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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I am the site EE, site AHJ, and considered the resident expert. I have run across this issue several times, as this is a training center with ceiling mounted projectors. I have read this article to try and allow flexible cords in the ceiling, but have read the letter of the NEC to exclude this practice. If the NEC does not intend to include power cables, it should be very explicit in stating this. As it is, the NEC is open to interpretation, and causes much debate and confrontation. I have heard from electricians doing installations that it was allowed on their previous job, and my only rhetoric is that it is not allowed here, by quoting the NEC. Give me an alternative.

Wingrider September 8 2014, 12:45 pm EDT

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