UL 2255 Receptacle Closures

standard by Underwriters Laboratories, 02/26/1999

Full Description

These requirements cover products which are molded of insulating material and are intended to cover the outlet slots of receptacles having 1-15R and 5-15Rconfigurations 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. Therequirements 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 Standardfor 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, andthat involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements todetermine 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, revisionof requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this Standard.

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Edition: 1st Published: 02/26/1999