Fixture whip to wall mounted Luminaire

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Gategator37

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I cannot locate anything in the code that prohibits the use of installing a fixture whip in a concealed location. What is installed: There is a 4-square box above an accesible ceiling and a fixture whip coming out of this box, the fixture whip then goes down a concealed wall to another 4-square box which has a luminaire mounted from it. Does this installation meet code?

Any code references would be appreciated showing the "uses not permitted"

Thanks in advance.
 
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I'll assume your talking about Flexible cord and cables, Article 400.

400.8 Uses Not Permitted ... (1) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.
... OR
(5) Where concealed by walls, floors, or ceiling...

If your talking about AC, MC, Liquid tight that starts around 320.
 
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I am having trouble understanding what you mean by a fixture whip. Is there fixture wire in the whip or is the wire rated for the branch circuit?
 
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i cant give you any sections right now but what i gather is you have a pre made 6 ft fixture whip looks like mc with screw in connectors and # 14 wire? i would say wrong if it goes from 4sq to 4 sq and not from 4 sq directly to fixture im pretty sure pre made fixture whips are not allowable as branch cicuit wiring also if it is #14 wire and its a 20amp branch cicuit
 
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Sorry guys I am talking about a typical fixture whip that is similar to MC cable with #14 wire (pre made whips with connectors and all). It is going from junction box to junction box and not directly to a fixture.
 
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