PERMIT

a) An application form (DPWH form No. 77-001-E) shall be accomplished, signed and submitted by a duly registered Professional
Electrical Engineer. However, if the installation does not exceed 20 lighting and/or receptacle outlets or 4000 volt-amperes, 230 volts,
the application may be prepared, signed and submitted by a duly registered electrical engineer or master electrician.
b) The application shall include additionally, the name and signature and seal of the electrical practitioner who will take charge of the
installations as well as the signature of the owner or his authorized representative.
c) Five (5) sets of plans and specifications bearing the signature and seal of the responsible Professional Electrical Engineer shall be
submitted together with the application. However, if the installation does not exceed 20 lighting and or receptacle outlets or 4,000
VA, 230 V; five (5) sets of sketches and bill of materials may be prepared signed and submitted by the responsible Registered
 Electrical Engineer or Master Electrician. According to P.D. 1096, no plans is required for building made of indigenous materials or
which cost is not more than P15,000.00.

NO. OF SERVICES

A building or other structure served shall be supplied by only one service. However there are exceptions to this as well.

EXCEPTIONS

1. For fire pump where a separate service is required.

2. For emergency electrical system where a separate service is required.

3. Multiple-Occupancy building

4. Capacity Requirements. Two or more services shall be permitted:

a) Where the capacity requirements are in excess of 2,000 amperes at a supply voltage of 600 volts or less; or

b) Where the load requirements of a single-phase installation are greater than the serving agency normally supplies through one service.

5. Building of Large Area ( 10,000 m2 or more Total Area).

6. For different voltage characteristics, such as for different voltage, frequencies, or phases, or for different uses, such as for different rate
schedules.

THE OVERHEAD SERVICE-DROP CONDUCTOR

This is the overhead service conductor from the last pole or other aerial support to and including the splices if any, connecting the service
entrance conductors at the building or other structure.

SIZE AND RATING

a) General. Service drop shall have sufficient ampacity to carry the load without a temperature rise detrimental to the covering or insulation of
the conductors and shall have adequate mechanical strength.

b) Minimum Size. The conductors shall not be smaller than 8 〖𝑚𝑚〗^2 copper, 14 〖𝑚𝑚〗^2 aluminum or copper-clad aluminum.

CLEARANCES:

a) Above Roofs. Conductors shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 2,500 mm from the roof surface.

b) Vertical Clearance from Ground.

3,100 mm – at the electric service entrance to buildings, or at the drip loop of the building electric entrance, or above areas or sidewalks

3,700 mm – for those areas listed in the 4,600 mm classification when the voltage is limited to 600 volts to ground.

4,600 mm – over residential property and driveways, and those commercial areas not subject to truck traffic.

5,500 mm – over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subject to truck traffic, driveways on other than residential property, and other land
transverse by vehicles such as cultivated, grazing, forest, and orchard.
SERVICE ENTRANCE

Service is defined as the portion of the supply which extends from the street main duct or transformer to the service switch or switchboard of
the building supply.

It is the conductor and equipment for delivering energy from the electricity supply system to the wiring system of the premises served.

Types:

1. Overhead Service Entrance

2. The Underground Service Entrance

SERVICE ENTRANCE

SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS

No. of Service-Entrance Conductor Sets

Each service drop or lateral shall supply only one set of service-entrance conductors.

*EXCEPTIONS:

1. Buildings with more than one occupancy.

2. Where two to six service disconnecting means in a separate enclosures are grouped at one location and supply separate loads from one
service drop or lateral.

REQUIRED PARTS OF A STANDARD ELECTRICAL PLAN

A.GENERAL NOTES / SPECIFICATION

Specification written on electrical plan should indicate :

 1. That the design is done in accordance with the P.E.C. and all electrical works shall comply with the provisions of all authorities having
jurisdiction on the use of electrical power.
2. The nature of the service including voltage, phase and frequency.
3. The type of approved wiring to used in installing service entrance, feeders, sub-feeders, branch circuit conductors, remote control
system, fire protection, signal and communication system.
4. All other aspects and details that the designer and the owner would want to be done in the actual construction of the project.

GENERAL NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS

LEGENDS AND SYMBOLS

The legend or symbols shall show symbols or configurations and figures of devices and equipment used. Standard Electrical symbols can be
obtained from the Appendix – A of the Philippine Electrical Code.

