<!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html> Bob, I don't cut the cords very often, but I have on occasions where people can pretty easily see the underside of a grand piano and a neat installation is desirable, such as on a stage or where the piano is by the stairs in a split foyer house. If one uses UL approved plugs, I strongly doubt there will be a problem.  I probably won't worry about it unless I hear someone had a lawsuit problem involving this situation. Regards, Clyde Hollinger, RPT BobRussellpiano@AOL.COM wrote: <blockquote TYPE=CITE>List, I wonder if cutting the rod cords in any way increases your liability in case of fire? I've heard from people in other industries that changing UL approved cords in any way increases your exposure to lawsuits if there is a problem. Bob Russell, RPT</blockquote> </html>