Extension cord

[domnic]

Can i run a extension cord stapled to celling of my garage for a garage door opener ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

 

[petersonra]

Can i run a extension cord stapled to celling of my garage for a garage door opener ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Yes.

Is it code legal? Probably not.

 

[tom baker]

Yes you can.
Does it meet code? No.

 

[hbiss]

It cannot be attached to the walls or ceiling. Otherwise, it's fine.

-Hal

 

[infinity]

No...

 

[Terminator5047]

I thought this was a site for electricians?

 

[petersonra]

I thought this was a site for electricians?

There are also smart alecs here.

 

[Terminator5047]

There are also smart alecs here.

And apparently a bunch of diy home owners

 

[xformer]

I would install a power pole.

 

[McLintock]

Can i run a extension cord stapled to celling of my garage for a garage door opener ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Don’t staple it, use Duct Tape


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[Fred B]

If you are suggesting surface mount of a cord why not just do it right with an allowed wire mold, boxes and receptacle?

 

[roger]

Just remember to unplug it periodically so it can be considered temporary.

Roger

 

[hebihi82]

Can i run a extension cord stapled to celling of my garage for a garage door opener ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

yeah,

 

[ggunn]

Can i run a extension cord stapled to celling of my garage for a garage door opener ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

If the ceiling is sheetrocked the staples will not hold.

 

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[augie47]

I thought this was a site for electricians?

Note that the poster states he is an "electrical contractor". You, as an electrician, would know it does not meet Code. He, as a contractor, looks at costs

 

[Knuckle Dragger]

Note that the poster states he is an "electrical contractor". You, as an electrician, would know it does not meet Code. He, as a contractor, looks at costs

Note that the poster said "my garage door opener" .
I agree with what you said.
As a home owner he just wants it to work
I feel for him.

 

[domnic]

Note that the poster said "my garage door opener" .
I agree with what you said.
As a home owner he just wants it to work
I feel for him.

What code article prohibits this 2011 nec.

 

[Knuckle Dragger]

What code article prohibits this 2011 nec.

I've moved on from 2011 nec to 2020. But you might want to check out 400.10 and 400.12 to help find your answer.

 

[petersonra]

What code article prohibits this 2011 nec.

That's sort of a good question. Many people here claim that anything plugged into an outlet like an extension cord, is utilization equipment and thus not part of the electrical installation, so not subject to the code.

I think it is a good argument.

In any case, it is not an unsafe thing to do in this case, so I would not be all that worried about it. It is no worse than running NM across the ceiling which probably no one would object to.