Cord Caps

[rrrusty]

It is my understanding that if an appliance comes from the factory with a flex whip on it that it needs to be hard wired and if it comes with no whip or tail then the electrician puts a cord tail on the appliance; I have a GC that the two of us are in disagreement; He claims that you can put a cord cap on a flex whip and has seen this done numerous times; Am I incorrect?

 

[ryan_618]

Re: Cord Caps

I didn't spend a lot of time looking, but the articles I think are relevant would be: 348.6, 406.6 and therefore 110.3(b). Flex connectors and cord caps must be listed and therefore must be installed within the parameters of that listing. I have not seen any cord caps that are listed for flex connection. Sorry, I wish I had more for you, but I still don't think its permitted.

 

[caj1962]

Re: Cord Caps

I agree with ryan, although I have seen it done it just doesn't look reight. I have never tried to find it in the code, but sometimes you just go .... uh that can't be done that way and live with it

 

[websparky]

Re: Cord Caps

2002 NEC
Flexible Cords and Cables
400.7 Uses Permitted.
(A) Uses. Flexible cords and cables shall be used only for the following:
(8) Appliances where the fastening means and mechanical connections are specifically designed to permit ready removal for maintenance and repair, and the appliance is intended or identified for flexible cord connection.