LOCATION PLAN — Location or site plan with proposed structures and owner’s land drawn to appropriate metric scale shall show:

1. Bordering areas showing public or well known streets.

2. Location of service drop, service equipment and nearest pole of the utility company furnishing electrical energy.

3. Clearance of the path or run of service drops and service structure wires to adjacent existing or proposed structures.

RISER DIAGRAM —The riser diagram consists of the schematic diagram of service entrance, feeders and branch circuits. This indicates:

1. The number of branch circuits, the size of conductors, size of conduit and protection for each branch circuit.

2. The sizes of feeders, its conduit and feeder’s protection.

3. The type of service, size of service entrance conductor, conduits and main protective device.

TITLE BLOCK — title block or nameplate of plans and drawings shall be a standard strip of 40 mm high
at the bottom of each sheet.

It shall contain the following:

1. Name and location of proposed installation, project, or watercraft;

2. Name, signature and address of owner/manager/operator;

3. Title of sheet and sheet number;

4. Scale used;

5. Name, signature and dry seal of professional electrical engineer together with registration number, Professional
Tax Receipt (PTR) and Tax Identification Number (TIN);

6. Initial of draftsman; and

7. Date drawn or revised.

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND POWER LAYOUT

Electrical layout for each floor of the building shall indicate the location of:

1. Location of lighting outlets.

2. Location of convenience outlets.

3. Location of switches with their corresponding symbols.

4. Location of outlets for air conditioning units.

5. Location of telephone, intercom and master antenna television outlets.

6. Location of service equipment and/or disconnecting means.

7. Location of service kilowatthour meter.

SCHEDULE OF LOADS AND COMPUTATIONS:

GROUNDING PROTECTION
A ground is an electrical connection which may either be intentional or accidental between an electric circuit or
equipment and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place of the earth. The purpose of grounding
a circuit is to fix permanently a zero voltage point in the system. The grounded line of a circuit should not be broken
nor fused to maintain a solid and uninterrupted connection to the ground.

PRINCIPLES APPLIED IN INSTALLING PANEL BOARD

1. The approach should be accessible and convenient.

2. The panelboard must be centrally located to shorten the home wiring runs.

3. It must be installed near the load center. As in most cases, panelboard is installed near the kitchen and the
laundry where heavy loads are expected.

THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND THE FUSE

A circuit breaker is an overcurrent protective device also designed to function as a switch. It is equipped with an
automatic tripping device to protect the branch circuit from overload and ground fault.

A fuse is also an overcurrent protective device with a circuit opening fusible element which opens when there is an
overcurrent in the circuit. It is considered as the simplest and the most common circuit protective device used into
the house wiring connection.

ADVANTAGES OF CIRCUIT BREAKER OVER FUSE

1. The circuit breaker acts as a switch aside from its being an overcurrent device.

2. When there is an overcurrent, the circuit breaker trips automatically and after correcting the fault, it is ready to
be switched on again, unlike the fuse which has to be discarded and replaced after it is busted.

ADVANTAGES OF FUSE OVER CIRCUIT BREAKER

1. One of its major advantage is its reliability and stability. It can stay on its position for years and act when called
on to act as designed, unlike the circuit breaker which requires proper maintenance and periodic testing to keep it
into a tip-top condition.

2. The cost of a fuse is less than that of a circuit breaker.

Standard Ampere Ratings of Fuses and Inverse time circuit breakers

15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 45, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 125, 150, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800,
1000, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000 and 6000

Fuses, circuit breakers or combinations shall not be connected in parallel.

RECEPTACLES AND WIRING DEVICES

ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS

Electrical Conductors are substances that offer a very low resistance to current flow.

Insulators are substances that offer a very high resistance to current flow.

List of some good electrical conductors

Silver, Copper, Aluminum

List of some insulating materials

Rubber, Porcelain, Varnish

Wires are those electrical conductors which are 8 〖𝑚𝑚〗^2 (AWG no. 8) or smaller, while cables are those larger
than the wires. They are either solid or stranded. Circular Mil is the unit of cross section the AWG.

Stranded wire – consists of a group of wires twisted to form metallic string. The total circular-mil area of a stranded
wire is found by multiplying the circular mil area of each strand by the total number of strand.

