1 Scope
1.1 These requirements cover single and multi-pole insulating housings without electrical contacts. They
are intended for factory assembly to contacts (pins) by the end use manufacturer and are evaluated using
the material construction requirements of the end use product.
1.2 This outline supplements the following:
a) Connector housings for assembly onto flexible cord or cable that are covered by the
Standard for Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords, UL 817;
b) Connector housings for use with attachment plugs, cord connectors, receptacles, inlets, and
outlets, that are covered by the Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles, UL 498;
c) Connector housings for use with wire connectors and soldering lugs that are covered by the
Standards for Wire Connectors - For Use With Copper Conductors, UL 486A; Splicing Wire
Connectors, UL 486C; or Equipment Wiring Terminals, UL 486E;
d) Connector housings for use with quick-connect terminals that are covered by the Standard
for Quick Connect Terminals, UL 310.
e) Connector housings for use with component connectors that are covered by the Standard for
Component Connectors for Use in Data, Signal, Control and Power Applications, UL 1977.