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Power Cords are covered under UL 817 and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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In Reply to: How about power cords??....nt posted by Dynobot on July 14, 2012 at 14:37:13:

If something is “installed” such as during building construction then it must meet the National Electric Code (NEC) for an inspector to sign off and they will be looking for an UL Listed mark. The term “installed” is used as in a permanent installation such as a built-in home theater or media room.

While the cable assembly itself may not be “UL Listed” its constituent parts may be of “UL Recognized Component” such as the plastic insulation used or the copper wire. But even power cords can be sold in the USA that are not “UL Listed”. However, if such untested product is involved in a loss or fire especially if there is loss of life and even if it is not the direct cause of the loss then it opens the manufacturer up to tremendous product liability. Which in many small High-End audio companies their business liability insurance, if they even carry any which should not be assumed to be the case, would not cover the inevitable tort suit.

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Topic - Anybody know where amp manufacturers get their tests done? - hukkfinn 13:05:45 07/05/12 (9)

In their engineering lab. - Tweekeng 16:53:54 07/05/12 (7)

This may come as a shock, but most of the boutique “High-End” audio products are not UL or FCC certified. - cfb 09:40:25 07/08/12 (3)

Great Post, cfb... - c1ferrari 21:17:23 07/15/12 (0)

How about power cords??....nt - Dynobot 14:37:13 07/14/12 (1)

Power Cords are covered under UL 817 and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - cfb 12:47:28 07/31/12 (0)

RE: In their engineering lab....which leaves room for Bias - Dynobot 13:52:21 07/06/12 (2)

You will find the vast majority of engineers have integrity - Tweekeng 21:29:47 07/06/12 (1)

A PERFECT post! Thanks!...N/T - musetap 21:46:21 07/06/12 (0)

RE: Anybody know where amp manufacturers get their tests done? - rick_m 15:46:36 07/05/12 (0)

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Power Cords are covered under UL 817 and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - cfb 12:47:28 07/31/12 (0)

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