These requirements cover products which are molded of insulating material and are intended to cover the outlet slots of receptacles having 1-15R and 5-15R
configurations in accordance with Wiring Devices-Dimensional Requirements, ANSI/NEMA WD6-1997.
These requirements do not cover insulating devices provided to cover the unused outlets of a multi-outlet cord connector employed on a general-use cord set. The
requirements for these devices are contained in the Standard for Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords, UL 817.
These requirements do not cover receptacle closures provided as part of a flush device cover plate. These devices are covered by the requirements in the Standard
for Metallic Outlet Boxes, UL 514A, or in the Standard for Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Mounted Boxes, and Covers, UL 514C.
A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this Standard, and
that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to
determine that the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this Standard is maintained. A product whose features, characteristics, components,
materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this Standard shall not be judged to comply with this Standard. Where appropriate, revision
of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this Standard.
| Edition : | 1st |
| Published : | 02/26/1999 |