TYPES OF WIRE

A. TYPES T, TW, THW – The most ordinary type of plastic insulated wire is the “type T”. It may be used only in
dry locations.
B. TYPES THHN, THWN – These are comparatively new types of wire, consisting of the basic Type THH and
THW but with less thermoplastic insulation, and with a final extruded jacket of nylon.
C. TYPE XHHW – In appearance, it resembles Types T, TW, THW but because of somewhat thinner layer of
insulation, the over-all diameter is smaller. The insulation is “cross-linked synthetic polymer,” which has an
extraordinary properties as to insulating value, heat resistance, and moisture resistance.
D. D. RUBBER-COVERED WIRE – It consists of copper conductor, tinned to make it easier to remove the
insulation, and for easy soldering.

Raceways are channels designed for holding wires, cables or bus-bars, which are either made of metal or insulating
materials. The common types of raceways in household wiring are the a) conduits, b) connectors, and c) others.

a) Conduit couplings, elbows and other fittings; b) conduit supports, such as clamps, hangers, etc; c)
cable trays, cablebus; d) metal raceways;e) nonmetal raceways.

OUTLET An outlet is a point in the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment.

A. Lighting Outlet
B. Convenient Outlet

KINDS OF LOCATIONS

DAMP LOCATION —Partially protected locations under canopies, marquees, roofed open porches, and like
locations, and interior locations subjected to moderate degree of moisture, such as some basements, some barns,
and some cold-storage warehouses.
DRY LOCATION —A location not normally subject to dampness or wetness. A location classified as dry may be
temporarily subject to dampness or wetness, as in the case of a building under construction.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. (IEEE)

IEEE is the trusted voice for engineering, computing, and technology information around the
globe.
IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology
for the benefit of humanity.
IEEE, an organization dedicated to advancing innovation and technological excellence for the
benefit of humanity, is the world’s largest technical professional society. It is designed to serve
professionals involved in all aspects of the electrical, electronic, and computing fields and
related areas of science and technology that underlie modern civilization.
Mission – IEEE’s core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the
benefit of humanity.
Vision —IEEE will be essential to the global technical community and to technical professionals
everywhere, and be universally recognized for the contributions of technology and of technical
professionals in improving global conditions.
ORGANIZATION OF IEEE
Structure

 Local sections within geographic regions

 Chapters comprised of local members with similar technical interests.
 Societies and technical councils that compose technical divisions
 Student branches at colleges and universities around the world
 Student branch chapters; and affinity groups
IEEE Strategic Plan is a vital part of the ongoing evolution of IEEE. The Plan provides a clear
picture of IEEE as an organization, the goals our community is pursuing, and the initiatives that
will move IEEE forward in the coming years.

 Drive global innovation through broad collaboration and the sharing of knowledge
 Enhance public understanding of engineering and technology and pursue standards for
their practical application
 Be a trusted source of educational services and resources to support life-long learning
 Provide opportunities for career and professional development
 Inspire a worldwide audience by building communities that advance technical interests,
inform public policy, and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity
IEEE will foster a collaborative environment that is open, inclusive, and free of bias and will
continue to sustain the strength, reach, and vitality of our organization for future generations.
IEEE LEADERSHIP
The voting membership of IEEE elects a new President each year, who serves for three years,
first as President-elect, then as President and CEO, and finally as Past President. IEEE Presidents
also serve on the two top-tier IEEE governing bodies.
IEEE EMPLOYEES
IEEE has more than 1,000 employees who support various IEEE activities. The Executive Director
is the full-time Chief Operating Officer.
The Management Council is comprised of the Executive Director and the senior
executives who collectively manage all aspects of IEEE staff operations.
IEEE DIVERSITY STATEMENT
IEEE’s mission to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity requires
the talents and perspectives of people with different personal, cultural, and disciplinary
backgrounds. IEEE is committed to advancing diversity in the technical profession, and to
promoting an inclusive and equitable culture that welcomes, engages, and rewards all who
contribute to the field, without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, national origin,
sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS
IEEE strives to achieve the highest standards of integrity and endeavours to conduct business
around the world in a responsible and ethical way. It is important that those who act on the
organization’s behalf ensure IEEE’s compliance by adhering to the same standards and
expectations.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The IEEE Code of Conduct describes IEEE members’ and staff’s commitment to the highest
standards of integrity, responsible behavior, and ethical and professional conduct.
CODE OF ETHICS
The IEEE Code of Ethics has been in existence since the merger with AIEE and IRE in 1963. Every
IEEE member agrees to abide by the IEEE Constitution, Code of Ethics, Bylaws, and Policies
when joining.

