This article was posted 04/27/2007 and is most likely outdated.

Article 406 Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs - 406.4
 

 
Subject - Article 406 Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs - 406.4

April 27, 2007
This newsletter was sent to 25786 newsletter subscribers 

Ask a Question |  Weekly Code Graphic |  Quizzes |  Free Stuff |  Instructors | Online Training |  Products | Seminars | Subscribe | Unsubscribe
[ image1 Post Comments | View Comments | Notify Me When Comments Are Added ] Web Page Version [Printer-Friendly]    

Article 406   Hi Res - Cable/DSL [10002Kb]
VIEWING Video FILE requires
Real Media Player [ FREE ]
Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps)

406.4 Receptacle Mounting

Text added to recognize the generally accepted practice, that receptacles mounted in boxes supported by a pendant flexible cord is permitted.
Receptacles must be installed in outlet boxes designed for the purpose, and the outlet box must be securely fastened in place, unless the outlet box for the receptacle is supported in accordance with 314.23.

Author’s Comment: 314.23(H) permits a pendant cord to support an outlet boxes [314.23(H)], but fittings on the outlet box must ensure that tension will not be transmitted to the conductor joints or terminals [400.10]. Figure 406-1


Figure 406-1
(Click on image to enlarge)

       
 
Click here to post a comment
[ View More Newsletters ] [ Send to a Friend ] [ Post Comments | View Comments | Notify Me When Comments Are Added ]

Copyright © Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
This article is protected by United States copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be
displayed or published on the internet without the prior written permission of Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc.

http://www.MikeHolt.com     1-888-NEC-CODE (1-888-632-2633)

Experiencing a Problem? Click Here

Comments

  • We have these type of cords used throughout our facility to connect machinery in our machine shop (lathes, mills) with the quad boxes as shown and secured to a surface. Recently a corporate audit cited us for their use as they were not considered permanent wiring. They cited 400.7, Permitted use. Any comments? I am not an electrician. I am in the safety group.

    Scott
Reply to this comment
* Your Name:
   Your name will appear under your comments.

* Your Email:
   Your email address is not displayed.
* Comments:

Email Notification Options:
Notify me when a reply is posted to this comment
Notify me whenever a comment is posted to this newsletter