Cords above suspended ceiling

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Hello everybody, I have been reading some threads about outlets above a suspended ceiling like this one:

Receptacle above hung ceiling

From what I remember a while back, receptacles are allowed above a hung ceiling and in particular a receptacle above a hung ceiling is OK for a ceiling mounted projector. I'm reading an article from EC&M about "The best of the worst: 2019's most interesting what's wrong here photos" and one of...
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What I have understood is that the cord is what is not permitted by 400.8 (2), isn't the same problem with spots like this?:

Flat Wafer™ Downlight - 2in, 4in, 6in, 8in Flat, Canless Downlights

The 2-inch, 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch Flat Wafer™ Downlights feature a slim, canless design that installs directly into the ceiling eliminating the need for traditional recessed housings. Both the
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What about that cord?

Tom
 
The LED driver is part of a listed assembly and probably has an output voltage of 12 - 24v.
 
tomito said:
Hello everybody, I have been reading some threads about outlets above a suspended ceiling like this one:

Receptacle above hung ceiling

From what I remember a while back, receptacles are allowed above a hung ceiling and in particular a receptacle above a hung ceiling is OK for a ceiling mounted projector. I'm reading an article from EC&M about "The best of the worst: 2019's most interesting what's wrong here photos" and one of...
forums.mikeholt.com
What I have understood is that the cord is what is not permitted by 400.8 (2), isn't the same problem with spots like this?:

Flat Wafer™ Downlight - 2in, 4in, 6in, 8in Flat, Canless Downlights

The 2-inch, 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch Flat Wafer™ Downlights feature a slim, canless design that installs directly into the ceiling eliminating the need for traditional recessed housings. Both the
www.acuitybrands.com www.acuitybrands.com
What about that cord?

Tom
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My guess is that the cord is plenum rated so there isn't an issue.

A receptacle is allowed above a ceiling but, in general, that is used for service people not for a permanent cord installation

The innovative slim design allows for easy, remodel or new construction installation from below the ceiling and areas with shallow plenums.
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Dennis Alwon said:
My guess is that the cord is plenum rated so there isn't an issue.

A receptacle is allowed above a ceiling but, in general, that is used for service people not for a permanent cord installation
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Maybe, but a plenum is a space designed to handle air from the AAC, what if somebody install it in a suspended ceiling not designed for air handling?
 
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