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May 05, 2017

UL 817

Standard for Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords

UL Red Line Edition 12 Published Date: May 05, 2017

Scope

ul-817.12

Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords

UL 817

1 Scope

1.1 This standard specifies the requirements for cord sets and power-supply cords employing molded-on or assembled-on fittings, rated 600 V maximum, and intended for use in non-hazardous locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 This Standard also specifies the requirements for molded-on general-use attachment plugs and cord connectors.

1.3 This Standard also specifies the requirements for hospital grade attachment plugs and cord connectors.

1.4 This Standard also specifies the requirements for cord restraint devices.

1.5 These requirements do not cover cord sets intended for temporary outdoor use - not to exceed 90 days - with outdoor equipment, Christmas-tree, and other seasonal decorative-lighting outfits. Such devices are covered by the Standard for Outdoor Seasonal-Use Cord-Connected Wiring Devices, UL 2438.

Summary of Topics s0817_12_sum.html

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

This revision of ANSI/UL 817 is being issued to incorporate the following changes:

1. Addition of Requirements for an Outdoor Power Supply Cord Employing SPT-2W and SPT-2RW Cord for Use in Products Covered by the Standard for Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products, UL 588

2. Adding Requirements to Allow an Optional "HF" Rating on a Cord Set or Power Supply Cord as New 6.2A

3. Adding the Use of the 1000 Hour Xenon-Arc Apparatus as an Alternate to the Carbon-Arc Apparatus, Revised SB16.1, SB16.2, and New SB16.5

4. Adding Requirements to Allow Up to Six Outlets on a Single Cord Connector Body, Revised 8.5.2, 10.7.2.1.7, and 10.7.2.1.9

5. Addition of Requirements for Tamper Resistant Features, Supplement SE

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