UL 1581-2006
Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords

Standard No.

UL 1581-2006

Release Date

2006

Published By

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Status

Be replaced 2006-06

Replace By

UL 1581 BULLETINS-2006

Latest

UL 1581-2023

Scope

1.1 This standard contains specific details of the conductors, of the insulation, of the jackets and other coverings, and of the methods of sample preparation, of specimen selection and conditioning, and of measurement and calculation that are required in the Standards for Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables (UL 44), Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables (UL 83), Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire (UL 62), and Service-Entrance Cables (UL 854). Elements of this standard are referenced in other requirements as well. 1.2 The requirements for the particular materials, construction, performance, and marking of an individual type of wire, cable, or flexible cord are stated in the standard covering the finished type. They are not part of this reference standard. 1.3 In each case in which an element of this standard does not apply, the standard covering the finished type so states and specifies what does apply.

UL 1581-2006 history

• 2023 UL 1581-2023 Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords
• 1970 UL 1581-2021 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords COMMENTS DUE: January 15, 2008
• 2019 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2019 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords (COMMENTS DUE: FEBRUARY 25@ 2019)
• 2018 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2018 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords (COMMENTS DUE: JUNE 15@ 2018)
• 2017 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords (COMMENTS DUE: JUNE 5@ 2019)
• 2016 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2016 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords (COMMENTS DUE: FEBRUARY 15@ 2016)
• 2015 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2015 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords (COMMENTS DUE: APRIL 27@ 2015)
• 2013 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2013 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords (COMMENTS DUE: May 29@ 2013)
• 2012 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2012 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords (COMMENTS DUE: October 18@ 2012)
• 2010 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2010 SUMMARY OF TOPICS The following changes in requirements to the Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords, UL 1581, are being proposed for preliminary review and comment
• 2009 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2009 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords (COMMENTS DUE: June 05@ 2009)
• 2008 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2008
• 2007 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2007 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords COMMENTS DUE: January 15, 2008
• 2006 UL 1581 BULLETINS-2006 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords (06/16/2006 (2p); 04/07/2006 (12p); 02/01/2006 (12p))
• 2006 UL 1581-2006 Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords
• 2005 UL 1581 BULLETINS-2005 04/14/2005 (20p)
• 2005 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2005 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords
• 2004 UL 1581 BULLETINS-2004 06/21/2004 (130p); 06/04/2004 (2p)
• 2003 UL 1581 BULLETINS-2003 11/26/2003 (2p)
• 2003 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2003 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords
• 2002 UL 1581 BULLETINS-2002 12/18/2002 (38p)
• 2002 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2002 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords
• 2001 UL 1581 BULLETINS-2001 08/10/2001 (56p)
• 2001 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2001 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords
• 2001 UL 1581-2001 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords
• 2000 UL 1581 BULLETIN-2000 UL Standard for Safety Reference Standard for Electrical Wires@ Cables@ and Flexible Cords
• 1997 UL 1581-1997 Reference standard for electrical wires, cables, and flexible cords
• 1991 UL 1581-1991 Reference standard for electrical wires, cables, and flexible cords