1.1 These requirements cover commercial and household electric equipment for use on or in aquariums
in indoor locations at 300 volts or less, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, such
as heaters, pumps, filters, aerators, reflectors, hoods, electrically wired stands, and similar equipment.
1.2 These requirements do not cover:
a) Illuminators or stands not specifically intended for use with aquariums or
b) Aquarium tanks except when part of the tank acts as enclosure or water barrier for fittings,
such as, but not limited to, filter, heating, or UV units that are integrated into the base or wall of
the aquarium tank.
Revised 1.2 effective January 31, 2010
1.3 Deleted April 29, 2003
1.4 Aquarium equipment involving tungsten-halogen or high intensity discharge lamps shall comply with
the additional applicable requirements specified in the Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires, UL 153.
Added 1.4 effective January 31, 2010