110 volt cords

[sparky39]

Is it legal to make up your own extension cords. Even though they wont be UL listed.

 

[bennie]

Re: 110 volt cords

Use listed components, there should not be a problem.

 

[jim dungar]

Re: 110 volt cords

To expand on Bennie's answer.

Use UL Listed components as they are listed.

There are no general "boxes" listed for use without being supported. This means no 4" square box with a two-screw connector on an SO cord. There are listed portable outlet boxes available for the use on the end of a cord (i.e. Hubbell #HBLPOB1

Also any GFCI outlets used for portable power cords must be reset on loss of power. Standard GFCI outlets do not meet this requirement.


http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/wiring/section-s-datasheet.asp?FAM=TPower&PN=HBLPOB1

 

[roger willis]

Re: 110 volt cords

I don't believe OSHA will allow this on construction sites. All extenion cords have to have molded ends on them. Or at least that is the way it is in this area of Texas.

Roger

 

[websparky]

Re: 110 volt cords

OSHA 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(J)

http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10706

Extension cord sets used with portable electric tools and appliances shall be of three-wire type and shall be designed for hard or extra-hard usage. Flexible cords used with temporary and portable lights shall be designed for hard or extra-hard usage.

IMO;
There is a host of other requirements also. Basically, use "listed" and approved material in the manner that they are intended. Extension cords need to have a male cord cap and a female cord cap. No hard wiring methods allowed (like a receptacle box at one end).

Hope this helps,
Dave

[ July 11, 2003, 05:50 PM: Message edited by: websparky ]