Flexible cords

[brother]

Ive been reading the code and trying to find where the limit of '6ft' for fixtures is, when intalling a cord. Cant seem to find it, any help would be appreciated

 

[billsnuff]

210.52...........

 

[brother]

210.52...........

read that section, i do not find the answer there.

 

[billsnuff]

210.52(a)(1)

210.52(a)(1)

to find where the limit of '6ft' for fixtures is

Spacing Receptacles shall be installed so tht at no point measured along the floor line in any wall space is more than 6 ft from a receptacle.

or perhaps i don't understand the question going to make coffee now.............

 

[brother]

Spacing Receptacles shall be installed so tht at no point measured along the floor line in any wall space is more than 6 ft from a receptacle.

or perhaps i don't understand the question going to make coffee now.............

Yes theres a misunderstanding. Im speaking of light fixtures. Is there a limit of how long the cord can be on a light fixture?? I was told 6ft, but i do not see that restriction. Remember this is NOT an appliance.

 

[ultramegabob]

I have seen on alot of prints that whips on 2x4 lay ins are not to be longer than 6 ft., many light fixtures on cathedral ceilings will wind up with cords longer than 6 ft.

 

[iwire]

In the 2008 NEC check out 410.62(C)(1)(2) keeping in mind that section only applies to electric discharge luminaires.

 

[cadpoint]

Can a Moderator fix the title as to assure a proper future search on the forum ?

 

[infinity]

Can a Moderator fix the title as to assure a proper future search on the forum ?

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[billsnuff]

white book search 'length'

white book search 'length'

brother, while drinking a pot of coffee, i browsed the white book and the only restriction of 6' i came across was for LFMC with regards to grounding.
FWIW

 

[iwire]

brother, while drinking a pot of coffee, i browsed the white book and the only restriction of 6' i came across was for LFMC with regards to grounding.
FWIW

In the 2008 NEC check out 410.62(C)(1)(2) keeping in mind that section only applies to electric discharge luminaires

 

[billsnuff]

iwire

iwire

08 is at work, all i have is 05 handbook

 

[mpd]

would you have any issues with 400.8

 

[iwire]

08 is at work, all i have is 05 handbook

In the 2005 look at 410.30(C)(2), for 2008 it was relocated and they added a 6' restriction. :smile:

 

[iwire]

would you have any issues with 400.8

It seems 400.7(A)(2) removes any and all 400.8 issues.

 

[mpd]

It seems 400.7(A)(2) removes any and all 400.8 issues.

yes, but he would still have to comply with 400.8

 

[iwire]

yes, but he would still have to comply with 400.8

Yes, I see what your saying. :smile:

 

[mpd]

Yes, I see what your saying. :smile:

yeah, you never know, 40ft of flex cord, thru the attic plugging into the kitchen receptacle (i am sure thats not the case here)

 

[billsnuff]

thanks iwire, that's where i was looking in the handbook, must have missed that in the code update class.

i knew you were making a point, just couldn't see it. i have about 100 fixtures installed w/ cord and plug. similiar to ex. 410.5 in '05.

learnin' learnin' learnin'

 

[billsnuff]

don't know bout the OP, but i don't have any 400.8 issues (including the expection) but will have to deal with them if there are any changes to current installations at the place of employment, as i have examples of both, but installed under different code cycles. thanks again