Heat Trace Cable above ceiling

[rtselectric]

Hello all. I am working on a project that involves the use of Easy Heat In Pipe Heat Trace cable in Drain Pipes located above a finished ceiling in a residential parking garage below ground. The heat trace cable is internal to the drain line and has a factory-supplied ILSR power feed end with an integral GFCI device and molded cord cap. The intention was to install 12x12 access panels at each power connection point with a receptacle within the ceiling. Here is the issue: the electrical inspector says this is a violation of code since power cables can not be above a ceiling unless they have a rating to be used above a finished ceiling. Question #1- What rating should I be looking for, as I've never heard of this before? #2 Wouldn't this be acceptable since it's part of an assembly and not just an extension cord? I should probably know this, but unfortunately, I was asleep in class 25 years ago!
Any help would be appreciated!

 

[ActionDave]

You can't have a flexible cord plugged in above a drop ceiling even if it's not just an extension cord. You can look at 400.7 and 400.8 and see if there's something in there that the inspector will like.

 

[pipe_bender]

There is heat trace cable that is UL listed to be concealed inside the building finish, I have installed it many times for sprinkler pipe. Its not cord and plug connected I cant remember the brand.