These requirements cover electrically operated gas detectors intended for installation in residential occupancies and recreational vehicles (RVs).

These requirements cover gas detectors intended to detect flammable gases such as propane and natural gas.

These requirements also cover all remote accessories that may be connected to a gas detector.

These requirements do not cover gas detectors for use in hazardous locations, as defined by the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, for industrial or commercial use, or for use as smoke and fire detectors.

A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.