I was working at a new hospital where the inspector tagged the speakers because they were not UL listed (not my job).

I would assume that since the inspector approves a job and his name is on the line they might look closer on some job site then others?
A new Hospital might get more scrutiny then a Ma n' Pa store in the 'hood.

So, an unapproved cable could easily be installed where a permit was not pulled.
Also, UL image can easily be downloaded and attached to anything:

Interesting read that puts it bluntly: https://www.chinalawblog.com/2014/0...r-china-manufacturer-do-it-yourself.html

Excerpt:
"I am guessing that the Chinese manufacturer got the project by underbidding based on its plan to forge UL certification."

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