Panel Compliance Check

Question 1 of 7

Who built the panels currently installed at your site?

Think about where the panels were physically assembled before arriving on-site.

A certified panel shop Built off-site by a dedicated manufacturer, shipped to us Our electricians built them on-site Assembled in the field, at the job site, by our own crew or a subcontractor A contractor built them — not sure where We don't have visibility into whether they were shop-built or field-built Mix of sources across different sites Different panels came from different places — no consistent standard

Question 2 of 7

Is there a UL 508A label inside each panel?

Open a panel enclosure and look inside — there should be a UL certification label or sticker affixed to the interior. This is how you know it was built to standard.

Yes — there's a UL label inside every panel We've confirmed this across our installation Some have it, some don't Inconsistent across our panels or locations No — no UL label present We've checked and there's no certification label inside We've never checked We don't know if there's a label or not

Question 3 of 7

Have your panels ever been formally inspected by a third party?

A formal inspection means a licensed third-party inspector reviewed and signed off on the panel — not an internal review by your own team.

Yes — third-party inspection on record We have documentation of a formal inspection No — never formally inspected No third-party sign-off on record Not sure We don't have visibility into the inspection history

Question 4 of 7

How old are your panels?

Age matters because older panels may predate current UL 508A standards, and aging components increase the risk of failure and liability exposure.

Under 5 years old Relatively recent installation 5–15 years old Mid-life — may be approaching component end-of-life 15+ years old End-of-life range — replacement typically recommended Mix of ages across our sites Different panels were installed at different times

Question 5 of 7

Are your panels connected to an IP network?

Panels that communicate over IP networks are subject to additional compliance requirements, including IEEE 802 network standards. Non-compliant networked panels can introduce security and compatibility risks.

Yes — connected to our IP / BAS network Panels communicate over Ethernet, BACnet IP, or similar No — standalone or RS-485 only Not connected to an IP network Not sure We don't have full visibility into the network configuration

Question 6 of 7

Do you manage panels across multiple sites or buildings?

Multi-site operations with panels from different sources introduce inconsistency risks — different specs, different standards, and varying compliance status across your portfolio.

Single site or building All our panels are in one location Multiple sites — same panel standard throughout We've standardized on a single panel spec across locations Multiple sites — different panels everywhere Each site or project used whatever was available at the time

Question 7 of 7

If your panels failed an inspection today, how exposed would you be?

Think about code violations, insurance implications, and the cost of rework or replacement if a regulator or insurer flagged non-compliant panels.

Low exposure — panels are in low-risk areas Non-critical infrastructure, limited liability implications Moderate exposure — some regulatory oversight Commercial or institutional buildings with some compliance requirements High exposure — heavily regulated environment Healthcare, government, data centres, or large commercial with active inspection risk

Compliance Score

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Likely Compliant

Your panels appear to be in good shape.

Based on your answers, your installation is consistent with UL 508A compliance standards. That said, compliance is only confirmed by the label inside the panel — if you haven't physically verified every unit recently, a spot check is worth doing.

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