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I realize that 400.8 prohibits the use of flexible cords above a suspended ceiling but I'm unsure of the logic of this requirement. Does anyone have an opinion as to why it is a bad thing to have a cord connected device installed above a suspended ceiling?
 
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Because over time flex cord dries out and gets brittle and if it's in a suspended ceiling no one will know when that happens
 
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Couldn't the same thing be said about cords used for dishwashers, ranges, garbage disposals and many other devices that are cord connected and the cords are not easily accessible and basically forgotten about?

[ February 09, 2006, 08:57 AM: Message edited by: m73214 ]
 
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Originally posted by m73214: Couldn't the same thing be said about cords used for dishwashers, ranges, garbage disposals and many other devices that are cord connected and the cords are not easily accessible and basically forgotten about?
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When I reach under the kitchen sink to toss something in the trash can or to get some cleaning product, I can see the cords for the dishwasher and the disposal. I will so that several times a day. But years will go by between the times that I remove a ceiling tile to look at something above the grid.
 
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It might be added that temperatures above suspended ceilings are sometimes quite high thus hastening insulation deterioration.
 
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Plus cords are not plenum ceiling - excuse me - air handling space, rated. So if you have a drop ceiling that is an air handling space, you've got that issue.
 
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Originally posted by charlie b:
When I reach under the kitchen sink to toss something in the trash can or to get some cleaning product, I can see the cords for the dishwasher and the disposal. I will so that several times a day. But years will go by between the times that I remove a ceiling tile to look at something above the grid.
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You might see the cords and I might see them but the average homeowner will not even notice them. Especially when they are buried under all kinds of junk. :eek: When you think about it cords under the sink are more dangerous than cords in dropped ceilings.

I also don't understand why we are concerned with a cord drying out over time. Can't we make cords that won't? We don't worry about romex drying out.
 
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