UL 1469-2006
UL Standard for Safety Strength of Body and Hydraulic Pressure Loss Testing of Backflow Special Check Valves Second Edition

Standard No.

UL 1469-2006

Release Date

2006

Published By

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Status

Be replaced 2007-06

Replace By

UL 1469 BULLETIN-2007

Latest

UL 1469-2010

Scope

These requirements cover backflow special check valves of 3/4-inch (19.1-mm) through 10-inch (254-mm) nominal pipe size used in piping systems supplying water for fire protection service. The backflow special check valves covered by these requirements are intended for installation and use in accordance with the Standards for: a) Low Expansion Foam and Combined Agent Systems, NFPA 11; b) Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13; c) Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, NFPA 14; d) Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, NFPA 15; e) Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Spray Systems, NFPA 16; f) Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps, NFPA 20; g) Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection, NFPA 22; and h) Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, NFPA 24. A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard and that involve 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 acceptable level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard cannot be judged to comply with this standard. Where considered appropriate, revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

UL 1469-2006 history

• 1970 UL 1469-2010 UL Standard for Safety Strength of Body and Hydraulic Pressure Loss Testing of Backflow Special Check Valves
• 2009 UL 1469 BULLETIN-2009 UL Standard for Safety Strength of Body and Hydraulic Pressure Loss Testing of Backflow Special Check Valves (COMMENTS DUE: DECEMBER 14@ 2009)
• 2007 UL 1469 BULLETIN-2007 UL Standard for Safety Strength of Body and Hydraulic Pressure Loss Testing of Backflow Special Check Valves
• 2006 UL 1469-2006 UL Standard for Safety Strength of Body and Hydraulic Pressure Loss Testing of Backflow Special Check Valves Second Edition
• 1995 UL 1469-1995 UL Standard for Safety Strength of Body and Hydraulic Pressure Loss Testing of Backflow Special Check Valves (First Edition)