fixture cord hard wired

[journeyman0217]

i have a fluorescent light with a cord and plug attached to it. can you cut off plug and hard wire fixture using the same cord attached? or is that a code violation? do you have to use specific cord?

 

[Sierrasparky]

I would say not listed for that.
However who is going to know if you install just like any other pendant type mount.

 

[augie47]

There may well be exceptions but all the Fluorescent fixtures I have inspected that have a factory cord allowing compliance with 410.62(C) employ a cord that can be distinguished from a Type SJO or similar cord in that they have a more durable insulation.

 

[journeyman0217]

what exactly does SJO stand for?

 

[augie47]

what exactly does SJO stand for?

Don't recall the exact correlation on the lettering but it and other cords are listed in 400.4

 

[John120/240]

i have a fluorescent light with a cord and plug attached to it. can you cut off plug and hard wire fixture using the same cord attached? or is that a code violation? do you have to use specific cord?

Yes cutting the cord cap off is a violation, but I may know someone who cut the cord cap off & never lost a wink of sleep.

 

[mgookin]

what exactly does SJO stand for?

S = service cord
J = Junior < 300V (not sure if it really means junior but I know it definitely means <300V)
O = oil resistant

if it has OO that means oil resistant inside & out or double oil resistant
and a W means wet location

 

[Frank DuVal]

Yes, J is Junior for 300 volt rating. No J means 600 volt rating, like SOOW.