 To uphold the highest standards of integrity, responsible behaviour, and ethical conduct
in professional activities.
 To treat all persons fairly and with respect, to not engage in harassment or
discrimination, and to avoid injuring others.
 To strive to ensure this code is upheld by colleagues and co-workers
NEW TECHNOLOGY CONNECTIONS: Future Directions

IEEE STANDARD ASSOCIATION

IEEE is a leading developer of industrial standard with a portfolio of more than 900 active
standards and more than 400 standards in development.
IEEE is a leading developer of industrial standard with a portfolio of more than 900 active
standards and more than 400 standards in development.
IEEE CLIMATE CHANGE
IEEE’s mission is to advance technology for the benefit of humanity. Today the world faces its
largest modern-day threat—climate change. We recognize this global crisis and are committed
to helping combat and mitigate the effects of climate change through pragmatic and accessible
technical solutions and providing engineers and technologists with a neutral space for
discussion and action.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE (ANSI)

Standards are essential in our daily lives because they ensure safety, quality, and interoperability
in products and services. They promote innovation, protect the environment, and support
international trade. Standards also bolster consumer confidence, ensure regulatory compliance,
and play a critical role in public health, making them a fundamental part of modern society.
ANSI, or the American National Standards Institute, is a non-profit organization established in
1918. Its primary role is to facilitate the development and adoption of voluntary consensus
standards in the United States.
Roles of ANSI
1. American National Standards
ANSI’s primary objective is to develop American National Standards. ANSI does this by
reviewing and approving the procedures that standards organizations use for developing
standards, and by affirming that the completed standards conform to its American
National Standards requirements.
2. International Representation
ANSI represents the United States in international standardization bodies like the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This allows the U.S. to influence and contribute to
global standards.
3. International Trade and Development
ANSI is active in a number of public- and private-sector partnerships across the globe
that help emerging economies build capacity and pursue other efforts in the areas of
standards, trade, infrastructure and regulatory compliance and practices. The Institute
also provides resources and assistance to members on international trade and
competitiveness issues affecting their business.
4. Standards Coordination
ANSI coordinates the work of U.S. standards organizations in fields vital to the country’s
interests. It often does this in new and emerging technology sectors. ANSI engages in
ongoing standards collaboration and partnerships. It also holds workshops and other
meetings to address specific standards issues. The organization relies on volunteer
experts who look for gaps in existing standards, conduct conformity assessments and
recommend future projects.
5. Membership
ANSI membership is open to any organization that is a stakeholder in the standards
specification processes. These include the following:
Companies;
Government agencies;
Educational institutions; and
Other organizations, including nonprofits and consumer and trade associations.
ANSI BY THE NUMBERS
ANSI MISSION
To enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by
promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems,
and safeguarding their integrity.
Why ANSI is important?
ANSI helps enable the development of international standards for all aspects of modern life.
When manufacturers worldwide comply with the same set of standards, people and
organizations are empowered to expect standardized experiences and products related to
almost every activity of daily life.
Standards Development Organization
ANSI plays a crucial role in accrediting standards development organizations (SDOs) in the
United States. Accreditation by ANSI signifies that an SDO meets specific criteria for openness,
due process, consensus, and balance in its standards development activities.
Some well-known SDOs that have been accredited by ANSI include:
ASTM International (formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials): ASTM
develops and publishes voluntary consensus standards primarily focused on materials, products,
systems, and services.
ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers): ASME is known for its standards related to
mechanical engineering, particularly in areas such as pressure vessels, pipelines, and boilers.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): IEEE develops standards for the electrical
and electronics industries, covering a wide range of technologies and applications.
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association): NFPA specializes in fire and life safety standards,
including those related to building construction, electrical systems, and fire prevention.
ANSI/ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers):
ASHRAE focuses on standards related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
UL (Underwriters Laboratories): UL is involved in the development of safety standards for a wide
range of products and systems.
Here’s how ANSI accomplishes this task, with an emphasis on the importance of stakeholder
involvement:
Open and Inclusive Process: ANSI promotes an open and inclusive standards development
