These requirements cover self-contained, coin-operated vending machines that vend nonrefrigerated products to be employed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Vending machines as covered by this standard are intended for indoor use only, except that they will be investigated for outdoor use or use in a protected location if so designated by the manufacturer. Refrigerated sections of vending machines that vend a nonrefrigerated product are judged under the requirements for refrigerated vending machines.

These requirements do not cover coin-operated sound-recording and -reproducing machines.

A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those in use when the Standard was developed, and that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determined necessary to mai ntain the level of safety for the user of the product as originally anticipated by the intent of this Standard.