Mike Holt - Article 400 – Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables

Article 400 – Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables, based on the 2014 NEC® Based on - NEC - 2014 Edition

Article 400 – Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables

Based on the 2014 NEC^®

“I recently saw a video Mike made explaining how he felt connected cords don't violate the "no cord through a drop ceiling". I asked my inspector about doing this and she's willing to consider it. I couldn't give her the exact reasons here on the job so she asked for a hard copy of how he determined his findings. Is that something you guys have available?”

Click here to watch the video clip [19:07]. Mike Holt reviews Article 400.1 and explains the general requirements, applications, and construction specifications for flexible cords and flexible cables as contained in Table 400.4 of the NEC.

This clip is extracted from the DVDs recorded to accompany Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide to Changes to the NEC^® 2014. For more information on this and other Mike Holt 2014 Code products click here, or visit www.MikeHolt.com/14code.

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Comments

Great stuff but I’m not yet convinced.

As noted at the beginning of the video, UL 817 is “Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords”.

The scope for UL 817 says, “1.2 These requirements also cover cord sets for use in extending a branch circuit supply to the power-supply cord of a portable appliance by means of flexible cord in accordance with the National Electrical Code.”

“…by means of flexible cord…”

Maybe 400 could be 62 and 817.

But 400.7(A)(11) appears to let you use the cord to connect your flat screen or projector.

Also as noted, this doesn’t apply to plenum rated spaces.

Tom September 2 2014, 10:14 am EDT

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