process. This means that anyone with a vested interest or expertise in a particular subject
matter can participate in the standards development activities. This inclusivity ensures that
diverse perspectives are considered, leading to well-rounded and comprehensive standards.
Accreditation of Standards Development Organizations (SDOs): ANSI accredits standards
development organizations (SDOs) that demonstrate adherence to ANSI’s essential
requirements for openness, balance, transparency, and due process. Accredited SDOs are
tasked with developing standards in their respective fields, following ANSI’s guidelines for a
consensus-based process.
Public Review and Comment: ANSI standards typically go through public review and comment
periods. During these phases, drafts of the standards are made available to the public, and
interested stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback. This step ensures that a wide
range of perspectives are considered and that potential issues are identified and addressed.
Balanced Representation: ANSI emphasizes the importance of balanced representation in
standards development committees. This means that committees should include a cross-section
of stakeholders, including industry representatives, government agencies, consumers, and
subject matter experts. This balance helps prevent undue influence from any single interest
group and ensures that standards reflect a broad consensus.
Consensus Decision-Making: ANSI’s standards development process relies on consensus
decision-making. This means that standards are not approved unless a substantial majority of
the committee members agree on their content. This requirement ensures that standards are
widely accepted and that they represent a collective agreement among stakeholders.
Appeals and Dispute Resolution: ANSI has mechanisms in place to address disputes and
appeals related to standards development. This ensures that disagreements are resolved fairly
and transparently, further reinforcing the credibility of the consensus-based process.
Comprehensive Standards: Involving a diverse group of stakeholders ensures that standards are
comprehensive and consider a wide range of perspectives, potential use cases, and concerns.
Credibility and Acceptance: Stakeholder involvement enhances the credibility of standards.
When a broad spectrum of experts and interested parties supports a standard, it is more likely
to be accepted and adopted by industries, regulators, and the public.
Balanced Decision-Making: The inclusion of various stakeholders helps prevent undue influence
and ensures that standards are developed in the best interest of the public, safety, and
innovation rather than being skewed toward a particular group’s interests.
ANSI MEMBERSHIP
ANSI Members are a diverse, distinguished group of companies, organizations, government
entities, consumer groups, educational institutions, and other public- and private-sector
innovators who are harnessing the power of standards to impact their interest area and position
themselves for long-term success.
By bringing together standards professionals, business leaders, subject-matter experts, and
cross-sector stakeholders from nearly every area of industry and society, ANSI Membership
fosters the collaboration, networking, information exchange, and strategic support that enables
greater understanding of, engagement with, and access to standardization’s valuable
opportunities.
Member Categories
COMPANY MEMBER
A corporation, partnership, or other entity that is created under the laws of the United States or
any state, district or territory thereof and that is engaged in industrial or commercial enterprise
or professional, educational, research, testing or trade activity. Any affiliate, division or joint
venture of a corporation, company, firm or partnership may, at the discretion of the ANSI
Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, be eligible for membership.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBER
A not-for-profit scientific, technical, professional, labor, consumer, trade or other association or
organization that is involved in standards, conformity assessment or related activities.
GOVERNMENT MEMBER
A department, authority or agency of the United States government or of any state, interstate,
regional or local government, interested in voluntary standards or conformity assessment.
EDUCATIONAL MEMBER
A domestic, educational institution that is interested in voluntary standards or conformity
assessment.
INTERNATIONAL MEMBER
An entity that has no legal presence (e.g., subsidiaries, business units, branch offices) in the
United States or any state thereof. International members shall not be entitled to vote on issues
coming before the membership.
Benefits of ANSI Membership
Influence on Standards: Members have a say in shaping standards, participating in committees,
and guiding standards’ content.
Access to Resources: Members gain access to ANSI’s extensive standards library, resources, and
technical expertise.
Networking: ANSI facilitates networking among members, promoting collaboration with
industry peers and stakeholders.
Early Information: Members receive early access to draft standards, proposals, and technical
documents, staying ahead of industry changes.
International Engagement: Members can participate in global standardization activities, aiding
international trade and representing their interests globally.
Market Credibility: ANSI membership enhances an organization’s credibility by signaling a
commitment to quality and standards.
