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1 Scope
1.1 These requirements cover self-contained, payment-accepting, vending machines that vend non-refrigerated products to be employed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/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. Vending machines may be battery operated. Vending machines may be battery operated and may be provided with a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Refrigerated sections of vending machines that vend a non-refrigerated product are judged under the requirements for refrigerated vending machines.

1.2 These requirements also cover vending machines intended for installation within motor fuel dispensing facilities in accordance with Supplement sa, Requirements for Vending Machines Intended for Installation within Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities, and as defined by the Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, NFPA 30A.

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