Understanding UL 508A Control Panel Certification

Knowledge of the UL 508A industrial control panel shop program is essential for businesses supplying products to the North American market. Complex requirements, missing documentation, misinterpretations of the standard and limited internal resources can all contribute to costly delays or certification failures.

This complimentary webinar introduces the UL 508A panel shop program, clarifying the responsibilities of panel shops working toward certification. Attendees will gain an overview of key program requirements, including construction, component selection, short‑circuit current rating (SCCR) and marking. The session also explains the technical program, audit steps and required documentation.

As a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), we deliver accredited safety, performance and quality evaluations to support safe, compliant market entry. Expert presenter Steven Frierson will also discuss customized on‑site field evaluation solutions to help maintain compliance throughout manufacturing and panel listing processes.

Agenda

• Overview of the UL 508A panel shop program
• Program structure and responsibilities
• Technical requirements
• Audit process
• Documentation requirements
• Q&A

Who should attend

This webinar is designed for product safety engineers, industrial control panel shop manufacturers and regulatory professionals.

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This thirty-minute event takes place on April 23, 2026, at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time.