These requirements cover power-supply cords for use as supply connections for appliances in accordance with the National Electrical Code. These requirements also cover cord sets for use in extending a branch circuit supply to the power-supply cord of a portable appliance by means of flexible cord in accordance with the National Electrical Code. When a specific section makes reference to a general section@ and there is a conflict of requirements@ the requirements of the specific section shall apply. Unless otherwise noted@ cord sets and power-supply cords shall be considered to be intended for indoor use. Hospital Grade Attachment Plugs The requirements in Sections 106 - 113 cover molded-on attachment plugs intended for hospital use in other than hazardous locations in accordance with Article 517 of the National Electrical Code@ ANSI/NFPA 70. They are applicable only to nonlocking type devices of conventional configuration (Standard for Wiring Devices - Dimensional Requirements ANSI/NEMA WD 6) rated 15 or 20 A@ 125 or 250 V. Attachment plugs shall be of the straight type (longitudinal axis of flexible cord parallel to that of the line blades)@ or right angle type (longitudinal axis of flexible cord at right angle to that of the line blades)@ molded onto flexible cord. Other types such as locking-type configurations or devices for hazardous locations can be investigated based on the Hospital Grade test program in this standard along with any modifications needed to adequately represent the expected use of the device.
UL 817 BULLETIN-2011 history
2022UL 817 BULLETIN-2022 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords
1970UL 817-2021 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords
2019UL 817 BULLETIN-2019 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords (COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 28@ 2019)
2018UL 817 BULLETIN-2018 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords (COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 21@ 2018)
2017UL 817 CRD-2017 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords - Section / Paragraph Reference: (New) 9.12.1 - 9.12.3 (New) Section 19A@ 19A.1 - 19A.9 Subject: Adding requirements for testing of electronic circuitry (Edition 12: March 11@ 2015)
2017UL 817 BULLETIN-2017 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords
2016UL 817 CRD-2016 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords - Section Section / Paragraph Reference: Revise Par. 10.1.1.6 Subject: Adding requirements for an outdoor power supply cord employing SPT-2W and SPT-2RW cord for use in products covered by the Standa
2016UL 817 BULLETIN-2016 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords (COMMENTS DUE: DECEMBER 30@ 2016)
2015UL 817 CRD-2015 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords - Section / Paragraph Reference: Table SA3.1 Subject: Ampacity rating for an 18 and 17 AWG seasonal-use cord set (Edition 12: March 11, 2015)
2015UL 817 BULLETIN-2015 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords (COMMENTS DUE: JANUARY 4@ 2016)
2015UL 817-2015 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords (Twelfth Edition)
2014UL 817 BULLETIN-2014 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords (COMMENTS DUE: JUNE 9@ 2014)
2013UL 817 CRD-2013 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords - Section / Paragraph Reference: New Section 15A Subject: Adding Requirements for Cord Sets or Power Supply Cord Employing a USB Charger (Edition 11: March 16@ 2001)
2013UL 817 BULLETIN-2013 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords (COMMENTS DUE: May 13@ 2013)
2012UL 817 CRD-2012 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords - Section / Paragraph Reference: Table 36.2 Subject: Revising Table 36.2 to allow 15 A and 20 A outlets on an adaptor cord set employing a 20 A attachment plug. Supersedes prior Certification Require
2012UL 817 BULLETIN-2012 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords (COMMENTS DUE: November 26@ 2012)
2011UL 817 BULLETIN-2011 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords
2009UL 817 CRD-2009 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords - Section / Paragraph Reference: 103A.1 Subject: Expand Temperature Limitation Specified in the Temperature Test for Cord Restraint Devices (Edition 11: March 16@ 2001)
2009UL 817 BULLETIN-2009 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords (COMMENTS DUE: April 06@ 2009)
2008UL 817 CRD-2008 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords - Section / Paragraph Reference: 1.4.1@ 2.20@ 79.6.1 – 79.6.7@ 103.3 – 103.7 Subject: Clarification Decision to Accept Constructions that Encapsulate the Fittings (Edition 11: March 16@ 2001)
2008UL 817 BULLETIN-2008 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords (COMMENTS DUE: September 22@ 2008)
2007UL 817 CRD-2007 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords - Section / Paragraph Reference (Edition 11: March 16@ 2001)
2007UL 817 BULLETIN-2007 UL Standard for Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords COMMENTS DUE: April 9, 2007