UL 1023 2017-09 PDF

Full title and description

St UL 1023 2017-09 — Standard for Household Burglar‑Alarm System Units. Requirements and test methods for household burglar‑alarm system units and related accessories intended for residential use (control units, annunciators, remote switches and similar components).

Abstract

This standard (7th edition, issued September 1, 2017) defines construction, wiring, electrical, safety and performance requirements for household burglar‑alarm system units. It covers single‑room and whole‑house units, provisions for power supplies, supervision of initiating device circuits, and interfaces to combination systems (for example, combined fire/burglar systems). The document also references related device standards for detectors and power supplies.

General information

• Status: Current (7th edition, with subsequent revision changes noted in official records).
• Publication date: September 1, 2017 (edition 7).
• Publisher: Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
• ICS / categories: Security and alarm systems — related ICS codes used for intrusion and alarm standards (examples: 13.310; 97.180).
• Edition / version: 7th edition (2017-09), often referenced as UL 1023, Ed. 7 (2017).
• Number of pages: ~108 pages (official published document page count varies slightly by distributor format).

Key bibliographic facts above are taken from UL publication listings and standards distributors. Revision history entries show later minor changes/amendments recorded after the 2017 edition.

Scope

The standard applies to burglar‑alarm system units intended for residential use — protecting a multiroom residence, a single room, or a single opening/area. It covers assemblies of electrical components designed to detect presence, movement, sound or other intruder activity, and includes provisions for wiring, power connection, remote control and signal circuits. Combination systems (for example fire/burglar) are addressed with cross‑references to applicable fire‑warning and installation standards to ensure supervision and non‑interference between systems.

Key topics and requirements

• Construction and assembly requirements for control units and accessories (enclosures, internal wiring, grounding and separation of circuits).
• Electrical safety: protection against electric shock, insulation, bonding and grounding.
• Field wiring provisions: cord‑connected and permanently connected products, terminal assemblies and polarity identification.
• Performance and supervision: supervision of initiating device circuits, signaling reliability, and response under fault conditions.
• Compatibility with related standards: interfaces to power supplies, intrusion‑detection devices, and household fire‑warning systems.
• Environmental and durability requirements: corrosion protection, battery requirements, temperature and mechanical stress tests.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of residential alarm control panels and accessories, product safety engineers, test laboratories, certification bodies, compliance officers, installers and integrators working on household alarm products, and purchasing/specification teams for residential security products. The standard is used to design, test and certify products intended for UL listing for household burglar‑alarm applications.

Related standards

Commonly referenced standards include: UL 985 (Household Fire Warning System Units) for combination fire/burglar equipment, UL 639 (Intrusion‑Detection Units) for detectors, UL 603 (Power Supplies for Use with Burglar‑Alarm Systems), and UL 1641 (Installation and Classification of Residential Burglar Alarm Systems) for installation/classification guidance. These cross‑references ensure interoperable safety and supervision across alarm system components.

Keywords

Household burglar alarm, residential alarm systems, alarm control unit, intrusion detection, UL 1023, supervision, system wiring, safety certification.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: UL 1023 is the Underwriters Laboratories standard that sets safety, construction and performance requirements for household burglar‑alarm system units (residential alarm control units and related accessories).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers control units and dependent accessories intended for residential burglar protection: detection, signaling, wiring, power interfaces, supervision of initiating device circuits, environmental and electrical safety tests, and requirements for proper interaction with related fire and detection standards.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test labs and certification bodies seeking UL listing for household alarm products; product safety engineers and installers specifying or installing residential alarm equipment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 7th edition (published September 1, 2017) is the established edition; official records show the document as current with later revision changes recorded (for example administrative/revision changes logged in subsequent years). Always check the issuing SDO (UL) or an official distributor for the latest amendments or a newer edition before product certification.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — UL 1023 is part of UL’s family of alarm and life‑safety standards. It is related to standards for intrusion detection, local/central station alarm systems and installation/classification documents; products often must also demonstrate compliance with complementary UL standards (e.g., UL 639, UL 985, UL 603, UL 1641) depending on features and system configuration.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Household burglar alarm, residential intrusion, alarm control unit, supervision, UL listing, wiring, safety tests, intrusion detection.