Regulatory Influence: Members engage with regulators, influencing regulations aligned with
industry needs and standards.
Training and Education: ANSI offers training and education programs, enhancing members’
knowledge in standards and conformity assessment.
Competitive Edge: Compliance with recognized standards gives members a competitive
advantage, fostering market acceptance.
Safety and Quality Impact: Members contribute to standards that improve product safety,
quality, and public safety.
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
— A global safety science company, the largest and oldest independent testing
laboratory in the United States.
Underwriters Laboratories tests the latest products and technologies for safety before they are
marketed around the world. It tests 22 billion different products annually, ranging from
consumer electronics, alarms and security equipment, to lasers, medical devices, and robotics.
Founded in 1894, Underwriters Laboratories offers its services in five strategic areas, from
product safety, environment, life and health, university, and verification services.
The company employs over 14,000 people who live in 40 countries. As of 2021, those
employees are led by CEO Jennifer Scanlon.
Underwriters Laboratories is a non-profit organization funded by the fees it charges
manufacturers of products submitted for certification. UL charges fees for the initial evaluation
process, as well as ongoing maintenance fees for follow-up service.
Understanding UL’s
UL’s operations are global in scope, with customers in more than 143 countries. Twenty-two
billion UL Marks appear annually on products, while 8.5 million consumers in Asia, Europe, and
North America are annually reached by UL with safety messages.
History of UL
Chicago in 1890 – World’s Fair.
At the fair, UL’s founder, William Henry Merrill, Jr., a graduate of the MIT electrical
engineering program, was working at his assigned post with the Boston Board of Fire
Underwriters to assess for any fire risks with all of the new construction going on for the
fairgrounds
At the fair, Merrill, Jr. meets many insurance underwriters and proposes his idea to create an
electrical testing laboratory. The underwriters agree that it is a good idea and both Western
Insurance Union and the Chicago Underwriters Association give Merrill, Jr. funding to form what
will soon become the Underwriters Electrical Bureau.
Eventually, that first Bureau became the Electrical Bureau of the National Board of Fire
Underwriters. It set its mission, even back then, on promoting safe working and living conditions
for people. In 1895, the organization hired its first employees.
The Bureau was officially operating with three staff members and a budget of $3,000 annually.
In 1901, the organization officially became Underwriters Laboratories and established
headquarters in Illinois.
TIN CLAD FIRE DOORS
UL MISSION
Our mission is working for a safer world. These principles drive every decision we make:
  To promote safe, secure and sustainable living and working environments for people by
the application of science, hazard-based safety engineering and data acumen.
 To support the production and use of products which are physically and environmentally
safe and to apply our efforts to prevent or reduce loss of life and property
 To advance safety science through research and investigation
 To concentrate our efforts and resources on public safety in those areas where we can
make valuable contributions
 To work with integrity and focus on quality to enhance the trust conveyed by our
certification marks and services
 To charge fair prices that allow us to meet our obligations, sustain our growth, and invest
in safety science and education
 To invest in our people and to encourage our people to invest in themselves
 To be a good example of corporate citizenship and social responsibility
UL ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE
Our Standards of Business Conduct cover legal compliance and ethical areas. It includes
provisions on respect for human rights and fair treatment of employees, environmental
compliance, fair competition and safe workplaces.
The Standards of Business Conduct incorporate our Test for Integrity, reminding everyone who
works for UL Solutions to be honest and fair, and to adhere to applicable laws and rules.
The standards also require employees to comply with other UL Solutions policies including our
Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy, Confidential Information Policy and Conflict of Interest
Policy.
Our Business Resource Groups are voluntary, employee-initiated and employee-led groups that
foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with our mission, values and overall employee
experience.
The purpose of these groups is to help advance our diversity objectives and serve as a catalyst
for our business strategy and growth.
UL BUSINESS RESOURCE GROUP

 Black Business Resource Group

 Disability Alliance Business Resource Group
 Military Business Resource Group
 Pride (LGBTQ+) Business Resource Group
 ULatino Business Resource Group
 UL Solutions Parents Business Resource Group
 Women in Leadership Business Resource Group
 Young Professionals Business Resource Group
INDUSTRIES COVERED BY UL

 Healthcare and Life Sciences

 Industrial Products and Systems
 Life Safety and Security
 Retail
 Technology and Electronics
 Appliances
 Batteries
 General Merchandise
 HVACR
 Household and Industrial Cleaners
 Lighting
 OTC and Dietary Supplements
 Textiles, Apparel and Footwear
 Toys and Children’s Products
 Water and Plumbing
 Wire and Cable