Cords above the ceiling; interpretation of 400.8

[Bassa]

400.8 is pretty clear on the fact that cords above the false ceiling for most applications are not allowed.

We want to power a monitor, that is ceiling mounted.
But the ceiling mount is infact a boom, wich makes is a moving part; the monitor can be moved within a circle of several meters.

Does this classify as a Moving part as stated in 400.7 A 9, and thus allowing the use of moving parts?

 

[Smart $]

...But the ceiling mount is infact a boom, wich makes is a moving part; the monitor can be moved within a circle of several meters. ....

Articulating mounts also have a securely-fixed end. Is it located at/below or above the suspended ceiling?

The preceding probably leads to the answer you don't want to hear... :blink:

 

[Bassa]

400.8 is indeed clear, but also on the exceptions, and a moving part is such an exception.
Can someone give an example of a moving part that qualifies as such?

The fixed end is indeed secured above the ceiling. It has a junction box that is hard wired.
A cord comes out of this box, and goes directly in to the rotating moving part.

 

[iwire]

400.8 is indeed clear, but also on the exceptions, and a moving part is such an exception.
Can someone give an example of a moving part that qualifies as such?

The fixed end is indeed secured above the ceiling. It has a junction box that is hard wired.
A cord comes out of this box, and goes directly in to the rotating moving part.

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Is this unit assembled listed equipment?

In your drawing (and thanks for doing that) is the blue cord factor installed or is the on site electrician installing and providing the cord?

I assume the electrician is just installing the red branch circuit wiring to a piece of designed and listed equipment. If that is the case I do not see a code violation.