Is it code compliant to connect from fixture to fixture using 14/2 fixture cord w/o ground? Cord to be supported under cabinet. 14/2 NM panel feed to enter into 1 fixture through the wall into the back of the fixture. The 14/2 fixture cord to be connected here and run to the other fixtures. Or is a ground wire required from fixture to fixture. The light fixture is a 2' flourscent.
Grounding of Under Cabinet Light Fixtures
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All the fixtures need to be grounded, if you think about it it may be MORE of a hazard to ground the first fixture and not the second fixture. A ground fault in the second fixture would not clear, causing a situation where if you touch the two fixtures you would become the path to ground. 
Not a good idea.
Not a good idea.
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You cannot use fixture wire to run between fixtures. It is not approved for that purpose.
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- Logan, Utah
I agree with acrwc10. 2' flourescent light fixtures with exposed conductive parts need to be grounded. Take a look at Part V of Article 410 for the grounding requirements for luminaires.
By the way welcome to the forum.
Chris
By the way welcome to the forum.
Chris
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Dennis Alwon said:
Agreed, you can't use fixture cord or lamp cord for the permanent wiring between two flourescent strip fixtures.
Chris
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