The NEMA 5-15 Hospital-Grade vs. NEMA 5-15 Standard Cords The NEMA 5-15 hospital-grade and the standard 5-15 cord sets have similar but distinct differences. Both 5-15 cord sets are grounded Class I, 125V cord sets. The " 5 " states a rating of 125V, and the " 15 " states the cord set is rated at 15 amps. Hand-wired or molded, both come in gray, black, or clear colors. Only the NEMA 5-15 hospital-grade plugs and receptacles bear the " green dot " signifying they meet standards UL 817 and CAN/CSA C22.2 no. 21 requirements as Hospital-Grade. Though both cords are tested, the hospital-grade plug is subjected to the UL 817 Abrupt Removal Test where a 10-lb weight is attached to an inserted plug, then dropped to check for electrical continuity. The standard NEMA 5-15 endures The Abrupt Pull Test where a 2 ½ pound weight is dropped 25 times from the inserted plug. View the Full Whitepaper! ® ® Toll-Free Phone: (800) 662-2290 E-mail: info@interpower.com Order Online! www.interpower.com Business Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Central Time Free Info at http://info.hotims.com/79410-740 Cov ToChttp://info.hotims.com/79410-740